The compressor also vents through the top of the unit.
On overlay units, the door still protrudes out from the cabinets. Note that I wrote overlay refrigerators “match your cabinet design,” not “blend into your cabinet design.” That’s the main difference between overlay and integrated refrigerators, both of which are paneled. “Overlay” or “panel-ready” describes a refrigerator that facilitates the installation of a cabinet panel to match the rest of your kitchen design. All overlay units are also built-in the term “overlay” just means that it is designed to be fitted with a panel to match your cabinet design.Įvery piece in the Sub-Zero refrigeration line comes in both built-in and overlay versions, which are completely identical save for the panel compatibility. The door of a built-in unit sticks out from the cabinets, so there is about a 2″ clearance from your cabinets on built-in models. The refrigerator is built into a housing – its sides sit flush with your kitchen cabinetry. Here’s our breakdown, in the simplest terms we can muster: The Difference Between Built-In, Integrated & Overlay Refrigerators Built-In Refrigerators So if you find yourself confused on the difference between built-in and integrated refrigerators, you are certainly not alone. The terms are often (incorrectly) used interchangeably on home appliance websites, adding to the confusion for customers looking to make sense of the differences between the three. We speak with a lot of visitors who have these types of projects on the horizon, and we get plenty of questions about the overlap between all three terms.
panel-ready).Ĭhances are you’re moving into a new home, planning a renovation with a professional designer, or replacing an old refrigerator that lasted for decades (we hope) and finally hit the fritz.
The purpose of this article is to dispel any confusion between three terms used to describe the top-of-the-line refrigeration market: built-in, integrated and overlay (a.k.a.
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