Refrigerator next to the stove and oven - can I?

Traditionally, it is not recommended to place the refrigerator near the oven, as this can cause the refrigerator to work harder to achieve the required internal temperature. For this reason, designers always placed it farther from the oven or carried out some insulation to minimize the transfer of heat from the stove to the refrigerator. But today, everything has changed, technology has improved, and modern high-quality household appliances are autonomous and well insulated, without missing a lot of heat and coolness.

If you left 15 cm between the equipment, but still worried about excessive power consumption and compressor operation, you may need to change the stove with the oven, not the refrigerator. Induction cooker provides complete freedom in the layout of the kitchen. Induction hobs are extremely energy efficient, since very little heat leaves the cooking surface of the pan. Induction cooking uses magnetic friction, which bounces from the bottom surface of the hob to the dishes placed on it. So the magnetic construction of the dishes becomes part of the electrical circuit, collects energy and, when heated, essentially, the pan becomes a burner. With induction, pans heat up over quickly, requiring a little preheating and shortening cooking time.

Induction hobs require less ventilation due to low heat dissipation. Safety in general, especially with regard to children, is that induction cannot be switched on without a metal pan placed on top of the burner. After removing the pan, no residual heat remains.

So what kind of refrigerator to choose? Virtually any, but performance and energy efficiency should be considered. The daily ration will determine if a 50/50 two-door fridge-freezer, a tall refrigerator and a separate freezer, a three-door French model with a two-door refrigerator on top and drawers on the bottom of the freezer, or an American model side by side are suitable for you.

Other functions to consider are the availability of a compartment with adjustable humidity in order to keep meat, fish, vegetables and dairy products fresh three times longer; antibacterial pads to prevent mold growth; multi-air cooling, regulating the flow of cold air through the refrigerator, to maintain food at a safe temperature; and for added convenience, an ice and water dispenser. Remember that the refrigerator is turned on around the clock and consumes up to 8% of your monthly electricity, so it is very important to choose the most efficient model for your budget.