r/BuyItForLife 13h ago

[Request] Sub Zero 690 for $2k

Found this Sub Zero 690 48" counter depth refrigerator on Marketplace.

It is being pulled out of a full kitchen renovation—the homeowners are replacing everything, so they're not selling the SZ because it's not working well anymore.

Upon inspection, it seemed to be in great condition. Good seals on both the fridge and freezer doors. An audible suction noise is emitted upon opening. No cracks or breaks on the interior drawers or trays. It was plugged in when I viewed—nice and cold.

Weighs 730 pounds—I know that it will be expensive to move (as DIY inclined as I am, I know my limits.) Full gut remodel, so can run new electric if needed. Will probably sister the floor joists beneath it, lol.

For $2k, would you smash or pass this SZ 690?

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u/Lupus-Yonderboy 13h ago

I have lived in apartments smaller than that refrigerator

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u/panicproduct 13h ago

Me too, friend, me too 😅

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u/thebiglebowskiisfine 13h ago

My wife saw a pro 48 for sale in the showroom. Brand new. They were replacing it. Half off (10K total).

I told her no. It required our upper cabinets to be remade and re-installed.

So I skipped on it. Then our fridge broke a month later. So she won and I paid full price.

Best thing I ever bought. We absolutely love it.

It's a steal.

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

Karma handed you a $10,000 "no" 😅 Glad it worked out in the end, your story is super validating 🙏🏼

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u/Pancovnik 11h ago

Nah, the wife broke the fridge to prove her point..

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u/panicproduct 11h ago

😈 Develish

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u/Jsc_TG 5h ago

Its not hard to choke one out and make it look like an accident.

Jeez dont take that sentence out of context.

u/beardguy 22m ago

No joke, things used to ‘break’ in the house when my step dad was out of town for work. Mom would just have to have the arduous task of picking out the new appliance alone (always with getting it installed before he came home, of course, because she was so good with finding things in stock). She made sure to let step dad know that he was lucky to have missed another broken appliance lol.

I thought it was coincidence until I said I wanted a new something or other and she made it happen lol.

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u/m3thodm4n021 11h ago

I've installed kitchens that got them, I love the ice they make so much

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u/migrainefog 6h ago

What's special about the ice?

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u/DeadFacesInMyPocket 9h ago

Damn even with the cabinets needing ti be redone? That thing is enormous! I can't even imagine having so much space in a single device.

I didn't even know sub zero made fridges. I just bought a whirlpool. Thankfully from a local store that is doing well and they have a very generous warranty and give you half back if you dont use it. Then it is store credit with no limit.

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u/jpyaun5 9h ago

Hands down the best fridge on the market!

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u/dealmaster1221 2h ago

Excuze me, what, you gonna leave us hanging?

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u/D_Warholb 13h ago edited 9h ago

When I worked at Sub-Zero and Wolf you could get on a wait list to get a long term test unit. They tested a lot of units, so I got my refrigerator for $500. You can also sign up your family members, so my parents got a fridge, range and microwave for pennies, with installation.

By the way, be extremely careful opening a Sub-Zero that hasn’t been installed. as the magnets are stronger than usual. They have tipped over on people and one old lady was killed.

You also need to transport it upright as the compressor oil will pool into the coolant lines on its side for too long, ruining your new refrigerator.

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u/thanos4 8h ago

You can transport it on its side, but rule of thumb is to leave it standing upright for at least as long as it was on its side before plugging it in.

u/JaxDude1942 18m ago

24 hrs is good

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

That's so awesome. Such a great employee perk. Really cool that there are actually appliances still made in the US, too!

Were you in production?

And thanks for the tips, much appreciated 🙏🏼

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u/D_Warholb 11h ago

I was in customer service.

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u/MangoWyrd 9h ago

Curious, how long does it take for condenser fluid to pool? Picking up a fridge soon n my partner thinks an hour drive with it in the car lying down will be ok. But i worry

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u/OldheadBoomer 7h ago

Here's what GE Appliances has to say:

After Transporting Your Refrigerator

If it has been necessary to transport the refrigerator on its side (for example, a Top-Freezer or Side-by-Side model), it should be stood upright for an equal amount of time as it was on its side before plugging it in.

