Regular counter-depth, please

I have a 48" Sub-Zero 632 side-by-side, purchased in 2000, that I love beyond what's probably normal. :-)

Sammy, I'm not here to judge anyone's love affair with a refrigerator. I need a 36" regular counter-depth.

Sammy, what do you love about your sub-zero?

I think I will share that same relearning problem, but I do want the counter-depth for overall design . Thank you, for your help

What, exactly does "regular counter depth" mean? Because counter depth is a very tricky qualifier. Do you mean not built in but not full depth? Or are you talking about built in?

Counterdepth means that the refrigerator box itself is 24" deep, i.e. counterdepth. The door and handle stick out beyond the counter depth by several inches. How much varies from brand to brand. It is free-standing, jot built in like a Sub Zero with compressor on top. Today's standard depth refrigerators are VERY deep so gallon jugs of milk can fit in the door. Unless one can set back the studs in a new-build or major remodel, standard depth looks very awkward.

i have no trouble with my KA side x side counterdepth but then I rarely have a big pan that must fit inside (Thanksgiving turkey?). I also have a standard depth freezer on top refrigerator if I need room for something huge or tons of leftovers. I like counterdepth also as things do not get lost in the back.

thank you

Sub-Zero fridge owners, what do you like about your sub0?

I very much miss my Subzero. The only thing not to love about them is the price. With the compressor ontop you are able to utilize the full interior space of the fridge. If you look at some of the competitors this is no the case. With the key components up top in the event you needed service or repair the parts were easy to get to. There is a ton of storage in the interior. Temperature control was very good and consistent throughout the fridge. They provide a nice clean look when installed.

My 36" kitchenaid counterdepth works fine. One of my biggest regrets in my kitchen is getting the side-by-side style. I think the counterdepth part is essential; it's the sxs part that is the problem. The fridge seemed to have a lot of cu. ft., but it turns out not really true useable space because of the narrowness. At holidays, it's pretty impossible. Forget trays, or even a large turkey. I should have gotten a bottom-freezer configuration, or a 42" width.

If you have a second fridge-freezer in the basement or garage, as many people do, you wouldn't have these problems and a side by side would be fine. People like side by sides because there is not as much bending and digging for the freezer portion.

P.S. I am not one for panelling a fridge - it's just not my style. But if you want to panel your fridge, then you have to get an integrated built-in which is very expensive. A panelled fridge that is not integrated has an unfortunate look of the panelling stuck on, rather than being a part of the cabinetry. You didn't talk about whether you were going to panel or not, so I thought I'd mention.

My Mother had a side by side and thought it was a big pain.