Installing Appliances Next to Heat Sources
Topics:
- Can a Sub-Zero or Wolf be installed next to a fireplace or furnace?
- Can a Sub-Zero or Wolf be installed next to a heat source?
- Can a Sub-Zero or Wolf be installed by something that emits heat?
- Installing Sub-Zero or Wolf products next to baseboard heaters or in-floor heaters
- Does having compressor on top vs. bottom impact energy usage?
Answer:
Anything that generates extreme heat, like a fireplace or furnace may cause performance issues with appliances.- Refrigeration products are more likely to experience performance issues next to extreme sources of heat.
- Cooking products will operate properly, but could pick up residual heat from extreme heat sources.
- Minor heat sources like in-floor radiant heat or baseboard installed heaters should not impact the performance of any Sub-Zero or Wolf product.
- Always verify with the heating product manufacturer they have no outstanding issues with installation next to appliances.
- Compressor location will not impact energy use.
Refer to the Sub-Zero Design Guide or Wolf Design Guide for design specifications.
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