Which 48" built in fridge/freezer?

last month

Hi all. I have a built-in Miele 18" freezer and 30" fridge. The fridge side unfortunately isn't getting cold enough. We've had multiple expensive repair attempts, and now Miele is saying that it is normal for the top to be cold, but the lowest shelf to be warm (it is too warm for food safety - currently sitting at 45 degrees). I've decided it's time to replace the fridge (which unfortunately means I also need to replace the freezer).

The easiest thing would be to get another Miele set, because I know it will fit. I looked into a SubZero, but I would need to have a separate circuit installed (my refrigerator/freezer are currently on the same circuit as other kitchen outlets). That is going to add considerable complexity and cost to the replacement, so I'd rather not go down that path.

Can anyone recommend a suitable replacement? I think Miele, Bosch and Thermador will all fit. Not sure if they are all essentially the same or not...

Thanks!

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3katz4me
last month
I bit the bullet and got a SubZero. If you're willing to spend the money on another Miele then make the extra investment in electrical work to get an SZ.
HU-16168550092
last month
I agree with 3katz4me’ suggestion. “In for a penny, in for a pound“. To the OP‘s question regarding those other brands. All three of those are very similar underneath the skin as they are all manufactured on the same structure/platform by the same company in Turkey. That manufacturer creates refrigeration columns for those brands under private label agreements. If you look at diagrams of those columns, you will see how common they are to each other. Subzero will reward you back over time in better customer service and the availability of parts and repair service for decades. “Buy once, cry once”.
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pennfire
last month
I did sub zero fidge and freezer colums in 2017 during a gurt remodel. I am so happy with the choice. Zero problems.

In comparison, we went thru 4 fridges in 20 years prior as stuff constantly broke (handles, interior storage drawers, water dispenser, etc) and it cost nearly as much as a brand new unit to fix.
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Jeffrey R. Grenz, General Contractor
last month
Separate circuit or added plug?

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