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Please help with sub zero fully integrated fridge size

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

Hi, we are a family of four. Would like to go with sub zero fully integrated 36 in fridge/freezer combo (two freezer drawers below fridge) but worried fridge space too small and awkwardly high. (fridge is about 13.3 cubic ft) Columns would solve problem but almost double in price. Appreciate any feedback .thx.x

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Sabrina Alfin Interiors

6 years ago

I personally have a 36" bottom freezer Thermador that is cabinet depth. What you lose in depth you gain in height in terms of storage capacity and the freezer is plenty roomy. So far, it hasn't been an issue, even after having a ton of holiday leftovers. Columns tend to have a sleeker look to them, so it's really just a trade-off depending on your aesthetic preferences. Unless your kitchen design demands the columns, I'd stick with the bottom freezer model.

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enpost
Original Author
6 years ago
Do you know the approx cubic ft of fridge space you have? Thx
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Steve J
6 years ago
Fyi, this is in the Windows section, you may get better responses in the Appliances section
Jakvis
6 years ago
Steve J, Houzz kind of has the website all screwed up now with their recent changes. It seems that when you post it can show up in several different sections now. Look at the top of the post and you will see that somehow this was posted in Appliances, Design dilemma, and Windows. There seems to be no clear way to only see what you want.
DrB477
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Got room for a spare fridge in basement or garage?

My impression was while I could have gotten by with a 36" it was going to be kind of tight which isn't something I was willing to accept in a total gut six figure price tag kitchen. I have a 30+24 column setup now which has plenty of space but honestly could always use more freezer space.
enpost thanked DrB477
johnsoro25
6 years ago
I would really consider the columns. We are a family of 4, and I needed a garage fridge for overflow when we had the SZ 36”. Now have 30” fridge and freezer columns and no garage fridge needed. Also went with Thermador columns to ease the price tag a bit.
enpost thanked johnsoro25
enpost
Original Author
6 years ago
Thx are they still less money with the new models? Also what size freezer?
johnsoro25
6 years ago
I don’t know about the new model pricing, but they were each 2k less than SZ when I purchased in 2014. I have 30” fridge and 30” freezer.

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