Rental homes
Kitchen Appliance Fit for Rental homes
Coordinate appliance dimensions, ventilation, doors and service access with the cabinet plan.
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Walkthrough checklist
- Use the selected model's installation drawing and account for handles and door swing.
- Check adjacent landing space and whether doors can open fully in the planned position.
- Coordinate power, water, drainage and ventilation with the installer.
Worked example
A refrigerator model has a deeper handle and wider hinge swing than the cabinet schedule assumed.
Use its installation drawing to check full opening, ventilation and landing space before setting cabinet depth.
How to test it
Review the appliance schedule against final cabinet drawings before fabrication.
Apply it to this space
- Layout
- Keep movable prep and pantry storage clear of appliance access and the cooking route.
- Detail
- Use freestanding carts, removable shelf liners and plug-in task lights where appropriate.
- Trade-off
- Portable additions avoid permanent changes but can reduce already tight aisle space.
- Confirm what may be attached or altered
- Measure appliance access before adding carts
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