Built-In Refrigerators?

[panasonicvac]

We have a GE version in our house since 1990. It's been fixed several times over the years but overall I really like it. We also had one up at our last cabin as well that I thought was really cool, I think it was a KitchenAid. Not sure. We've only had the place for a few years but I don't believe we've ever had any problems with it. I may consider getting one for my next house if they make any that's gas powered because I'm set with going for a gas refrigerator. But as of now they don't currently.

 

[bradfordwhite]

#20

Panason, how many freezers and refrigerators are you up to at this point, plugged in and filled with food in your home?
What sizes are they?

 

[panasonicvac]

In the house I'm living in currently, 9. In my next house, 2 or no more than 3 depending on space and how good of a deal I can get for gas refrigerators/freezers because they're definitely not cheap.

 

[launderess]

KitchenAid built in fridges are rather nice, well if that sort of thing is up ones street.

Posted link to auction in another forum but am doing so here again for illustrative purposes. You can see ventilation is sorted at top of unit though this would be hidden to some extent by cabinetry. Never the less air circulation would still be accomplished if unit is installed correctly because while "hidden" to naked eye there still would be proper space for unit to breathe.

https://www.proxibid.com/Computers-...LY-INSTALLED/lotInformation/78024886#topoflot

https://www.proxibid.com/KitchenAid...rigerator-COLD-UNUSED/lotInformation/77973955

 

[bradfordwhite]

#22

Honestly?

pics?

How many people in the household?

Is this a "status" thing or is there an actual need for them?

If this is true, I find it fascinating.

 

[bradfordwhite]

#23

Is that what people are buying as a frig?

The inside is gray! Dingy gray and the box is way too fat and over size.

I can see why they aren't selling.

It's hilarious though that someone would want to get involved with all the dramatics of such a thing. Humans are incredible at times and other times really stupid.

 

[appnut]

Well, I'm tired of white inside fridges. Backwall led lights illumination is a brilliant idea.

 

[mattl]

Those KA fridges are very nice.  The silver interior is accented with wood and as a plus it's well lit.

 

[bradfordwhite]

"Backwall led lights illumination is a brilliant idea"

Can one easily change the color the lights are giving off inside the frig?

If not, I would think one could buy an LED light kit and out fit the inside of their frig with whatever fancy-schmancy stuff they need. Have them come on with the door switch.

I'm probably "too basic" to do anything other than

 

[panasonicvac]

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[bradfordwhite]

Laundress

The two auctions you tagged (thank-you) have closed.

$1700 & $3600 each. Like I stated above, the dramatics. lol

The idea several people were willing to sucker up the coinage for THAT is amazing to me.
But hey, losers lost millions on crypto-crap currency, buying $100K pick up trucks, and other ridiculousness of late so.....
lol

If one can turn a profit, I'm game.

 

[launderess]

Those KA fridges go for $10k to $11k new at retail, so those "suckers" or however you want to see them got themselves a bargain.

Keep in mind there are those out there who believe anyone willing to pay even a dollar for a vintage, ancient or obsolete appliance wants their head examined.

This is why one's personal motto is live and let live.

 

[stan]

Dose this count as built in?

House is 1935
Refrigerator is 1935, so I guess they were thinking along those lines back then?
Love my old G.E

 

[qsd-dan]

Love my old G.E

Do you have another refrigerator/freezer as an overflow. Those Monitor Tops, while more reliable than death and taxes, are awfully small...especially the freezer section.

 

[fisherpaykel]

built in

HaHa Stan, I think it certainly does along with that cylindrical art piece above. I'll commend you again for preserving authentic details of your heritage house. Have you posted exterior photos or would you please perhaps? I always look forward to reading your posts and the sense of humour you bring.

 

[richard05]

Hi, It's fantastic that your kitchen remodel is moving along swiftly! Since you're considering a built-in refrigerator, it's great that you're researching different brands. When choosing between them, think about your kitchen's overall style and your specific needs and then choose accordingly, rather than depending on few of them. Reading customer reviews might offer required information to help you better understand what would work best for you. Also consider bringing commercial freezer, as you are already remodeling the kitchen. Anyways, go with what aligns best with your needs and style.

https://www.ancasterfoodequipment.com/commercial-freezers/

 

[jkbff]

If you take care of a sub-zero, you shouldn't have problems with it...

Clean the condensers regularly, make sure you don't leave spills on the inside etc..

Every built-in kitchenaid we ever sold, we replaced with sub-zeros. They seem to have issues with citrus being stored on the inside, causing pin-hole leaks in the evaporators.

 

[labboy]

Thanks to everyone for the feedback. We are getting a SubZero with bottom drawer freezer. I’m super diligent about maintenance so I don’t think it will be an issue.

Bob