Which hinge system do you need for your built-in fridge?
Choose hinge system
When you need a new built-in fridge, it's important that you choose the right hinge system. Keep the following 3 questions in mind:
- Which finish do you want?
- Which hinge system do you have now?
- Do you have an IKEA kitchen?
Which finish do you want?
Sliding door system
With a sliding door system, the fridge door and the front panel have their own hinges. This way, the cabinet door isn't directly fixed to the fridge, but it opens and closes with guide rails. You open 2 doors at the same time when you take something from the fridge.
Door-on-door system
The door-on-door system has 1 hinge, so the cabinet door is fixed to the fridge. There's no space between the fridge door and the cabinet door. That way, the finish is sleeker than a fridge with a sliding door system. The door-on-door system is also sturdier.
Which hinge system do you have now?
Are you going to replace a built-in fridge? Choose the door system that you have in your kitchen now. If you have a door-on-door system, you can't switch to a fridge with a sliding door system. You need a new fridge with a door-on-door system.
Do you have an IKEA kitchen?
If you have an IKEA kitchen, choose a fridge with a sliding door system. That's the only system that fits in an IKEA kitchen.
