Has anyone installed this as a built-in under a countertop or in an island? If so, does it work well in that type of application?
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I remodeled my kitchen last summer and wondered the same thing. The problem is that this unit blows exhaust from the back, traditional built in's blow it out the front. Operating heat for the compressor is an issue. As long as the unit can get airflow around it, it will be fine. I had the under counter hole cut 6" wider than the unit (3" ea side) and at least 6" space behind the compressor. I framed in the gap with trim pieces on the front. It looks and runs great. Hope this helps!
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I love this hutch. I use it as an island in my kitchen. The interior is spacious. I have a small kitchen it works great.
142545
Thiss unit is not designed to be installed in a countertop, but is excellent for use on one.
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Yes, the unit can be installed after counter tops are on. Just a tighter space to work in.
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I am not sure, but I would think it is too heavy to mount under the counter. I love the TO but still learning all it will do.
472065
Unfortunately I don't think you'll be able to put it in existing counter top unless the counter can be removed/cut. It's an under mount sink. I put it in when I had granite installed in my kitchen and they had to cut the granite to fit the sink and focet holes. It's an amazing sink I absolutely love it! Hope you can work it out!
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I can't answer this, because I am the female homeowner who ordered it, and the cabinet/countertop guy installed it! We actually chose formica countertops that looked so much like granite, because we had so many, we didn't want to spend the money for granite, so he just gut a hole in the countertop, dropped the sink in, and the brackets, I know are used to tighten and secure the sink. I've seen my husband install sinks before, so I know that much. This sink sits on top of the countertop - drop in; it's not an undermount. I love it, because of it's depth, and I like having just one big sink, instead of a divided, since I have a dishwasher. We have a disposal attached, as well. Wanted a farmhouse sink, but way too expensive! This is a fantastic buy for the money! Sorry; gave you more info than you asked for!
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I would guess it depends on the countertopI installed a granite countertop with an undermount sink
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I had it installed on a 2 cm (close to 1 in) granite counter top and it was fine. It wasn't installed into a preexisting undermount sink dispenser hole because of the shape of my sink. I hope this helps answered your question.
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Depends on your counter. Ours is granite, so the contractor brought hardware needed for mounting. I think it came with template and some things for mounting under wood counter.
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Mine works great. My husband installed ours. Ours sits atop of a travertine counter with everything underneath in the cabinet. I'm not sure what you mean. Could you state clearer and resend and I'll have my husband reply. BTW I love it!
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I see no reason why you can't put the convection Oven under the counter as long as you have enough ventilation and follow the opening dimentions given by the company for installation. I would not recomend it though because you would have to bend over to access it. I have mine above the counter to give me more countertop space and no stooping.Kodo Kawamura
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We had ours installed in a 36" Corian-type countertop with an undermount sink. We have had no problems.
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It just barely does NOT fit under my countertop. However, I still love it because of how well it works. (I have had it for three months now.)
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We installed ours into a wood ikea counter top in a "tiny tumbleweed" style home. It does get warm underneath so if you have a cabinet underneath don't store stuff within about 10" of the bottom of burner
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I think that the sink's design is for mounting under a Corian, granite or other solid surface counter top. I did top mount mine but it was for an unique application--outdoor sink on a rolling, wooden stand. During the current CA drought, we want to wash fruit and veg and pots and pans outside and drain the water into the garden.
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It's an undermount, but you can't mount it to the counter. You need to put in support underneath. If you look up pictures of a farmhouse sink you will we how it can look. You could have it totally on top of the counter, the sides are all finished. It is heavy though.