Gap at the top of refrigerator

9 years ago

We bought the counter depth refrigerator but unfortunately the water line does not allow for the refrigerator to go all the way in. Additionally, there is a gap between the top of refrigerator and the bottom of our cabinet. Any advice as to best way of filling that gap?

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
9 years ago
You need air space and as for the water line I have never had this problem I would get the plumber back and make him redo this I have had 3 different counter depth fridges and have never had this problem.
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Capitol Group Kitchen and Bath Center
9 years ago
It looks like you have some type of under cabinet trim so I would use that to cover most of the space. Just leave about an inch for air circulation.
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sandradclark
9 years ago
I think it looks fine.
leelee
9 years ago
Get a strip of wood and paint it to match the cabinets. Just set it on top of the fridge. The gap is obvious because it's dark.

Even if you had to make an indention by cutting the drywall behind the fridge you should be able to make the water line work.
Steve Grimes
9 years ago
Your cabinet manufacturer may offer flat or decorative moldings finished with the color on your cabinets. As an example, when I look in the Merillat catalog, they offer 3" starter moldings. 2 5/16 rabbetted mirror moldings.