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How do you plan for door swing on tight fridge installs?

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Answer

Plan at least two inches in front or offset the refrigerator forward slightly to allow full door swing next to walls or tall pantries. Use blue painter’s tape to mark the fridge footprint and the door swing arc on the floor. Choose models with zero-clearance hinges to minimize needed side space. Without adequate clearance, doors may not open fully, restricting bin access and airflow.

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