Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Aug 16, 2019 2:40 pm Hi everyone, We are building a kitchenette upstairs, and having a bar fridge and a small sink. Whole upstairs is carpeted and thinking of having tiles under the bar fridge area for water proofing. Is it safe to have carpet next to bar fridge like in motels etc. please suggest. Thanks Re: Carpet area around bar fridge 2Aug 17, 2019 6:16 pm I'd think it'd be safe - as long as the fridge doesn't leak, which then goes into the carpet and stays wet and grows mould and becomes a hazard.... But all that happening would be incredible unlikely! You'd notice well before it became an issue. Like you say, hotels/motels sometimes have them direct on carpet and there's no problem there. As long as you can inspect it easily enough and it can breathe, it should be fine. Or you could build it into the kitchenette's cabinetry? Re: Carpet area around bar fridge 3Aug 17, 2019 7:03 pm If it is only a bar fridge and not an actual bar area it should be fine. perhaps one of those rubber mats that they use under washing machines to keep them from moving would work for you (they are clear so you shouldn't notice it) Re: Carpet area around bar fridge 4Aug 17, 2019 7:13 pm Lisadee If it is only a bar fridge and not an actual bar area it should be fine. perhaps one of those rubber mats that they use under washing machines to keep them from moving would work for you (they are clear so you shouldn't notice it) Thanks for your suggestion. Re: Carpet area around bar fridge 5Aug 17, 2019 7:14 pm KingTaco I'd think it'd be safe - as long as the fridge doesn't leak, which then goes into the carpet and stays wet and grows mould and becomes a hazard.... But all that happening would be incredible unlikely! You'd notice well before it became an issue. Like you say, hotels/motels sometimes have them direct on carpet and there's no problem there. As long as you can inspect it easily enough and it can breathe, it should be fine. Or you could build it into the kitchenette's cabinetry? Yes I agree, thanks. CDC Housing Code 3 When to apply Floor Area external face of wall vs Gross Floor Area internal face of wall. Reading thru CDC Housing Code 3, lets take a lot 915sqm.… 0 16553 Please suggest a solid quality swivel bar towel holder in bathrooms & bedrooms from… 0 3121 I had a similar issue with my fridge not too long ago. It wasn't the same model, but the symptoms were pretty much the same: the compressor would start and then stop… 3 7529 |