Placing microwave ontop of fridge

[iscurrah]

I was hoping to place the microwave physically just above the fridge /freezer, but we were advised that this would be ‘damaging to the electrics’ because of the high magnetic fields generated. I’m not sure what electrics would be damaged, but are there likely to be any problems caused by doing something like this ?

The only no-no that I have heard of and understand, is keeping the fridge away from the oven.

Cheers in advance,

Iain Scurrah

[kwatt]

First I’ve heard that one!

The biggest danger I could forsee is the microwave tipping over and falling on you, now that would hurt. 😉

K.

[admin]

Re: Placing microwave ontop of fridge

did u get an answer to whether one shud place mico on refrigerator or not? i’m looking for same option! pls. let me know at- sarika@sugarindia.com

[admin]

Re: Placing microwave ontop of fridge

The magnetic field generated by a microwave (transformer) is very small, its an incidental of the process and not a transmission, hence the electronic controls only a few inches away are safe.

Kevin

[alexa]

There is no physical or electrical, magnetic, or other reason you cannot place one electrical device (in this case a microwave oven) ontop of another electrical device (in this case a fridge/freezer) other than as Kwatt inferred which is the falling danger

Every electrical device is type tested to the highest electrical, magnetic and frequency emission standards and as long as each appliance haven’t been damaged, altered or are of an age where these standards are likely to have been compromised then go ahead.

For your own peace of mind obtain an ohm and a volt meter or a multi meter and test between the appliance frames first that there is no voltage difference when plugged in and operating and then that the ohms between are less than 5 ohms.

In summary it is no different than placing each individual device in contact with a stainless steel bench

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