please tell me something terrible about Sub-Zero refrigerators
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Tell me about your built-in refrigerator, please.
Comments (1)I grew up with SubZero (36"). The 60''s version had a door on the bottom freezer and a swing out basket. The pullout drawer basket in the 80's version was an improvement. I assumed I'd be getting SubZero, but when I was shopping I never settled on a configuration for fridge and freezer that suited me, and I didn't like the way the ones with full overlay opened--they only went to about 90 degrees and I don't like that. I got special cabinet hinges to avoid that too. I ended up with 30" Miele all fridge and all freeezer. The 30" sizes were better for me, I like the shallow door baskets and deeper shelves and drawers (including some that go the full depth of the fridge instead of being recessed for the door basket--good for platters. I like the shelves: sturdy, adjustable and a frame on the glass, wire in the freezer. I love the lighting--pairs of halogens on each side in each section. Amazing lighting. And I super love the hinges which open out and away. They haven't been installed for long enough for me to say more and the kitchen isn't finished. 30" is a little tight by American standards for fridge and freezer, so make sure the layout for storage will really let you use the whole space. The Liebherrs are actually well laid out (though I think some people don't like the height). Is there anywhere you can see the GE in person? Rattle the shelves? Feel out the space for yourself?...See MoreLet me see a sub zero with pro handle
Comments (7)Thanks, we are enjoying our kitchen very much! Anyway, it was late last night, so I just posted quickly; here's a bit more ... I was a little freaked out at first by the appearance, since all you really see are tubular handles, and they really are good looking. It's probably a better look, overall, to tell the truth. But I loved the solid feel of the pro handle (we all have fairly large hands in my house, don't know if that's a factor or not). Also, it was going right next to the range, which has the exact same handle, and the DWs also were going to have pro handles. That doesn't really matter so much, except I did like the consistency of having the range and fridge handles alike. Maybe most important (even though I didn't know this at the time I selected the handle style), I used a bunch of different hardware on my cabinets, so I'm glad to have remained more consistent on the appliances....See MoreGetting the Built In Look Without Pricey Sub-Zero. FAIL!
Comments (30)"Please note the distinction between fully-integrated and built-in. A fully-integrated fridge completely disappears into the cabinetry. There are no hinges showing, no grill, no trim as in Dodge's photo above (Dodge - I am just trying to explain the difference from an integrated)." No problem with your post. As I've posted, before, many times, Our goal was not to hide the fridge or pretend it doesn't exist in the kitchen. Back in 2006 I'd never heard of a "Fully Integrated fridge. If you ever watch "House Hunters" or a similar program, watch the potential buyers give "Thumbs down" to any kitchen missing a fridge!, (so maybe it's my age), but I've never understood this "Hide the Appliance Game". Our goal was first to have the fridge flush. The GE that the built in replaced just stuck out in the kitchen, (not saying anything's wrong with that), but we just wanted a "Smoother" flowing look. Secondly, the old GE was SS, and man was it a pita to keep it looking nice. Our Diswasher, A KA was also SS, and it seemed like every drip of water that got on it sank right down to the "Soul" of the SS. I spent hours and hours trying to keep that "succer", spotless. So I think you can understand why we wanted a paneled Fridge and a Paneled DW. Once again our Miele DW is not a "fully integrated model", alto we could have bought one. While it is paneled, the control panel does show, We like seeing what the DW is doing and like to be able to set the controls without opening the door, so again no desire to hide it or pretend it does not exist in our kitchen, again goal was, easy to keep looking nice, and controls/display easily visible. Maybe we are the only ones in the world that see things this way, alto one wonders, (if that is the case), why do they still make "built in" appliances as well as "fully integrated"??? Anway, there are few days, even 10 years later, that wife does not remark on how much She loves her kitchen, and I wish the same for you!!!! Gary...See MoreSub-Zero refrigerator is very LOUD, beware
Comments (55)I have the exact same problem - and I have been going back and forth with sub zero customer service for months. They do their best like help find a tech and give a small manufacturer credit for the service call (though I still pay the lions share). They try to stand behind their products but it’s a C at best. Caveat being that I suspect a lot of it is in installers and dealers fault for which sub-zero can’t necessarily take all the blame. But honestly at the end of the day; I’m stuck with a 5500 unit that has now had a few expensive $$ service calls which can be heard throughout an open plan house AND even from outside the front door. The techs always say the same thing when they come to the house - that’s how it’s supposed to sound. I get between 52-58db at 10‘ distance from the unit. I have 2 friends with these units and they are silent so I guess I got unlucky - just wish sub zero would even sell me one at their cost - I’d pay for the install. I’d say buyer beware/find a really good dealer before taking the plunge. My sub zero fridge is silent (though has trouble with the air filter system) and my wolf stove’s control module failed after about 150 uses. So I haven’t had great luck with them....See MoreJAN MOYER
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