Is it possible to put a TV on a refrigerator?

In many houses and apartments, the kitchen is not only a place for cooking, but also a real family hearth, the “center of life.” In order to make spending time in the kitchen not only useful, practical, but also interesting, there are many devices and gadgets. TV has firmly taken its place among them. However, the size of the kitchen space of the average Russian family rarely allows for enough space to be allocated for a TV stand or table. The solution for many in this situation is to place the TV on the refrigerator. Is it possible to put equipment on the refrigerator? How rational and acceptable this is will be discussed in this article.

What is electromagnetic radiation?

Any household appliance that runs on electricity generates electromagnetic waves of different frequencies to one degree or another. Their negative impact on humans is a constant subject of research and debate among scientists. Some believe that electromagnetic radiation from modern household appliances is minimized and is not capable of causing significant harm to human health. Others are confident that this problem cannot be ignored or underestimated.

Experts believe that placing it on a refrigerator is not the best idea, since, being a source of electromagnetic radiation, these devices can cause harm and reduce the quality of each other’s work. This is due to the fact that the range of electromagnetic waves emitted by such equipment is the same, which can lead to malfunctions of the devices.

IMPORTANT. In addition to all of the above, such a “neighborhood” can lead to increased energy consumption.

Design parameters

Apart from electromagnetic radiation, placing this equipment on a refrigerator is not recommended for a number of reasons. These include an increase in the load on the refrigeration unit. This is due to the fact that located on top, it will prevent full air circulation along the back wall of the refrigerator. In turn, this will lead to a decrease in ventilation and airflow of the case and overheating of the refrigerator parts, as a result of which its engine will start more often than expected. Another reason is the vibration that accompanies the operation of the refrigerator. Vibration increases when the refrigerator engine starts or stops. As a result, interference may occur in the operation of the equipment, manifested by blinking or twitching of the image on the display. If this phenomenon occurs constantly, the load on the user's vision will increase, which will lead to discomfort and eye fatigue. It is also worth considering the weight of the TV located on the refrigerator.

A heavy appliance can lead to deformation of the case and sagging of the refrigerator lid, which can further negatively affect the functionality of the appliance and cause the need for repair.If we are talking about modern, lightweight models of TVs with a liquid crystal display, then placing them on the refrigerator is also not a good idea. The fact is that such models, as a rule, do not have a sufficiently stable basis. If you constantly open and close the refrigerator, such a TV may become loose and fall.

How to position equipment correctly

When choosing the right location for the TV in the kitchen, you should also follow these simple rules.

• Do not place the device next to the sink. If liquid gets on the surface of the TV, it can not only cause equipment failure, but also cause an accident.
• There is no need to place the TV near heat sources (electric or gas stove, heating radiator, etc.). You should also protect it from direct sunlight. This will avoid overheating and premature wear of device parts.
• When choosing a TV for the kitchen, it is better to give preference to medium-sized models (up to 20 inches). Such a TV will easily fit even into a small kitchen, without causing unnecessary hassle or inconvenience to the owners.
• The TV should not be placed too high. The optimal height should not exceed two meters, otherwise the user will experience discomfort when viewing due to excess strain on vision and the cervical spine.

IMPORTANT. Place the TV so that there are no wires hanging from it that can easily be touched by carelessness. The same applies to a TV set-top box or antenna.

Modern manufacturers of household appliances offer refrigerator models with built-in LCD TVs. This technique is convenient, ergonomic and a great space saver in the kitchen, however, it costs an order of magnitude more than its analogues, purchased separately. The home appliance market also offers refrigerators with an opening for installing a TV. You just need to choose a device that is suitable in size. To do this, it is better to contact specialists at a household appliance store. A good solution would be to place it in a special niche provided in the kitchen set. In this case, you will need to install a shelf under the device in the opening and consider the close location of the sockets. Another solution is to mount it on the wall using a special bracket. Of course, only modern LCD TVs are suitable for these purposes. This method is not expensive. You just need to find free space on the wall of the appropriate size.

If all of the above methods are not suitable, and you really need a TV in the kitchen, you can place it on the refrigerator. There are no categorical prohibitions on this, and service center specialists claim that there have not yet been any cases of breakdowns of household appliances due to a negative impact on each other.