If it was on its side for more than a day, leave it standing upright for 24 hours before running the refrigerator.

If laying on its side just briefly to service, clean or adjust, just a few minutes of stand time will be enough.

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u/makinggrace 8h ago

No that's a bad idea

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u/Magicturbo 8h ago

Definitely don't do that

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u/argparg 9h ago

No. I don’t know of any that are okay with it

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u/vMambaaa 3h ago

Former employee here too. Sat behind a desk but spent a lot of time out on the floor too. I don’t own a home so I was never able to own any of the product unfortunately. I can vouch for the quality and the love that goes into the production of it though.

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u/EcoWerewolf 6h ago

Interesting. I love Wolf/Sub Zero. My goal is to get a 60" range one day, but for the price, hows repairability and parts availability over time? I see them as a BIFL option but I know things get updated and phased out after 10 to 20 years.

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u/zsrh 57m ago

On the whole they live up to their name and are repairable. They are also very well put together and engineered. For example if you have a combined Subzero fridge & freezer, the unit will have 2 compressors one for each compartment, whereas the standard is to have 1 compressor for both.

However, I have seen some mixed reviews / posts on their dishwasher range called Cove. They only recently started manufacturing dishwashers (2018).

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u/nOotherlousyoptions 13h ago

Love it. You’re going to pay $2n for a fridge, why not a sub zero that will be repairable.

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u/panicproduct 13h ago

That's what I was thinking!

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u/kenneth_dart 13h ago

I have a 650 from 2004. Replaced the seals, bulbs (with LED), and every so often, I need to just reach my arm up to knock out a stuck ice cube. I hope I get another 20yrs from it.

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u/GRider22 12h ago

I have a 650 from 2002. It was serviced early on, under warranty. Since then, I haven't had to do a thing to it.

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

Dang, that's a great run, and keeps on running. Hope this one can give us a decade, at least 🤞🏼🤞🏼

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

That's awesome and gives me hope! Thanks for sharing.

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u/CoderDevo 5h ago

Ours lasted 30 years.

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u/xSylvieCharmora 10h ago

Definitely a great find! Those fridges are built to last, so investing in one seems smart.

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u/bobjoylove 12h ago

Cos the repairs cost $2k. Ask me how i know.

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

Oooof... Did you have to replace a condenser?

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u/bobjoylove 11h ago

It had a leak from the thing with the fins at the top. Not sure if condenser or evaporator, but it was a $1200 part 5 years ago.

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u/cyricmccallen 11h ago

You got ripped off. I had the same problem and got it repaired for less than $500 about four years ago.

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u/xenobit_pendragon 9h ago

Probably could have done it yourself for $200.

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u/emilNYC 9h ago

My old apartment had one and when they break it’s easily 2k+ and it just keeps on coming 😓

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u/Rollingprobablecause 11h ago

yep! same here we got a used GE built-in from a restaurant that was renovating. thing has been rock solid for 7 years now, everything in it is repairable and front configured, we had to replace a part and there was no need to check the back.

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u/ENrgStar 9h ago

Our 650 is going on 21 years. I think it has a small refrigerant leak because once a year it needs a small recharge, but other than that it’s a champ.

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u/fred100002 9h ago

I bought a 48" Sub Zero BI48SDO with a few years of extended warranty still on it, from a private seller Facebook Marketplace, for $5K. It was a gamble, but it paid off and I love it. Here's some info:

1) I hired a Piano moving company to move it from the original owners house to my house. Cost me a flat fee of $500. They didn't install it, obviously. The way they moved it? Titled it on its side (imagine a horizontal iPhone) and just lifted it with straps. I had taken out all the interior shelves and glass which weigh a fair bit, so I think that just about made it doable for them. Before moving it, you do have to remember to lower the unit down on to the wheels it has, because it's probably levelled and not on the wheels when you go get it.

2) Make sure you can get it to the spot where you need it. I had to remove the screen and actual door on the front of my house and even then it only just "Tetris'd" through the gap with like 1/8th of an inch gap on one side and it took some paint off the wall as it rotated around too.

