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Integrated vs. Built In

13 years ago

Sorry if this belongs in the appliance forum, but I think it's more a design/esthetic issue than actual "appliance."

Anyway, what are your thoughts about integrated vs. built in refrigerators. I was planning on doing built in, but I noticed my contractor's bid specified integrated. I was under the impression that integrated would be more expensive than built in, both for the carpentry work and for the actual appliance. Is this true?

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deeageaux
13 years ago
Neither is necessarily more expensive.

Apples to apples FI is not more expensive than BI.
For Liebherr it is actually cheaper.

When it comes to labor you generally want someone with solid experience doing the carpentry. More experience equals more expensive.

Fully integrated sometimes means significantly smaller storage area inside though.
caitlinmagner
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you. Yes, the FI SZ columns are 27inches each (one full refrigerator, one fridge/freezer). That size is only offered for FI.
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