We have a counter depth french door fridge -- Electrolux Icon Professional which has 22.6 cubit ft capacity -- and like you we have a side by side fridge in garage and an upright freezer. We also have a wine/beverage cooler. Honestly, it's more than enough refrigeration/freezer space for this family of 4 (w/two teenagers) and monthly large entertainment needs. If you are happy with the viking and the deal you just scored, go for it.

I so don't want to burst your happy bubble but would it help you decide if I told you that a Viking frig is a re-badged Whirlpool? Actually, Amana who is owned by Whirlpool.

I like the counter depth better because stuff does not get lost in the back.

Can you fit in fridge/freezer drawers somewhere in your kitchen to make up for the lost space? We have a set on the end of the island that we use just for drinks and ice cream and I love love love them for that purpose- so convenient!

If you can get the function elsewhere (garage, fridge or freezer drawers), keep the fridge you love. But if you can't get the function, I think you will regret it eventually. Not being able to fit the food you want to fit in the fridge and freezer is so annoying and it comes up over and over again.

But then, we kept our big regular depth pre-reno fridge, so maybe I don't appreciate the glories of the one you found.

Beagles is right. I find that the organization and visibility is better with counter-depth, so I don't miss the cubic feet. Besides, cubic feet isn't always what it sounds like. Usable cu ft and actual cu ft are different things. I forget where I saw it, but there was a graphic that showed a smaller fridge holding more. It's all in the organization. For instance, if you have fewer shelves, so room above the heads of everything in a shelf, it counts as cu ft, but does nothing for holding things.

Unfortunatley no, we don't have an inch to spare in our kitchen for a small cabinet or wine fridge. I wish we did!

Remodelfla, this is where my shallowness comes in, I really am only enamored with the beautiful Viking high end" name "on the fridge not so much the quality or actual maker of the fridge. When I flip thru mag's and see high end kitchens most have viking or wolf fridges. I know I sound pathetic and maybe I'll wake up tomorrow and cancel my order but for now I feel euphoric with the image of it in my new kitchen!

No judgement here - I wandered from the counter depth fridges to the built-ins and never looked back (I did not even get a deal).

But you will also have an extra freezer in the basement and a 2nd fridge in the garage? That seems like a lot of cold storage space (and a lot of electricity but that's a separate discussion) - if the Viking will be in addition to a side by side and a freezer, I cannot imagine that 3+ cubic feet you lose would make much of a difference.

I would have done the exact same thing.

I would stick with it - when you get that kind of deal, take it while you have the chance!!!

What's a few cubic feet vs beauty? ; )

I missed something. Is the Viking counter depth? If not, will you have the same tight situation you have now?

I love the look of the Viking too, but if space was an issue and a counter depth would make my life easier, I'd cancel before they delivered it.

No judgment at all, but I'm more worried about your space between the island and the fridge! It's entirely possible that you're going to hate the Viking taking up three valuable inches of walking space!

I *always* buy counter-depth appliances (I bet I've bought six in 25 years) - less is definitely more when it comes to counter-depth and like you I'm always concerned about maneuvering space. The amount of stuff that gets lost in the back of regular depth fridges drives me crazy. I only have to put up with them when we're moving and in temporary housing every five years or so ;) When I've had counter-depth fridges, we always had a spare fridge with a top freezer, though, and it sounds like you've got the extra freezer and fridge space around the house.

But ... personally, I'd return it. You probably got it because it's a good deal, and we all love great bargains, but if it's not what you really need, you may be better off sticking with your original, thought out plan.

Sorry I wasn't cleas, yes, the Viking is counter depth!

Ooooh, tough one. I'd probably keep it. But then, I like full sized refrigerators and freezers.

Honestly it sounds like a great and lucky find.

Agree with the layout vs cubic foot debate that the layout of bins, trays, door storage is more important in how well things fit than the noted square footage.

If you aren't sure, why don't you take an empty milk carton, 12 pack of soda, tall beer bottle and frozen pizza box and see between the 2 options which you like better.

thanks for all the feedback and nonjudgement! to be honest I can't stand my 20 year old side by side, it is cramped and things are hard to see as they get shoved to the back . I had my mind made up on French door even before I bought this one today. There is something about the wide (although shallow) layout of the French door models. Everything seems so much more visible even if it is a bit smaller.

I did try looking up my old side by side specs on line to see what I'd be trading for space but no luck it's probably so old they don't list it any more.

I guess my quandary is that although I think I'm sold on the counter depth model, I think this beauty happens to be smaller than other counter depth. But she sure is pretty!:)

If you already have the side by side and extra freezer, you'll be FINE. Even with costco runs, I have 2 side by sides and a family of 4 and we are fine. TIGHT when I first come home from Costco, but we figure it out.
I'd enjoy the great deal since you know you'll have more than made up for a few cu ft with keeping the old fridge.

Yes, you should keep it! You obviously are very happy with the fridge and the price...and you have the extra storage if you need it. I will totally enable you (LOL) and say KEEP YOUR FRIDGE AND BE HAPPY!!! :)

Stay with counter depth. I remember reading in another post that no one else in the family will actually move the things at the front of the fridge to get the what is at the back of the fridge.

I'm surprised no one has brought up Viking's reliability, track record, and customer service issues. If you're curious, wander on over to the Appliances Forum and poke around. It'll make you leery of anything with that pretty, designer badge on it. Perceived high-end or no, if your fridge dies or needs multiple repairs causing you to lose food, time with repairman, etc you'll be one unhappy homeowner.

Actually if the fridge is a rebadged Whirlpool you're much better off. Whirlpool/Kitchen Aid make good fridges. It was the fridges that Viking made themselves that had all kinds of problems.

I just cleaned out my 20-plus year old SxS fridge and can't wait until it dies and I can get counter depth bottom freezer so things don't get lost in the back. I know it will be an adjustment as it will be smaller than our current fridge, but I'm willing to take on that challenge. I say go for it and never look back!! (And a hearty congratulations on finding such a great deal!)

Sounds like your lucky day. Keep it. Having counter depth fit far outweighs the benefit of the extra space -- far. Don't look back.

I would definitely get it. You have:
An additional fridge
An additional Freezer
How much more refrigeration do you really need?

I have not read good things about Viking and refrigeration.

Also, a family of five needs space. We're a family of four and put in the Kitchenaid CD with the pro handles. It's taller so we got maximum cf for a counter depth model. But I did put in refrigerator drawers too. I know you think it's only three cubic feet but that's quite a bit of storage space.

I'd investigate further. But on the Viking side, that's a good price.

We have a 23 cu.ft. CD FD Electrolux. We've used up all our door storage with just the basic condiments. The produce bins are pretty stuffed too, and there's only two of us. I don't think it's big enough for a family.

I'd totally get the Viking and I don't think it's shallow to want a pretty fridge! Everyone who is remodeling their kitchen wants it to look nice, what's wrong with that? I have no evidence, but I bet those few cf are in the curvy front. I hate curvy front fridges for some reason.

I don't really understand how people use so much refrigerator space anyway. We have a 30" fridge and it's full on Sunday after our grocery/Costco run, but empty by the end of the week cause we only buy what we can eat in a week. Save for a few bottles of salad dressing and condiments we have around, but how many of those do you need at a time?

Please research Viking and Fridge - at least on the appliance forum.
Mine was a lemon - so bad that Viking replaced it, with another lemon.

If they have changed manufacturers, you may have better luck. Google Viking Fridge and complaints and see what you get.