Do I really need ½" of space on either side of my refrigerator?

Our 16-year-old fridge died and we're looking for a replacement. It's tucked into our kitchen pretty good, with about a &#;" gap on either side.

Many of the installation guides I've seen say to allow ½" of space on either side. But the dead one lasted 16 years that way, and there is that open space on the left side of it. Is it a bad idea to leave so little room? We have plenty of depth and height available. Thanks!

Our 16-year-old fridge died and we're looking for a replacement. It's tucked into our kitchen pretty good, with about a &#;" gap on either side. Here's a crude diagram of the current setup. The problem is that the refrigerators we like are all at least a tiny bit wider than our dead one, leaving an even smaller gap.Many of the installation guides I've seen say to allow ½" of space on either side. But the dead one lasted 16 years that way, and there is that open space on the left side of it. Is it a bad idea to leave so little room? We have plenty of depth and height available. Thanks!

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