I have model E32AR75JPSO Ummmmm, I don't think that I really regret anything. I love the fridge as a whole and love the ability to store the things we use most often, very easily. It would be nice if the produce drawer was easier to remove and wash, but it's not like it's impossible. We go through produce so quickly ( I have to restock a couple of times a week) now that we've changed our eating habits. Well, OK. Maybe 2 full levels of produce drawers, but I've never seen a fridge that offers that. For cleaning, a simple wipe out with vinegar and water spray is enough before it's filled to the brim again. I also haven't looked into getting anything else. My produce keeps for a very long time. We have a ton of space and can see/reach everything easily. The temp is consistent. The only other thing I'd change is how DH opens the door. For some reason, he thinks he's in a tug-o-war match and the fridge ends up moving around as a result. I don't have the same issue, so he's just heavy-handed. I need to figure out how to keep it from moving when others yank on it. But, you don't have to yank unless you want to open it immediately after it closes. Let it stabilize and it's super easy.

Picking up and moving a 48" built-in is not trivial. You do not mention the model number of the fridge in your post, but I would not be surprised if it weighs 700 pounds. So you will need some kind of moving truck with a ramp or liftgate and plenty of help to get the thing moved, or you will need to freight it, heavily insured, to your house. Those costs will not be insignificant no matter what. Just the gas for the truck will be an appreciable expense. But there is no question that the interior room of the fridge will be better than a 36" standard depth. While you are giving up depth in the cavity, you are substituting an additional foot of storage with noticeable increases in both refrigerator and freezer capacity. Everything is easier to get to in a 48" and the aesthetics of the built-in vs. the standard depth 36" are simply not in the same ballpark in my estimation. You get a much more trim and finished look with a built-in and your kitchen will be greatly enhanced in appearance and "show-appeal" with the Thermador. So the question is what would I do? I'd go get the Thermador in a heartbeat. Had there been any 48" fridge with the dispenser quality of my LG on the market at the time we did our reno, I would have one now. I much prefer the wider presentation of the storage in a large built-in over having to reach over things like you have to do in a standard depth fridge. About the only thing I would be cautious over would be the lack of a warranty. But I am pretty handy and a decent diagnostician when it comes to appliances so it is less of a worry for me than it would be for someone who must always rely on service companies. Still, overall, I would shoot for moon and get the best you can get for the least amount of money because, well, that is just the way I am wired. I can't imagine this helps too much since your circumstances are markedly different, but I do wish you the best of luck with your decision and hope you will report back on what you decide and how it all works out.

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Thanks cromanos for the post. I also have a problem with a 30" inch doorway and have been having a hard time finding what I like. I was looking at the Fisher Paykel which is counter depth but it's reviews on consumer reports were just "ok". Also, I am very sensitive to how much noise a refrigerator puts out so am looking for quiet as well. Am going to Sears today to see the 79023 and also see if there is any info on the consumer reports site on this. There may not be because it is so new. Let you know if I find out anything.