True Fridge/Freezer

15 years ago

I'm remodeling a house with a small kitchen. I'm leaving 28" for a fridge so I can choose among models that are 27" and narrower. I don't need counter depth. I'm not thrilled with the selection. Other than Subzero ($7K) and LG they're all European and pricy except for Summit. I'm edgy about maintenance issues. I sent Summit an email asking who would repair it if it broke and they said they would decide that if it needed it.

The True model T-23DT caught my eye. It's 27" wide and costs $4K. I asked them if they recommend it for a house and they said they don't because it's noisy and uses a lot of electricity. It seems to have 2 large compressors that maintain the right temperatures even when the doors are opened often.

I notice that they're also using an electric heater for the freeezer cabinet and I believe that home freezers circulate hot refrigerant to prevent condensation.

Is anybody using one of these at home? I like the looks of it. It isn't for the faint of heart. It's also available with glass doors as the D-23DT-G for $800 more. I'll welcome any comment.

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davidro1
15 years ago
you could put the noisy parts in the basement.
To do so you have to hire a refrigeration technician.

It used to be long ago that one could have the fridge "motor" in the basement, and nobody would think you overspent. That was a couple generations ago. I know people who did this. They were born in the 1910's and 1920's. Now, post WW2, economies of scale in manufacturing made it so much cheaper to get an all-in-one all-integrated all-warrantee 'd single item that is sold as a unit and delivered in one box.

Lots of people have small kitchens, and they have found solutions. Post again here or in a new thread about your small space. Avoid getting focused on specific products, at first. Definitely not any one company.

To answer your Q:
"Is anybody using one of these at home?" NO, not in this forum or in the kitchen forum.

I like the looks of it too.

hth
davidro1
15 years ago
kitchendetective has one.

Here is a link that might be useful: True fridge-only mentioned July 16 2010
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deeageaux
15 years ago
The last time I looked at one of these they did not have crispers or meat lockers.

Everything is meant to be put in and taken out quickly.

No romaine lettuce or honeybaked ham left there for weeks.

I have seen homes for sale with these in them here in Los Angeles.
catman_gw
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you both for answering. I'm in a 900 sq. ft. house so I don't think the noise would be bearable. And davidrol, moving the compressors would be a good solution if there was somewhere to put them. And deeageaux, I didn't think about the lack of sheltered enclosures inside.

My wife and I were in a large appliance store this week where we saw a 27" SZ a Blomberg and a Liebherr. The BB and LH have hinges, shelves and interior walls that seem thiner than the SZ. IIRC the BB was ~$2,300 and the LH was around $4K. They just don't look like they should cost that much. I never thought I'd spend $7K for a fridge but that's how we're leaning now. This board is a good resource.
davidro1
15 years ago
LG has a small bottom freezer refrigerator that they won't show on their web site. It's too good. At that price. LRB-P1031 . The door bins are reversible so you can have a high wall or a low wall in front.