Sub Zero that isn't actually built in??

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

Newly purchsed home. There's a 48" Sub-Zero fridge that is clearly intended to be built in but there's no trim and no side panel. You can see on the left it's just white fridge side hanging out there. Seems like there should have been a cabientry fridge case or wall. What are our options? The fridge is rusty and old and we're planning to replace it was a new sub-sero but we want to make sure it ends up looking better than this. We are also replacing the countertops so that may be an opportunity to get it right. We are even considering getting a 42" instead of a 48" so we can build out the proper wall pocket. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

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chispa
3 years ago
Newly purchased home? I would live with the kitchen for at least 6 months before spending any money changing things out. You might find out that the layout/organization/etc doesn't work for you and then decide to plan for a bigger remodel. Your photo shows some odd design and layout choices that should be analyzed.

In my previous kitchen, my plan was for a refresh, but we then realized that the cabinets weren't of great quality, so ended up planning for a full gut and remodel a couple of years down the road.
kempek01
3 years ago
I agree to wait on doing anything now.

There is no need to do anything for a refrigerator that you aren't committed to.
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technodiabla
Original Author
3 years ago
the lead time for Sub-Zero is 10 months. Also the wall oven doesn't work. We cannot afford a major gut remodel. And the cabinets are beautiful solid cherry so definitely keeping them. I just want to know if anyone has any idea how to trim out the replacement fridge.
palimpsest
3 years ago
They make side panels for exposed sides, but I would not spend the money on one of those if you are replacing it.
technodiabla
Original Author
3 years ago
we would not spend money on this fridge--but side pkanels for its replacement could be an option. If there's room for a panel?
kandrewspa
3 years ago
Do you have a local appliance store? I know they're a dying breed, but a real appliance store would probably send someone out to look at your situation for a service charge, or if you're lucky, a nominal fee that would be applied to the purchase price of a new unit. Or take detailed pictures into a store. For a large purchase such as a new Subzero frig and an oven they should be pretty helpful. If they aren't, they don't deserve your business.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
There are so many fridges to choose from for a lot less than a sub zero my friens have a SZ in the last 8 yrs 5 service calls everyone $300 plus parts or more . Ihave a Fridgedaire all freezer all fridge with a built in kit 16 yrs not one service call my friends spent 12K I spenf 3K who made the right choice ? I would do the same again another 16 yrs no problem. IMO both Wolf and Sub Zero are over rated and over priced
technodiabla
Original Author
3 years ago
thanks. We are now considering a 42" maybe Cafe built in side by side. About half the price of SZ and weeks lead instead of 14 months (up from 10 when we last called.)