Sub Zero Pro 48 or side by side 48

8 years ago

We really love the look of the Pro 48 with the deeper shelves and stainless inside but its about $4000 more than the sxs48. Is it worth it?

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M

8 years ago

Think about it this way, three years from now, are you going to regret the $4k, or are you going to regret getting a different model. There is no right or wrong answer to this question. You have to decide that yourself.

$4k is a good chunk of money that could buy you another nice appliance, or that could pay for a vacation. You can splurge once or twice in your remodel, but probably not every single time; so, spending money on the fridge might mean you have to cut some other nice-to-have feature.

On the other hand, you'll probably have your fridge for 20 odd years, and you'll use it every single day. If it gives you enjoyment each time you use it, then that could very well justify the extra expense.

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cookncarpenter
8 years ago
The pro 48 is the ultimate refrigerator, if you love the look, then it's worth it.
If I had a huge kitchen and the room for it, I'd get the pro 48... or separate towers.
Rita / Bring Back Sophie 4 Real
8 years ago
That refrigerator is a work of industrial art. I would buy it for looks alone. You would have to plan on a kitchen with a big stainless pro style range and simple, high quality finishes.

It reminds me of the mid-80s when people first started putting pro ranges in their kitchens (by people, I mean very few people of course, not your average 80s kitchen- but the folks with Garland ranges that had not been made for household use.)
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friedajune
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
No shelves in the doors of the Pro. Will that bother you? If I had the budget, I'd get separate towers like Cookncarpenter said.
M
8 years ago
I actually like having a fridge that doesn't impose a particular type of organization on me. We have a commercial refrigerator in the garage. It's essentially just a big rectangular stainless steel box with adjustable shelves. So, in many ways it is very similar to the Pro 48. We love it. We bought a bunch of plastic crates/boxes to add organization, as appropriate for our use cases. Takes getting used to; but once you do, it's hard going back. The one thing we noticed though was that we had to buy one extra shelve, as commercial fridges are optimized for bulkier items. Sounds as if that wouldn't be a problem with the Pro 48.

If money isn't a problem, and if there is sufficient space in the kitchen, then I can see the Pro 48 being a great refrigeration option. If space is more critical, then split into two separate towers, or into a tower and some drawers.
mjocean
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
We have the 48" side by side and love it? Re the pro; do you really want to be looking at your food through glass doors?
Sharon Sachs
Original Author
8 years ago
We don’t mind that there are no shelves on the door since the overall capacity is still larger. You can also get the fridge without the window. But I don’t mind the window it not a full one and I like the look and either way with or without window there still are no shelves on the door.
mjocean
8 years ago
Sounds like the pro is what really want so go for it!

MJ
Sharon Sachs
Original Author
8 years ago
We do really love it I just unsure if the extra 4K is worth it.
Rita / Bring Back Sophie 4 Real
8 years ago
Consider it a design choice- is this refrigerator's look worth the cash. Only you know how important an element it would be in your kitchen and how you value the money right now. For me, that refrigerator does not work in my kitchen, though I love its beefy, industrial look.