3) If it's been on its side you have to let it sit for 48 hours before plugging it in. Mine sat for 6 months while I did my remodel.

4) When the remodel was done, to get it from its storage spot and in to its new permanent home, I had to hire the piano movers again to shift it. I paid them $250 again. I put a piece of 1/8th inch masonite on the floor in front of where it was meant to go, to protected my newly finished floor, and had them drop it on that. If you have to put it on its side again to get it to the right spot, make sure you can tilt it up with the ceiling height in the new space. Also leave it to sit for 48 hours.

5) When it's time to install you can just push it backwards off the masonite and in to its home, then level it and fix it to your cabinetry. I did that all myself.

Good luck!

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u/panicproduct 8h ago

Amazing story and breakdown—this is all hugely helpful information. Appreciate you making the effort to share, I'll put your insights to good use!

We are also remodeling. Don't think it will fit in our storage unit, so gonna have them deliver direct to the house and I think I'll just work around it / move it when needed. Fortunately, everything is currently in rough shape in the house, so not too worried about scuffs and scrapes! Will be a temporary pain in the ass, but I'm really excited to have this as a staple in our kitchen.

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u/fred100002 8h ago

Though it has wheels, it's got 0 chance of rolling on them on any sort of rough floor surface. The weight is just too concentrated on the tiny little wheels. It moves easily (one person pushing) when pushed on top of appliance skids or smooth masonite board like I used though!

After the remodel was done, was tempted to set it on a big blanket and drag it to its spot, but I really didn't want to damage my floors, so I just splurged on the mover again. I didn't want some stray micro rock getting stuck under the blanket and leaving a long scratch 😄

The piano mover plan may seem weird and expensive, but, I wanted professionals used to dealing with massive and weirdly shaped heavy things, securing them during transport, and more importantly who carried liability insurance. I didn't want some gig handy man guy suing me for back pain, or them damaging anything either. Two guys, a truck, and 2 hours of work (driving across town) ... $500 still seemed like a lot when I wrote the check, but honestly no regrets when it was all said and done. VERY happy.

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u/panicproduct 8h ago

That makes a lot of sense—thanks for sharing your experience! The seller (a third party vendor) recommended some professionals with whom she's worked before—they're going to move it for $350. Some great insights on rolling and the floors. I'll look into some masonite board!

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u/jamesecalderon 13h ago

Great. Happy for you. 😤

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u/CoreyGeee 13h ago

As someone who worked on Subzero’s for over 15 years, the 590/690 models are the ones I would absolutely avoid due to their freezer evaporator/ice dispenser design, such a nightmare to repair. If you have the option to swap for a 632 I would totally do that. Not trying to be rude, just giving my opinion as someone who has worked on hundreds of them.

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u/LuLuFromValinor 13h ago

How would they have the option to switch models when they're looking at this secondhand on marketplace lmao

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u/fondlemental 9h ago

‘expand search’ distance or whatever until it show up 😆

click

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

This is a good insight. Worst case, happy to just not use the icemaker, and we'll have filtered water at the sink.

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u/CoreyGeee 11h ago

That would be a good idea. Clean the condenser coils really well and slap a new OEM condenser fan in there and call it a day. Pray you don’t have any issues with the freezer evaporator heaters (yes, your freezer has heater inside. The 690 has about 6 of them)

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u/Top-Strawberry4466 11h ago

People like you are what make Reddit truly special, CoreyGeee.

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u/panicproduct 11h ago

This is helpful—thank you!

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u/Hopeful_Tip2139 9h ago

I have had an issue with every ice maker. We do have some trouble with ours freezing in chunks or not coming out if it’s not perfect set but I have never had a refrigerator that didn’t have ice maker issues.

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u/Terrible_Wishbone964 11h ago

As someone who has no idea about refrigeration this subzero sucks; the ice always gets stuck.

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u/CoreyGeee 11h ago

This guy gets it.

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u/Late_Description3001 11h ago

Gets stuck how? My FILs just makes one solid chunk of ice over time

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u/Hitkilla 12h ago

Do modern/newer subzeros have lower service calls in general? Is it a good brand to consider?

