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Subzero fridge w/icemaker quality

13 years ago

I would like to know about the quality/reliability of the icemaker on the Subzero side by side refrigerator. Have you had any problems? I have heard stories about the icemakers needing frequent repairs. Is it better to purchase a Subzero without an icemaker? What is your experience?

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asolo
13 years ago
Ice-makers are spotty performers in Sub-Zeros....and in EVERY other ref in which they are provided. It's more-or-less the nature of the beast. They're light-bulbs....they work until they don't, and then we replace them. Replacement typically between 150-250 depending on what you have. For the common brands, appliance parts stores ALWAYS have them in stock. Big sellers and decent margins. Don't know specifically about Sub-Zero, but I doubt they make their own.
User
13 years ago
Stay away from the SZ side x sides. It's not the maker per se but the overly complex door delivery system that ends up failing.
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gayl
13 years ago
Antss, do you mean the ice in the door that is a problem? If so, how about sxs without an icemaker?
User
13 years ago
"do you mean the ice in the door that is a problem?"

exactly

- the ice makers themselves are a fairly solid whirlpool designed unit that is in millions of fridges.
gayl
13 years ago
I'm not planning to have in-door ice or water. In fact, I've thought about no ice-maker at all in my freezer and getting a separate unit in my pantry. I just can't find reviews on separate ice machines to figure if this is a resaonable alternative.
User
13 years ago
" to figure if this is a resaonable alternative."

depends on your def. of reasonable, and the value you place on convenience. A ticket to the stand alone ice maker game starts around $1200 and adds a few bucks a month to the elect. bill.

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