“Question Concerning Depth The place for my refrigerator is tight on space. The manual indicates that 2" in the back is needed for air circulation: "Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in lower freezing capability and increased electricity charges." In the Specs it states "Installation Clearances" of Sides 1/8", Top 1", Back 1" . Is the 2 inches ideal for Energy Efficiency and the 1 inch the Minimum Required? I have 1/8 of an inch on the sides. The top has 8 inches of clearance. Can I get away with 1 inch in the back? Would it help to remove some of my drywall or drill holes behind the refrigerator for extra ventilation? I don't care what the back wall looks like since it is not visible.”
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I think the 1" is the minimum required. I would hesitate to put this with just 1/8" on the sides, although the side clearance might just be to help with installation, not really required for ventilation. I would not remove drywall to get additional clearance - the most you are going to get is about 1/2". Drilling holes isn't going to help either - you need space for hot air to escape, so holes in the drywall aren't going to help. The additional vertical clearance may compensate for the lack of rear clearance, but you would need to consult with someone more knowledgeable to be sure. I would check with LG to see if the clearances are enough and more importantly if it will affect the warranty in any way. One reason for getting this fridge is it has a 10 year compressor warranty.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.that clearance in the back should be fine, we chose this unit because in was not as deep as some others. the front of the fridge is rounded and the measurements are from the back to the very front. so ultimately it does not stick out that far. we have ours set 1/2 inch off the rear wall and it preforms just fine
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I would think the 2 inches is for air circulation. As the refrigerator takes the heat out of the air in the refrigerator that heat has to go somewhere. All that heat it transferred through the condenser to the outside air.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.If there are discrepancies between what the manual states versus spec sheet, please visit LG Live Chat: https://www.lg.com/us/support/message-customer-support They have a brought database of product details.
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