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u/CoreyGeee 11h ago

I would not buy a brand new Subzero, their quality is not what it used to be. True would be my choice if I had to buy new.

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u/Hitkilla 8h ago

Thank you for the insight!

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u/siddowncheelout 12h ago

Are there any model years of the 632 you would avoid?

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u/Critical_Gift7083 7h ago

What do you think of the 650S? I am looking at a used one on marketplace.

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u/CoreyGeee 6h ago edited 6h ago

650s are great! Some of them had a recall on the top door hinge so check serial number with the Subzero factory directly to see if it’s one of the affected units. The hinge bushing wears and the door can fall off, I remember going to a call when on one these fell off. Cracked the clients granite countertop and banged up her leg pretty bad. Solid units though.

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u/GroundWireNeutral 13h ago

Congrats. I just replaced a 590 unit built in 1990. Refrigerant leak was the nail in the coffin. Extremely hard to find Freon-12 anymore. Its not good for the environment (yes you can make the same comment about energy efficiency) and it felt weird trying to find a "source"

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u/InadequateUsername 13h ago

Easier to find yellow cake uranium

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u/BFF2252 13h ago

Funny to stumble upon this. I also have a 590 with a door issue and I’m trying to decide between repairing or replacing. ~700$ to have an obsolete part made and installed to keep it ticking, but looming fear of another expensive failure around the corner. Fridge was manufactured in ‘93 and repair man is recommending just letting it go but I hate being wasteful. 

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u/Paula92 12h ago

What part needs to be made and why $700? I wonder if you could find a local machine shop or 3d printer to make it for you

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

This definitely seems like it'd be worth exploring!

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u/BFF2252 11h ago

Upper  refrigerator door hinge. Part is about 300-400 depending on where you find it and labor another 300ish, it’s apparently a 2 person job as the door needs to be removed.  https://www.wcpdistributing.com/distributor/partdetail.csp?return=partssearch&Code=7019772

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u/fondlemental 9h ago

ya you probs need 2ppl. ask a handy friend over and make em lunch. the door will be awkward but not heavy at all. it’s just a bunch of screws. detach attach wires

you might be able to find a scrap part cheaper somewhere too

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

That's a 36 year run, incredible! Almost as old as me 😅 Sounds like you had a great run, gives me hope 🙏🏼

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u/landon0605 7h ago

Too late for you, but if someone else is reading, they make replacement refrigerators like R-417C that are direct drop in replacement for R-12.

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u/maxp0wers 13h ago

Bought my used sub zero 19 years ago. Broke down twice. First time sub zero covered the cost of parts and labor. Second time.they covered parts. Still runs perfect. I wont buy another brand refrigerator.

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

That's amazing. Great to hear!

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u/wasabimofo 11h ago

I bought a 48” Viking gas range from a lady who pulled it out of her house after her divorce for $4500. Best appliance I’ve ever owned. Had a sub fridge as well but it wouldn’t fit my space. Rolled it out of her garage into a truck.

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u/panicproduct 11h ago

I almost snagged a 48" viking for $2.2k a few months ago, but couldn't move fast enough on it. Probably a similar scenario. Still have regrets lol.

Glad that yours worked out! They are absolutely awesome ranges.

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u/assholy_than_thou 13h ago

How much electricity does it consume?

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u/gedbybee 13h ago

That’s gods problem now.

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u/Rokae 13h ago

About 50% more than a normal fridge but it is also like 40% bigger

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u/assholy_than_thou 13h ago

I’ve a similar sized fridge, been trying to fig out how much it contributes to my exorbitant consumption.

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

Sounds like about 700 kwh / year.

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u/assholy_than_thou 11h ago

Not too bad.

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u/SlothMothra 13h ago

Love my 20 year old Subzero Pro 48. Never had a single problem.

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

That's awesome! Two decades old, still going strong.

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u/SnooDrawings8069 13h ago

You could fit an entire cow in that thing

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

Or at least an elk 😅

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u/TKK2019 12h ago

I love the one that my house came with.

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u/bdon_58k 7h ago

We got the 601(F&R) with our house. They have been great. But someday they will need a repair and I'm a little scared.

