Wolf/Sub-Zero Kitchen Design Contest winners
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoCool! I actually like the second place contemporary kitchen better than the first place one. It's much warmer.
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Wolf/Sub/Bosch vs. All Viking
Comments (20)Ok, my wife and I had a chance to go to the showroom and take a look again. In case any of you wondered, I'm the husband and my wife actually is letting me make all the appliance decision but to save my hide I took her with me today so that I can take some of the liability off my shoulders! We have decided to go with the Bosch 800-series ovens, convection mw, and integrated panel-ready dishwasher. As for the range top and refrigerator, I will share my options with you and seek your feedback: Option A: Wolf 48" 4-burner with double griddle is priced at $4,700 with the griddle cover and I am able to purchase the SubZero 48" built-in with dispenser for $7,600 because it's a floor model but it has been running in display mode for two years. It is in excellent shape and of course the warranty will commence when it is installed at my home. Since I'm buying it from a local dealer (2 miles from my house), I will be going to them for service anyway so I'm confident. Total cost for the Wolf/SZ combo is $12,300 pre-tax. Option B: Viking 48" 4-burner with 24" griddle priced at $4,100 with the griddle cover and Viking Designer 48" SS fridge with dispenser is priced at $6,200 because it has been discontinued. This is a brand new in box unit and not a floor model. Total cost for the Viking combo is $10,300. Option C: Go for the Viking range top since it's less money and get the SZ fridge since it is probably a better bet. This option would be $11,700. So, you can do the math yourself and I've done the math and still don't know which way to go. Going with both Viking units would save me $2,000 before tax vs. going with Wolf/SZ. Going with the Viking top & SZ would save about $600 but is it worth it at that point. Again, my biggest concern is reliability and warranty headaches. Thoughts?...See MorePre-Sub-Zero Wolf Range?
Comments (1)A good friend of mine bought one when she redid her kitchen over 10 years ago and it's still going strong. The old wolf design was simple and functional. From what I understand they were very easy to maintain as well. I'd say get the service records and talk the the company used to service it last. Get some info from them about what was wrong and if there was any other issues that might come up. Buying used can be a great deal and some of the older designs will actually last longer than the newer (more electronic) models so it might be a win-win. The main thing to watch for with any range is the ignition system and leaks. Leaks are relatively easy to check for but the ignition system can fail at any time. Just make sure you know how old the spark unit and each of the ignitors are. Also locate dealers that carry those parts and find out how much it'd cost if you had to replace all of it. That's be 6 ignitors and a spark unit. Factor that in to the "deal" if that system is more than a couple of years old....See MoreSub-Zero or KitchenAid Built-In Refrigerator?
Comments (35)I've had a KA for a little over three years and I've been happy with it so far. I had nothing any more upscale than a basic Whirlpool fridge prior to this - Whirlpool brands have served me well - so this was more than adequate for me. Some good friends needed several repairs on their relatively new SZ fridge and went out of their way to recommend I not get one. Obviously lots of people are delighted with SZ but since people I actually know were not, that did influence my decision. I did want a built in with cabinet panels and KA was outrageously expensive enough - no way I was going to pay thousands more than that. For that I would expect flawless performance for at least 15 years and I just don't think they make appliances that way any more. What might have been great quality 20-30 years ago I really don't think is the same these days - SZ or otherwise....See MoreReview of SubZero fridge, Asko dishwasher, Wolf oven
Comments (12)"Jan Marr: The icemaker makes only cubes, not crushed ice like other brands offer." Are there household refrigerators with icemakers that directly produce crushed ice? I've never seen one that makes anything other than cubes or crescents ... crushed ice is via a grinder in the door dispenser that activates when the crushed option is selected on the dispenser controls, otherwise the intact cubes or crescents are dispensed....See More- 8 years ago
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8 years agoJeez, I expected to see beautiful kitchens... but I ended up disliking almost all kitchens I clicked on. I think the spaces are too large, the sunlight doesn't reach to the cabinet runs along the interior walls, making the ambient light flat and dead, expensive and depressing.
One more thing: After looking at a dozen kitchens with marble slabs on the walls, I'm over it - done with it. Ugh...can't stand the sight of it any longer.
This kitchen in a Boston townhouse is one of the few I found that I actually really like. Love the built-in bench too. I'm not totally sure about the table height/connection to the counter, but I could move right in :-)
http://www.subzero-wolf.com/inspiration/kitchens/boston-common-townhouse
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