“Do you need a certain amount of space around the refrigerator for air circulation?”
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Airflow around refrigerators is very necessary. Refrigerators need to breathe. If they are entirely boxed in, then there's not much room for ventilation. The recommended installation clearance spacing for the ENERGY STAR® Qualified LG 23.5 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter-Depth Refrigerator with Craft Ice™ - PrintProof™ Stainless Steel, Model # LRFXC2416S is Sides 1/8", Top 1", Back 2". The coils and components are located below the refrigerator in the back and if the fridge has proper spacing the grill below the unit will pull in cooler air as the coils and components heat up. The warm air will travel behind the rear of the fridge and dissipate through the top channel. This keeps the coils and components cool, so they do not overheat. A fridge without proper ventilation will show specific symptoms, some right away, and some over the course of a few years. If the compressor runs at an above average temperature for a prolonged period or is unable to properly cool down you may see the following issues: Poor cooling, unusually loud compressor noise and vibrations, an increase in electricity bills, and compressor or condenser issues including component failure unusually early...^IFV
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