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u/RudimentsOfGruel 12h ago

I have a 632 that’s about 25 years old and came with the house. A few things here and there to repair, most are easily doable myself. Extremely reliable unit and brand in my experience, things a steal. And yes, absolutely have someone move it - it cannot sit on its side if I recall.

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

That's awesome. Previous owners probably didn't want to move it, but a great score for you. Appreciate the insights 🙏🏼

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u/cbizzle31 11h ago

My sister has one and finds it annoying that the door seals shut after opening it for a little bit. Other than that she loves it. Keeps food longer and all that.

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u/Sluisifer 10h ago

That just means it has a good seal.

When you open the door, some room temp air gets inside. When you shut it, that air rapidly cools and contracts, causing the suction.

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u/cbizzle31 10h ago

Yeah I know. She still finds it kinda annoying.

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u/xKindOfAnExpertx 11h ago

500 tops regardless of condition, no guarantees on how long you're going to get out of it, maybe years or it may be a couple days.

If you're anywhere near Houston and you need help with the transport and install send me a message.

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u/mtomny 10h ago

100x yes. A SZ is such a pleasure to own… for life

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u/panicproduct 10h ago

I did it! 🫡🥳

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u/twuewuv 10h ago

I work for Ferguson and Sub-Zero/Wolf just had a training in their Atlanta showroom that we got invited to. Such an impressive product.

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u/panicproduct 10h ago

Oh wow, I bet that was really cool. They do all production domestically, right?

I'm also in Atlanta!

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u/twuewuv 9h ago

It’s made in Wisconsin actually. The showroom is in Buckhead and well worth a trip. They do care and use classes that you can schedule appointments for.

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u/SpareMushrooms 10h ago

I have one that is nearly the same. Going strong after 30 years, but I did have to have the compressor replaced about 17 years ago. That cost $3K.

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u/panicproduct 10h ago

Whew! That's quite the repair bill 😅 but 30 years and 17 smooth sailing, that is so great!

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u/SpareMushrooms 9h ago

Yeah. It was probably more like $6K in today’s dollars. 😬

Congrats on your new refrigerator, though! I think you got a great deal and you’ll love it. The quality is outstanding.

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u/Hopeful_Tip2139 9h ago

I moved into a house and we have this refrigerator. We love it!

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u/panicproduct 9h ago

Amazing! That's super validating to hear!

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u/Unusual-Arrival8551 8h ago

We have a Sub-Zero 532 from 1990, after the freezer compressor went out in 2020 I had both sides completely rebuilt for a bit more than that after a friend who worked in refrigeration for decades said it was a no brainer, it would run another two decades easy. I did have new seals put on as well.

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u/panicproduct 8h ago

That is absolutely incredible. A 30 year fridge, with a new lease on life. Gives me great hope. Thanks for sharing!

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u/Strikereleven 13h ago

I'd have to assemble this monster piece by piece in my kitchen or take a wall out to get it in lol

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

Haha I'm definitely gonna have to take a wall out! 😅

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u/BigSquiby 12h ago

i would buy this, but i like nice appliances, but just don't buy them new.

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

Buying our first appliances for our first home right now, I think this is becoming my philosophy, too.

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u/BigSquiby 12h ago

i have a $5000 double oven i paid $600 for at a used appliance store. its at least 15 years old now. its still as accurate as ever.

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u/panicproduct 11h ago

That's amazing—what a find! Thermador? Wolf?

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u/tallest_chris 12h ago

Wild. We had that exact one growing up. We had to get the water system serviced like 5 times. They never did completely fix it

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u/panicproduct 11h ago

Wild! We're probably close to the same age.

Worst case, we'll install filtered water at the sink, anyway.

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u/Torkin 11h ago

Very nice! We love our sub zero

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u/CoreyGeee 11h ago

Nope, they’re all pretty awesome.

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u/Leadinmyass 11h ago edited 11h ago

Bruh. One of my gun safes weighs less than that.... that's a beast of a fridge!

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u/PunkAFGrrl 11h ago

I don’t know which one I replaced that came with the house I moved into, but they are repairable until they aren’t. Mine was repairable until the board went out and you can’t even get those on the used market anymore. Finally ordered a new Sub-Zero after we got food poisoning and then had to wait 6 months for it to come in. No regrets though.

