Best 36" counter depth fridge for less than 3K?
Denitza Kotov
11 years ago
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36' counter depth fridge at ( $2500.00 ?
Comments (2)There is not a ton to choose from with those parameters. There is this GE Profile model which can be had in the $2300-2400 range: http://www.us-appliance.com/pdgeprenst21.html?productid=pdgeprenst21&channelid=FROOG This Jenn-Air is just slightly below your size requirement: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100598414&N=10000003+525664+10401029 Do you want it with a French door? If so, there is this LG: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8829805&type=product&id=1207957072075&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=8829805, as well as several GE Profile FD models that come in at or under $2500 that meet your size requirements....See More42' counter depth vs 36' standard french door fridge
Comments (19)I have what KristianCO has, but without the wine slots in between. At least at the time, that required ordering a panel that goes between them -- an insulation panel, I think? She mentioned the ice -- another reason I liked the Thermador over the SZ. The SZ had the ice down at the bottom, nearly on the floor. That just doesn't work for all the ice we can use here in Texas. Fori, it's not having a second fridge to make up for the failures of the first one. People who spend $3 million on a house as well as the guest who walk into one expect a certain lifestyle to go with it. Even if they don't cook, they probably entertain. If they don't entertain, they want to look like they do -- or at least they could. In my area, people look for a space for a second fridge in homes by the time they hit $250-350K. By $1 mil, they expect a second fridge regardless of how big the one in the main kitchen is. Beverage fridge somewhere in the house or in an outdoor kitchen is probably also desired if not expected. I've seen homes below $1 mil (at the time) that had built-in fridge, second fridge space in the utility, a wine fridge and a small beverage fridge in the master suite. Those homes are probably between $1 mil and $2 mil now, but they give a clue what folks look for when they reach a certain price point. Yes, you can design for change and tear out a pantry, assuming you also left the upper clearance, and maybe it won't make a mess of flooring and cabinets, but in a $3 mil home, I don't think you are going to save a lot of money in the long run. First, you have to plan the layout to include a tall pantry and cabinet above the fridge that would be lost or have a 12" or greater opening and dress that off. That would all be lost when changing the fridge and you could have the cost of cutting down the above fridge cabinet and doors or a new cabinet. All the crown on that wall will probably need to be removed to change the upper cabinet. Your toe kicks will have to be removed and adjusted. Not a big deal, but another detail. And if any of these trim pieces split when being removed, you have to match trim and finish. This won't break the bank for anyone living in a $3 mill plus home, but it is enough that you can see the savings may be negligible or non-existent. Not to mention that after suffering through an entire build out, the last thing you will want to do is any reno any time in the reasonably foreseeable future. Most folks are exhausted well before the build is done. Ok to do it - but be honest with yourself about the cost, especially if you are not a DIYer....See MoreBest built in 36 all-refrigerator and 30' counter-depth freezer?
Comments (13)Not sure about the "Consistency" of my good friends advice here. First He recommends the SZ, by now most folks know about the copper problems(2004-2007) that contributed to their bottom ranking by Consumer Reports--even one of their marketing guys admitted that. He or another SZ type also said that another reason for the low rating was they had a 2 year warranty, instead of a one year. Now I don't know bout you, but I don't get a "warm fuzzy feeling" knowing that enough SZ's needed warranty work in the 2nd year to contribute to their low reliability ratings. We haven't seen these types of posts recently regarding SZ problems--so--I guess we can assume you feel they corrected the problem/problems and hence you recommend. Take a look at recent posts about Elux Fridges (within the last year or so), most are now positive---so why not "Forgive and forget" like you do with the SZ. I, in fact, had recommended not buying Elux Refrigerators, due to the earlier posts, (alto I'm very happy with my other Elux appliances)----Now I am keeping an open mind, due to some of the imformative posts by the Ladies above! We can learn a lot from these Ladies (Above), if we keep an "Open Mind" Cheers! Gary...See MoreWho makes Counter Depth fridge less than 36" wide
Comments (9)Counter depth is a little of a misnomer -- the box will likely be approximately the depth of your counter, but it can vary a bit. The door will stick out beyond cabinet depth. This is the version most folks are looking at -- budgeting $1,500-2,500. Built-in may be counter depth or flush. They will also be taller than standard fridge openings as well. And they run $6-7k and up, give or take. Outside of this forum and similarly obsessed folks, most who ask about counter depth are not asking for a built-in fridge. crl_ gave you my best tip for starting your search for either -- got to ajmadison and search by size. If there is a model to fit, they will probably have it there....See Morekaty-lou
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