What Can I Put Between a Stove & a Refrigerator?

Foam Insulation

• Foam insulation will absorb heat from one side and cold from the other, helping to keep temperatures from equalizing between one side and the other. Purchase foam insulation from a hardware store. Cut it to size with a serrated knife so it doesn’t poke out beyond the appliances. Slide it between the oven and refrigerator.

Dishwasher

• Place a dishwasher between an oven and a refrigerator to provide some distance between the very hot and very cold appliances and to utilize the space efficiently. Insulate between the oven and dishwasher as well as between the dishwasher and the refrigerator.

Cabinet

• Most kitchen, even very small ones, have a small cabinet you can place between the stove and the refrigerator. For energy conservation, such a cabinet should be at least 9 inches wide. It can fit flush against the oven but should sit several inches from the refrigerator.

Empty Space

• Depending on the type of refrigerator you own, you should leave some empty space between the oven and the refrigerator to accommodate for door swing. Some very large refrigerators can need up to 9 inches for door swing clearance. Change the direction that the refrigerator door swings if doing so frees up more space in the kitchen.