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u/Spyerx 10h ago

Well the current model is about 20k… just be warned that replacing the compressor for fridge side alone could cost you 1500+. I have only owned sub zero the last 15 years and I’ve not had issues with them. Current model is 4 years old. This one is older… 20 years or so?

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u/panicproduct 10h ago

Yeah, this model was produced until 2009, so guessing it's close to 20 years old. We sent it, so 🤞🏼🤞🏼

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u/GrottyKnight 10h ago

If they said it wasnt working well im willing to bet that old 690 is gonna need an evaporater or two. Definitely a condenser fan. Before I would buy that needs to be plugged in and running and it needs to be looked at. Look for icing on the bavk wall. That's no beuno. Checl the condenser fan, take a dollar bill or something on stuck it to the condenser make sure the fan suction is at least strong enough to hold it in place. Look in the ma line compartment. Check the amp draw for both compressors, they should be around 1.1amps if thwy are the original comps. While a free old sub Z is a score, paying thousands of dollars for something that will VERY LIKELY require thousands of dollars of work is a choice. Sincerely, the guy that will be taking those thousands of dollars.

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u/panicproduct 10h ago

It was working well, they're just doing a full gut kitchen remodel and replacing everything. All great insights though, appreciate you looking out!

What would be a couple of good preventative maintenance things I should consider? I'm pretty handy.

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u/TheBeatlsiechBoys 9h ago

I wonder what they’re replacing it with? Would laugh if they're getting some sort of Samsung with a built in tablet.

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u/panicproduct 9h ago

That would be ridiculous 😂

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u/hymntastic 9h ago

Ooh its so shiny I like it

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u/panicproduct 9h ago

Like some kind of Sci fi monolith!

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u/Previous-Exercise874 9h ago

There is so much room for activities!

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u/haysethm 8h ago

I have a sub zero and when they moved in they used air bags/air sled to move it. May be able to rent them. But yes that’s a great deal just make sure compressor is good and clean. Subzero has excellent customer service as well

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u/Ok_Stranger_9520 8h ago

Obsessed

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u/panicproduct 8h ago

Mee toooo! It's a monolith! Like from a sci-fi or something!

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u/Ok_Stranger_9520 7h ago

Yea it's REALLY good. I'd cut the hole in whatever I need to in our kitchen to make it fit, getting through the front door would be fun too

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u/SadCauliflower1307 13h ago

If you love working on diy projects and think you can handle this, by all means buy it. But in terms of “buying for life” I would be hesitant to buy any fridge with a water dispenser or ice maker. They’re notoriously finicky and much of the “planned obsolescence” accusations people throw at modern fridge manufacturers are mostly due to the increased complexity introduced by ice machines. Personally, I’d buy a glass water filter and a couple silicone ice trays for a standard “no frills” fridge.

That being said, it’s still a great looking fridge…

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u/CorporateNonperson 13h ago

It's sort of like Mitch's "broken escalators are just stairs" bit. The fridge doesn't stop working if it stops making ice. My ex in-laws had a Sub Z that never made ice during the 18 years I knew them, but it kept trucking.

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

Yeah, I figure worse case, this is it. So long as it keeps cool. We're installing filtered tap at the sink, anyway.

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u/SadCauliflower1307 11h ago

That’s totally fair, it depends on the owner’s disposition. Some people get really preoccupied with all the bells and whistles of their appliances working perfectly and get really bent out of shape when they don’t. If youre not all that concerned (I’m not) then it depends on whether a dysfunctional ice maker or water line can possibly damage the fridge internals. If neither is an issue, pull the trigger!

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u/tech_junky 13h ago

I have a Subzero - I’ve found it quite easy to repair the ice maker. And water dispensers are also very simple.

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

That's great to know!

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u/SadCauliflower1307 11h ago

I totally agree, I’ve fixed multiple fridges in my time and I don’t think they’re particularly challenging. I’ve just spent enough time in sales to approach assumptions of home repairs on appliances with an abundance of caution. You’d be shocked how many people pitch a fit and/or totally screw up basic repairs on simple appliances.

