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Bertazzoni vs Bosch 800 series french door refrigerator?

5 years ago

Looking at both. Dont know which is quieter, which would keep food longer and which has less issues.
At the appliance store now and trying to make a decision!

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cpartist

5 years ago

Actually scottvoiers, the better fridges do keep the food fresher longer. Veggies I used to have to throw out after one week now stay fresh for 2-3 weeks. Even cut veggies.

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zmith
5 years ago
They're practically the same, aren't they? I'd go with the one with easier servicability, which is probably the Bosch.
NewEnglandgal
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks. I'm also looking at Blomberg, Fisher and Paykel too. Ugh so hard to decide!!
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cpartist
5 years ago
I like my Bosch except for the ice maker not turning off. My veggies and fruit stay fresh a heck of a lot longer than in a regular fridge.
zmith
5 years ago
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It is a tough decision. My same advice applies. Ask the salesperson about service. Do they assist with getting issues resolved? When I was looking over the weekend the guy had nothing good to say about Blomberg service, but he liked FP. He also loved Miele. :/
localeater
5 years ago
I like the F&P.
NewEnglandgal
Original Author
5 years ago
I am getting the Bosch counter depth, only ice maker in freezer. I dont want to deal with water and ice issues in the dodoor.

CP is your icemaker in the freezer or fridge? Salesgirl said Bosch more knowledgable servicemen.

Got a nice floor model Jenn Air double oven.
zmith
5 years ago
I don't like the freestanding F&P refrigerators with the full-width shelves that are simply supported on each end. I can't imagine trying to put a heavy cast iron 5qt dutch oven on any shelf except the very bottom one. And since the shelves aren't split, you are forced to arrange all items of similar height on one big shelf. Shrug. YMMV. :)
NewEnglandgal thanked zmith
scottvoiers
5 years ago
I bought the bertazzoni for my home because it looks 100% nicer than anything else out there in its price range in my opinion. As far as keeping food fresh... who the hell knows? There are too many variables to attribute my food's freshness to the fridge itself. It keeps stuff cool.
NewEnglandgal thanked scottvoiers
cpartist
5 years ago
I have the integrated Bosch. It's in the freezer.
NewEnglandgal thanked cpartist
NewEnglandgal
Original Author
5 years ago
CP that is what I am debating on. I like having water and ice but I dont need it as long as I have the ice maker in the freezer. I can figure out water plus I am going to buy a used fridge for the garage to hold extras and big things like my turkey at thanksgiving!
Toni Hamlett
5 years ago
I purchased the Bosch counter depth French door with two drawers and ice in first drawer. My previous was a Whirlpool with water and ice on door which I had 15 years with issues with water/ice the last 2 years. With the Bosch I immediately noticed food stays fresh longer. The 3 internal drawers work as advertised. Quit .. to be honest you don’t hear it which is key when you have open floor plan. When first delivered noticed a dent in one door. Bosch sent out service guy within days with new door. Highly recommend the 800 series.
NewEnglandgal thanked Toni Hamlett
Ralica Houston
4 years ago
What did you decide on and any feedback on your choice?
I’m also torn between the bertazzoni vs Bosch 36in counterdepth fridge. Seems they are pretty similar in terms of features and cost. I’m also getting a bertazzoni range and torn bw Berta vs Bosch DW.
NewEnglandgal
Original Author
4 years ago
Hi Ralice, I ended up buying the Bosch. I was going to buy counter depth but my husband wanted the standard french door refrigerator with water and ice dispenser on the outside.
We went with the Bosch dishwasher and induction cooktop.
I bought a floor model Jenn Air double oven.
We are building and not at the point where the appliances have been put in so cannot comment on how well they work.
There was a sale on Bosch so that helped with the decision.
I liked the Bertazzoni as well. Get what you like best for looks and functionality!

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