Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Built-In Refrigerator Installation
Built-In Refrigerator Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Built-In Refrigerator Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Built-In Refrigerator Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Built-In Refrigerator Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Built-In Refrigerator Installation labor cost? What are the important Built-In Refrigerator Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Built-In Refrigerator Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Built-In Refrigerator Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Built-In Refrigerator Installation expect to pay between $53.25 to $119.81 for each built-in refrigerator. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Built-In Refrigerator Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Built-In Refrigerator Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Built-In Refrigerator Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Built-In Refrigerator Installation work? | The operation and performance of the Built-in refrigerator may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Built-In Refrigerator Installation carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Built-In Refrigerator Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Built-In Refrigerator Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Built-In Refrigerator Installation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Built-In Refrigerator Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Built-In Refrigerator Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Built-In Refrigerator Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Built-In Refrigerator Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- Horizontal and vertical edges of adjacent Built-in refrigerator will be aligned to within 1/16 inch
- Install Built-in refrigerator with horizontal edges level and vertical edges plumb to within 1/32 inch
- Built-in refrigerator will be installed so that the Built-in refrigerator base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- The Built-in refrigerator will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the Built-in refrigerator meets adjacent surfaces; a gap (in no cases wider that 1/16 inch) can be hidden by: __scribing __a smooth bead of caulk __ appropriately finished molding
- Vertical edges of Built-in refrigerator will be plumb to within 1/8 inch in 8 feet
- All Built-in refrigerator operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The Built-in refrigerator, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The Built-in refrigerator will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
- The Built-in refrigerator surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Built-In Refrigerator Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Built-In Refrigerator Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the Built-in refrigerator work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Select, specify and order Built-in refrigerator; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of Built-in refrigerator; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Install Built-in refrigerator using manufacturer supplied hardware, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Connect Built-in refrigerator to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Attach Built-in refrigerator to water supply using connectors rated for appropriate temperature, pressure and flow rate
- Inspect Built-In Refrigerator Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the Built-in refrigerator surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the Built-in refrigerator
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