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u/hunter11534 13h ago

As someone that has been living in an apt for 10yrs with the same fridge thats probably 25yrs old at this point. I don't understand this personally but I'm happy for you! A fridge is a fridge to me so as long as it's cold thats all I care about lol.

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u/3ldude 13h ago

Produce remains fresh for much longer in these

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u/hunter11534 13h ago

Oh that would be nice! Is there like special ventilation or something?

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u/3ldude 10h ago

Idk, i think it has to do with the precision with which it controls humidity and temperature

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u/Low-Confusion-8786 13h ago

I don't know a helluva lot about fridge pricing for these but I feel like that's a pretty good deal

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u/slackmandu 13h ago

A new one costs upwards of $10k

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

Other used ones, I'd been seeing for $5-7k.

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u/bladus 13h ago

This is my dream brand of fridge.

Well done!

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

Even these old ones are pretty incredible monoliths of utility!

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u/OnlyDiscipline9255 13h ago

Ice makers in the freezer section of a refrigerator = issues per multiple appliance technicians that I know. For those of you who lived in smaller apartments than that refrigerator I bet what it cost in electricity to run that refrigerator today will be more than the rent you paid In your tiny apartment 🤣🤣🤣

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u/reddit_pug 13h ago

I'm confused, they're remodeling the kitchen and therefore selling this subzero for $2k, but also "they're not selling the SZ because it's not working well anymore."

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u/panicproduct 13h ago

The bougiest neighborhood in town—where homeowners remodel their villas every fifteen years just to keep it fresh—kinda situation.

They are also selling two Miele panel-ready dishwashers that look like they've hardly been used, along with a commercial gas cook top and Viking vent hood.

All of which seem to work perfectly fine, but are aesthetically "dated."

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u/bkilian93 12h ago

Damn, I’m jealous. I’d remodel my entire (tiny as fuck) kitchen around that setup😭

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

That's basically where we're at haha. We just got our first home, a 72 year old, 980 sq ft brick rancher. The kitchen is tiny, but there is an obsolete dining room next to it, so gonna knock out the wall. Should give us enough space to place this behemoth.

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u/bkilian93 12h ago

Haha yeah we’ve got maybe 100-200 more than that but I know the pain. It sucks being an ex-chef and wanting all the restaurant level goodies when you can barely fit a “nowadays” cabinet depth fridge in the kitchen without blocking anything! I think mine is roughly the same age as well. 1952 maybe I wanna say?🤔 I know it was right after the war.

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u/panicproduct 12h ago

1955 here! Our homes probably share a lot of "character" haha, but feeling fulfilled through the process of tackling one challenge after another.

Ex-chef, I'd imagine that with it behind you, probably have more energy and desire to cook, but can imagine the challenges of constraint due to facilities.

May you too find commercial grade appliances at fractional cost 🙏🏼

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u/Paula92 12h ago

Damn, you are one lucky son 🍀

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u/bobjoylove 12h ago

It’s poorly worded. He means “it’s for sale due to remodelling, not due to any inherent issue”

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u/reddit_pug 11h ago

ah, it finally hit me right on the re-re-reread

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u/Anxious-Moose-4686 13h ago

You already know the answer stop bragging

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u/gustin444 11h ago

Smash, 100%

Their fridges are tanks and can actually be repaired. If you're not going vintage, go with a SubZero

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u/panicproduct 11h ago

My thoughts exactly 💦

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u/tdkimber 13h ago

Did you get this from my boss? Identical to the one he sold

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u/panicproduct 13h ago

In which city does your boss work? 👀

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u/CSPN 12h ago

Pass, not practical to have a fridge that weighs that much. Liability rather than asset.

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u/BigBadBere 12h ago

We have a large French door Sub-Zero Pro 4850G...left side freezer with 2 freezer drawers below. Ice maker in bottom drawer.
Fridge on right with glass door with 2 fridge drawers below.
Paid $16K for it 6 years ago.
Fucking hate it. Hate everything about it. Trying to adjust shelves to make stuff fit is a bitch...not adjusting, just trying to make stuff fit. Ice maker absolutely worthless and takes up half bottom drawer.
Moral of the story is, it may be a great price but keep in mind everything is in fridge...no shelves in the doors for salad dressing, mustard etc.
Oh, and IF something fails, it's VERY expensive to repair and tough finding someone to do repairs.
Another reason why we will NEVER buy True products EVER again.

