Refrigerator replacement

[MissPrint]

I have the original (I believe) sub zero under the counter top 24 inch refrigerator and think it’s finally time to replace it. Any suggestions on good brands and where to buy? Subzero is a great unit but very pricey. Any recommendations are much appreciated.

[Pascal]

I looked into drawers when i redid my galley and the prices were just ridiculous... even other brands than sub zero. What is wrong with your sub zeros? They are worth repairing.

We have a Summit two drawer fridge in the skylounge of he 84 Lazzara i run, all stainless steel, very nice unit.

[Boatsb]

If its the original and lasted 30 years it replace with a new one and relax for another 30 years. Why mess with success.

Or you can get a cheaper alternative and replace it every few years.

[Scarlett]

Scott, if only that was true, 30 years ago Sub Zeros would last 30 years, but in my experience the newer ones are no where near as well built and unfortunately that seems to be true of a lot of brands today. John

[smoothmove]

Are you sure it's time? I had a replacement picked out 15 years ago, JUST IN CASE and still haven't made the swap. For what it's worth, mine is still running just fine after 50 (FIFTY) years.

[Reefgeorge]

I have to agree. The evaporator on my Sub Zero started leaking at 5 years. The only other SZ owner I know had the same problem. Evaporators in modern refrigeration and residential HVAC are really crappy compared to a few decades ago. We have both had 100% evap coil failures across two brand of residential air conditioners built after 2004. I care for 4 residential units before 2000 amd none of them has failed.

Repair vs replace depends on your access to labor, parts and expertise. That and we always have to deal with what fits in the hole. New won't gauarantee no headaches and SZ charged my buddy $800 in labor to put in his "free" warrantee replacement evap coil. I keep mine going myself and now its 16 years old but its had control board and evaporator failures.

George