[aigel]

Your large kitchen fridge probably uses an average of >80Wh (700kWh/year) and definitely turns most of it into heat. So, you imagine having an >80W heat source in that confined space. Imagine a 100W light bulb. Would it also raise the temperature by 30F? I bet it would.

That said, You want to be smart to leave plenty of space for proper heat exchange behind and above your fridge and make sure none of it is being blocked by dust or things that may have fallen behind or slipped under the fridge.

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