Whirlpool Apartment Size Fridge Install

The new fridge is about 1 1/2" wider than the Norcold, which meant that I had to remove the pantry wall and shelf support frame. The height is roughly 60 3/8" to the top of the hinge. We liked the idea that the handles are hidden like the old fridge, and the color of silver and black went well with our interior design color. The Model # is ET0MSRXTD00.

I stuffed some insulation in the roof vent and used a sheet of the same on the exterior door to keep the cold/hot air out. I also lined the back wall with the bubble foil two sides 1/4" thick insulation. I set the fridge on the platform and checked for the opening of the doors. I didn't want the fridge to stick out into our kitchen too far and checked for clearance from the wall to the rear of the fridge. After I liked the location I anchored the rear lower portion of the frame with 5/16" grade 8 bolts. Which left a 5" clearance at the rear wall for circulation.

The interior also is 2 cu ft larger, which means more storage. All in all we really like it. I will incorporate a way to hold the doors shut when on the road.

It all went back together fairly easy and looks like it was meant to be.