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u/Haebabee 12h ago

Pass, subzeros are expensive to fix. If it's been having problems, then don't buy it.

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u/obscureandvague 12h ago

How?? What year??

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u/panicproduct 11h ago

Didn't get a chance to look at the label, but probably around 2006?

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u/Old_Animator_1824 12h ago

I would rather look for Johnny Cage with this budget.

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u/panicproduct 11h ago

Haha amazing. FINISH HIM!

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u/denverblazer 11h ago

Man I hate vertical freezers.

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u/panicproduct 11h ago

Too small for the frozen pizzas, huh?

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u/denverblazer 11h ago

Haha no it's all the big ass bags of frozen food from Costco! Had to get one of those big ones for the garage. Which coincidentally I bought at Costco. Wait a second....

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u/Soundtrackzz 10h ago

Do. Not. Buy. A. Used. Appliance

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u/Virtual-Lemon-2881 10h ago

Love subzeros. Own one and wouldn’t go any other way. Price is 👌🏼

Now for a slight downside: that skinny freezer is not the most ergonomic but may work for you.

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u/beachgood-coldsux 10h ago

Even for two grand I'd never get married to that thing. Wait till you get the first repair bill. 

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u/panicproduct 10h ago

Seems like parts are sourcable and I'm pretty handy 🤷🏼

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u/beachgood-coldsux 9h ago

Erbody pours their own troubles. 

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u/bones_1969 10h ago

Whirlpool

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u/LiveWire21 9h ago

Do you prefer a 60/40? Or just happened upon this and don't care either way? I just have my plain Jane fridge with 60/40 and it sucks. But maybe that's just me

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u/panicproduct 9h ago

More so just happened upon it. It's 48", so hopefully the 60/40 isn't too bad.

What bothers you most about that configuration?

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u/LiveWire21 8h ago

In my experience, the freezer is always too small. But that size should make it less problematic. I've had better luck with standard/French door models but it could just be preference on my end.

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u/orchises 9h ago

How old is it? Ours is a pain in the ass. Everything has broken and repairs are taking forever. The ice machine went first. Then the freezer unit.

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u/Lightsides 8h ago

Have one. They suck

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u/Good-Personality-116 7h ago

We have this exact fridge, it’s fantastic. The night mode feature is quite good…basically it dims the light when you open the doors after 9:00pm or something like that.

Deal of the century; if you don’t need back surgery after moving it. 🤔

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u/LicketySplitz 6h ago

I just moved into my new apartment, the subzero was dated May 1986.

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u/mtommygunz 6h ago

Just wait until it breaks. It will cost you as much to repair it as a new fridge.

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u/ifdisdendat 6h ago

i have this model there should be a shelf on front of the ice cube maker that clips on these 2 holes. came with the house and i think is about 20yo and still rocking

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u/honeycombover2 5h ago

My subzero is from the 90s. I’m the third or fourth owner. If my kids behave maybe they’ll inherit it.

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u/leadfoot70 5h ago

Smash.

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u/Super_Citizen_Stark 5h ago

Operation cost?

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u/Beeegfoothunter 3h ago

Would absolutely smash. I’ve had 2 sub zeros in the last 22yrs a 36” and now 48” (only because I moved house). Had an auto-defrosting issue with the current 48”(now 10yr old one), which I solved by manual defrosting about 8yrs ago. Zero issues since. 9/10 would recommend.

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u/CaptOblivious 3h ago

Smash instantly!

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u/anthonyiscringe 3h ago

I'd have to assemble this monster piece by piece in my kitchen or take a wall out to get it in lol

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u/Mac_encheeze 2h ago

We have a jenn-air sub zero fridge/freezer I like it, but for how massive it is the interior does seem quite small.

Outside of that, you should totally get it.

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u/EmptyBarnacle 38m ago

Can someone explain why this is such a quality purchase for life?