Help point me towards a counter-depth refrigerator
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Help me decide - counter depth FD refrigerator
Comments (1)There is no sure-fire, guaranteed appliance that won't break down in a few years, most unfortunately. The industry has learned they can get away making appliances cheaply; the electronics are usually to blame. Fwiw, I had a GE that the repairman had to give up on, at the five-year mark. Disgusting. I don't know anyone with an Electrolux, but it's a good idea not to have ice in the door....See MoreHelp Deciding on Counter-Depth Refrigerator Under $2000
Comments (19)Hmm... This is an interesting alternative... Except these manufacturers seem to redefine the depth of counter-depth. Or is counter-depth different than built-in depth? Forgive me if I am being ignorant as this is my first time shopping for built-in refrigerators. I am shocked by the cost fro sub-zero. And from what I can tell these lower cost counter-depth products are 26.5 inches as opposed to the 24-inch depth of the built-ins. BTW, I see the Electrolux EI23BC30KS at Plesser's with ten year warranty for $1,949. I wonder which online retailer Peke was referring to?...See MoreCounter depth Refrigerator question
Comments (7)For a built-in look, the only part of a counter depth fridge that should stick out is the door, not the gray sides. That said, it is a bit of deception by appliance manufacturers that these fridges are billed as "counter depth" when in reality, they should be counter depth +1" or +2". As a KD, I always add 1" minimum to the side panels or depth of surrounding cabinets as I have learned that this install never works with 24" of depth. A built in will work, but a counter depth, no. The reason it will not push back all the way is there needs to be room for the small copper water line and in some cases the electrical hook up, depending on make and model of fridge as they are all different. The Samsung quite clearly calls for 2" of room behind the fridge in the specifications, in addition to the 24" of depth the fridge takes up. It also calls for 3" of air space on the right side which if you are going for a built-in look, will not work. I'm pretty sure this is an error in the specs. So, net, net, the specifications are unclear, it's always best to communicate your expectations prior to ordering cabinets & appliances, and to work with a contractor or kitchen designer who has lots of experience. On the positive side, most counter depth fridges have black sides, so the gray at least blends in a bit better with the appliance if some of it does need to protrude. Good luck!...See Morehelp- how to place a counter depth refrigerator?
Comments (18)What appliance specs did you give the "designer"? A true KD is an encyclopedia of brands and models. You need the appliance specs for any real design. The "design" you showed us? Is nothing more than a Loews/Home depot fridge, no cabinet housing, shoved in a hole that happens to be 36 inches wide. That's not " Kitchen design" and looks like the builder's spec floor plan w allowance for space fro cooling.......is it? And you have a KD or a salesperson at the builder showroom, or perhaps a cabinet shop? Note;;;;;Sub Zero is a class by themselves. But you WILL wait a year for one. Any model, pretty much. Cladding accommodating, or just stainless....See Morehvtech42
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