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Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« on: February 10, 2023, 11:10:36 AM »
Do you own one of these usually built-in full refrigerator/freezer?

Please post your experience with any of the available brands:

Whirlpool
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Electrolux
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Re: Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2023, 11:37:49 AM »
Follow up question: is it running?
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Re: Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2023, 12:07:53 PM »
Follow up question: is it running?
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Re: Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2023, 12:09:30 PM »
add a poll
are you specifically asking about custom /built in?

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Re: Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2023, 12:18:34 PM »
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Re: Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2023, 12:25:08 PM »
We have Electrolux side by side with a trim-kit to make it look built-in, but they're not technically built in. I think they were 1/10th the cost of SubZero built-ins.

I'm not sure if they actually make built-ins?
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Re: Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2023, 12:29:11 PM »
Follow up question: is it running?

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Re: Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2023, 01:14:44 PM »
I have an All-refrigerator and All-freezer by Frigidaire.
19 cf each
Even without the trim it looks like 1 unit, side by side. In total it's 5' wide.
In my 15 years with this model, I've replaced the fridge 2x and the freezer once.  Unrepairable mechanical issues.

The drawer clips are weak. On some shelves the metal of the shelf brackets are peeling their coating.
But:
I love the room!  A usual side by side of 25 cf may have 10 cf freezer and 15 cf fridge.  And a narrow freezer. Mine has 19 cf each.  And the layout makes things easily accessible. My interior is over 5 feet high and over 2 feet wide.  Each - fridge and freezer.

Maybe there's a better brand that makes something like this, but as of a few years ago, all the usual brands that carried this had the guts made by Frigidaire.
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Re: Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2023, 02:36:58 PM »
I have this one Frigidaire in order for my new kitchen, will try to update once I have it
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Re: Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2023, 02:47:02 PM »
I'm in the process of buying a set not necessarily built in but as mentioned with a trim kit these units come with a hefty price even on the lower end they're still double then regular appliances, I'm trying to find the balance between a quality brand and an affordable price
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Re: Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2023, 03:21:30 PM »
i don't have it, and i (believe that i) don't miss it

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Re: Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2023, 03:37:39 PM »
I'm in the process of buying a set not necessarily built in but as mentioned with a trim kit these units come with a hefty price even on the lower end they're still double then regular appliances, I'm trying to find the balance between a quality brand and an affordable price
I am thinking of getting this one, much more affordable. Not sure yet as I never heard of this company.

https://www.ajmadison.com/cgi-bin/ajmadison/FFFFD193328LS.html

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Re: Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2023, 03:42:18 PM »
I'm in the process of buying a set not necessarily built in but as mentioned with a trim kit these units come with a hefty price even on the lower end they're still double then regular appliances, I'm trying to find the balance between a quality brand and an affordable price
Here's what I paid to a dealer in 2017 for 32" side by side all freezer/fridge and trim kit:


Unfortunately the ice maker hasn't worked properly from day 1. Electrolux blamed the installer and the installer blamed Electrolux.
Now we just use the Opal 2.0, which is much better ice anyway.
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Re: Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2023, 03:48:41 PM »
Follow up question: Does the freezer have any Pride of the Farm ice cream in it? Another follow up: What flavor? Lastly: What's your address and combination number?

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Re: Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2023, 04:41:41 PM »
Follow up question: Does the freezer have any Pride of the Farm ice cream in it? Another follow up: What flavor? Lastly: What's your address and combination number?
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Re: Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« Reply #15 on: February 10, 2023, 04:46:21 PM »
In my 15 years with this model, I've replaced the fridge 2x and the freezer once.  Unrepairable mechanical issues.
Sounds like appliances are built now to last 5 years, Bosch and Miele pride themselves being built for 10 years, gone are the days.
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Re: Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« Reply #16 on: February 10, 2023, 04:59:02 PM »
I am thinking of getting this one, much more affordable. Not sure yet as I never heard of this company.

https://www.ajmadison.com/cgi-bin/ajmadison/FFFFD193328LS.html
My thought process, premium brands come at a hefty price, and you're still not immune from breakdowns, parts cost an arm and a leg and you may need to utilize authorizes service.

Low end / no name brands (I suspect forno belongs in that category) obviously cheaper quality, more issues and no reputation

This leaves me with mid range brands such as Frigidaire/Electrolux/Whirlpool/KitchenAid etc. Parts and service are readily and mostly affordably available.
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Re: Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« Reply #17 on: February 10, 2023, 05:21:29 PM »
My thought process, premium brands come at a hefty price, and you're still not immune from breakdowns, parts cost an arm and a leg and you may need to utilize authorizes service.

Low end / no name brands (I suspect forno belongs in that category) obviously cheaper quality, more issues and no reputation

This leaves me with mid range brands such as Frigidaire/Electrolux/Whirlpool/KitchenAid etc. Parts and service are readily and mostly affordably available.
Electrolux service was worthless for us. But the price was right and we can deal without an ice maker. Almost 6 years old and other issues so far.
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Re: Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« Reply #18 on: February 10, 2023, 10:44:40 PM »
Sounds like appliances are built now to last 5 years, Bosch and Miele pride themselves being built for 10 years, gone are the days.
They should last 10+ years and well-kept ones 15-20 years.
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Re: Do you own a Full Refrigerator/Freezer side by side?
« Reply #19 on: February 11, 2023, 09:49:31 PM »
Appliance itself might last 5+ years, but expect to replace drawers and shelves at a fortune after a year or 2.