42 in Refrigerator: Thermador or Sub Zero?
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Comments (8)I have Thermador fridge, freezer and 2 DWs and Wolf rangetop and ovens. I checked out the Thermador rangetop and really had no problem with the burners. The clicking only comes into play if you are using the super low simmer, and I don't use that on the Wolf unless I am walking away from melting chocolate (otherwise the regular lowest setting is fine) or have something very delicate simmering and that's not my usual cooking style. Most people aren't going to use it very often to begin with. If you would, then you need to check one out and see if it would bother you for yourself. I have called both companies and dealt with customer service -- Thermador only for a question or ordering replacement filters (they are actually cheaper form the company so once a year I order a couple). I've never encountered a problem or rudeness. I have had my Wolf ovens replaced -- twice. I consider the new ones still in their testing period. Everyone says it is a rare Wolf that will have a problem and I figure that is about my luck. The folks at the company couldn't have been nicer or the service much better, so I really don't have a complaint with them. This oven preheats much faster than the one I originally had, so I've come out ahead on that. I may not be any help, but I can't guide you away from either company. But I do love the Thermador fridges better than what SZ had at the time. If I had to have a one company package, that might have done it for me. ;-) Neither one is going to be a bad choice....See Morewife just vetoed buying a sub zero 42' refrigerator-now what
Comments (19)lasca - I didn't take it any way, makepar as much said it: "vetoed 7k purchase / which 42" side by side refrigerators should i evaluate / am seeking mid level to upper mid level on price point. " I don't think a pair of Freedoms fall into the mid price catagory even if his DW is tickled pink with them. We might also infer that space is an issue from the OP and 48" might not be possible. You should also take makepar at his word because he SPECIFICALY asked about 42" fridges. So.............1. there are still not many on the market, and 2. they don't fall into the mid price catagory. Of course there are a myriad of options on he market that might appeal to he and his wife if 42" and $$$ are not critical, but that's not what he asked....See MoreSub Zero vs Thermador
Comments (72)Back to the topic of the thread! I am also researching new fridge for an upcoming complete kitchen remodel. I had an Amana Kenmore side by side refrig that was a 25 yo work horse when we moved into this house. It did not fit the space allocated and was an almond color that did not go with the other ss appliances. It was relegated to the garage. We bought a new GE Profile ss side by side and that was a huge mistake! It lasted 6 years then froze all the produce every third day requiring me to use my hair dryer to thaw out the back wall of the vegetable bins, a real PINTA! I replaced that with my sister in laws 25 yo Sub zero that she was replacing when she remodeled. I refinished the panels on the doors to match the color of my kitchen and we had to have a repair of the ice maker, about $500. It has been 4 years and that SZ is still running great, very solid. The Amana in the garage has been very loud and we know it is an energy guzzler too, but it was well made never had a repair! We replaced the Amana in the garage with a Samsung FD and it is fine for parties and large trays. Now I do not know what to do about replacing the old sub zero. I really love the side by side and the large space, it is a 48", and I use every inch of it as well as the garage refrig and there are only 2 of us! I buy in bulk, store drinks and freeze vegetables from the garden. The new sub zero same size built in does not have the newer lighting. The interior has more plastic, I like the coated metal baskets on the older model. The integrated SZ has better lighting but is way more expensive. The Thermador is nice, better lighting than SZ BI, plastic bins same as SZ but with a fake metal finish on the edges not sure how that will wear. The Thermador integrated columns same price almost as SZ BI. NO water in refrig NO door dispensers for me. If I buy new SZ BI I can canabolize the interior shelves and baskets and use in new fridge I think. That won't help the lighting but I can live with that if new model functions for 25 plus years! The Thermador is nice but if the issues others have reported regarding noise, leaking, reliability etc are more than just reported on GW that would be an expensive mistake. Anyone bought a subzero in the last few years and have you had problems? How about the Thermador how does the finish on the shelf edges and freezer racks hold up? Maintenance issues on either? Thanks...See More36” Fridge over Freezer: Thermador vs SubZero
Comments (0)Fridge over Freezer: Space is an issue and I loved our Fridge over Freezer for our old house. Need help choosing between these two (or others you LOVE). Thermador T36BB920SS 36-INCH STAINLESS STEEL BUILT-IN 2-DOOR BOTTOM FREEZER https://www.thermador.com/us/products-list/refrigeration/bottom-freezer-refrigerators/T36BB920SS Or SubZero: IT-36CI 36” DESIGNER OVER/UNDER REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER WITH ICE MAKER https://www.subzero-wolf.com/sub-zero/full-size-refrigeration/integrated-fridges/36-inch-integrated-over-under-refrigerator-freezer-ice-maker-panel-ready Any comments/suggestions/watchouts on these two models?...See Morenskeca
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