Kitchen plinth heaters - advice required

[FantasticMrsFoxx]

We are currently planning an extension to our kitchen and will have a radiator in the new dining area but have been told me may also require a radiator to be installed in the ’old’ kitchen.
We don't really have room for a radiator in the kitchen but plinth heaters have been suggested as an alternative and I'm looking for feedback from anyone who has them.
We think we'd like the ones that run off the central heating system (combi boiler located upstairs but gas and pipes enter via the kitchen) rather than just elecci ones, but open minded.
Can anyone advise if they need to be sited away from / how far away from freestanding fridge/freezer?
Can they go next to washing machine (elec v water = not good)?
Does food (tins and packets) in the base unit above get warmed up?
Our alternative would be a 'designer' wall radiator but that would use up valuable base / wall unit space.
Thanks in advance for any assistance!

plumber.

We installed a cheap electric one (£60 from Screwfix) as wasn't any radiator or room for one in our kitchen when we moved home and our boiler engineer suggested it

It is essentially just a fan heater stuck under the cupboard so there is the noise you'd expect, but it keeps the kitchen and dining room next door super toasty in the mornings or when we come in and the heating hasn't been on and warms the floor for our young children. It keeps all electric cords hidden and safe but It's too hot for the kids to stand/crawl in front of though .

ours looks ugly as we've got dark wood plinth and the heater is white, so I suppose it depends what colour your kitchen is going to be.

Ours doesn't warm up the inside of the cupboards as it blows all the heat straight out and across the kitchen floor.

Hi all,
I am looking into moving, and whilst I'd be downsizing, the kitchen in the new place is actually bigger but a different configuration. The problem is, is that the way it's designed they have placed units, then a gap for a standard fridge, the a tall unit with a plinth heater underneath. I need to know if this can be moved across so the I am able to fit my American fridge in at the end (once/if the big cupboard can be moved across), has anyone else had the same issue?
Thanks

Hi all , I thought i would share some thoughts on the Installation of plinth heaters.
Installation cost will vary along with which trade/trades you require to install it . If it is a hydronic wet type that connects to your central heating you will need the plumber to connect the two flexible hoses to you central heating system flow and return. If you have an existing fused spur available he can connect the power up but if not you may need an electrician to provide this.This installation can take from a few hours to a day depending on plumbing work involved.

If the plinth heater is purely electric then it will be just the electrician required for the installation.

Lizzyparr83 , you have probably by now relocated you plinth heater but i was going to mention that ease of relocating depends on if hydronic or sole electric, the latter being easier as no plumbing required !