ᐅ Undercounter refrigerator in an Ikea Faktum base cabinet

Hello everyone,
I want to replace my old sideboard with Faktum base cabinets with chrome legs. So far, the freestanding under-counter refrigerator has been placed on this sideboard, and I would like to keep it that way for space reasons. My question is – can the cabinets support that? The refrigerator is only 1.5 years old, so I would prefer not to replace it with a built-in model.

How much does the refrigerator weigh, and what load will be placed on the base cabinets?

This should not be a problem with a countertop.

The empty refrigerator weighs 38 kg (84 lbs) – I estimate that when fully loaded, it will add another 15 kg (33 lbs). I also want to install a continuous worktop.

They can easily support that... I weigh significantly more and also often sit on my kitchen countertop (when I’m having a chat with my partner in the kitchen).

It is definitely important to secure the cabinets to the wall! But I assume you were planning to do that anyway...

Thank you 🙂 That's true, I also loved sitting on my sideboard as a child..*g*
So joining the forum was definitely worth it!

You're welcome.