I have a Sub-Zero fridge and freezer (one of the all-fridge and
all-freezer pairs). Though I don't know for sure, I believe the units
were installed when the house was built, which was about 25 years ago
(not something I would have (been able or willing to) pay for myself,
but they were there when I bought the house 10 years ago, so...) The
compressor on the freezer has died, and I've been quoted >$900 for
parts/labor to install a new compressor (assuming that there is nothing
else wrong). If I go that approach and no other problems surface, I
have a working freezer, but it is still 25 years old. So far, the
fridge is OK, but at 25 years old, it must also be approaching (if not
past) its reasonable service life.

A new (Sub-Zero) unit would be >$3300. (And another $3300+ if/when the
fridge would need to be replaced.) A new unit would have much higher
efficiency, etc., but that doesn't cover the cost now (if ever). In any
case, the $'s really aren't there for it. So, I am looking at
alternatives.

I've looked at other (upright) all freezer units. However, I haven't
found anything that is even close to the dimensions of the existing unit
(36"W x ~73"H x ~24"D), so would require _major_ cabinetry redo just to
fit at all (and even then, it wouldn't look very good). I haven't found
any all-freezer units (besides SZ) in cabinet depth (real or faux
built-in). Also, none I've found so far have ice makers, and that is a
fairly important feature for us.

So, does anyone have any suggestions? Is repairing this unit
reasonable? Does anyone know of an all-freezer unit (at a reasonable
cost) that would have an ice-maker and approach the desired size?

An alternative would be a "conventional" fridge/freezer. I have seen
several side-by-sides at 36" wide, so a pair of them might fit (giving
us roughly the storage the SZ pair gives us), and would still be cheaper
than just the SZ freezer alone. However, I don't think the adjacent
doors would open (no clearance), even if we ignore the extra depth.
However, a pair of over-unders might work (and would likely be still
cheaper), especially if the doors could hung on opposite sides. Does
anyone know of (and can recommend) any such units (again, ideal width
36", ideal depth ~24")? At least 1 ice maker would be needed, but
through-door ice/water not needed (or wanted, really).

Thanks for any info/suggestions!

ted

"Ted Goldblatt" > wrote in message
...
> I have a Sub-Zero fridge and freezer (one of the all-fridge and
> all-freezer pairs). Though I don't know for sure, I believe the units
> were installed when the house was built, which was about 25 years ago
> (not something I would have (been able or willing to) pay for myself,
> but they were there when I bought the house 10 years ago, so...) The
> compressor on the freezer has died, and I've been quoted >$900 for
> parts/labor to install a new compressor (assuming that there is nothing
> else wrong). If I go that approach and no other problems surface, I
> have a working freezer, but it is still 25 years old. So far, the
> fridge is OK, but at 25 years old, it must also be approaching (if not
> past) its reasonable service life.
>
> A new (Sub-Zero) unit would be >$3300. (And another $3300+ if/when the
> fridge would need to be replaced.) A new unit would have much higher
> efficiency, etc., but that doesn't cover the cost now (if ever). In any
> case, the $'s really aren't there for it. So, I am looking at
> alternatives.
>
> I've looked at other (upright) all freezer units. However, I haven't
> found anything that is even close to the dimensions of the existing unit
> (36"W x ~73"H x ~24"D), so would require _major_ cabinetry redo just to
> fit at all (and even then, it wouldn't look very good). I haven't found
> any all-freezer units (besides SZ) in cabinet depth (real or faux
> built-in). Also, none I've found so far have ice makers, and that is a
> fairly important feature for us.
>
> So, does anyone have any suggestions? Is repairing this unit
> reasonable? Does anyone know of an all-freezer unit (at a reasonable
> cost) that would have an ice-maker and approach the desired size?
>
> An alternative would be a "conventional" fridge/freezer. I have seen
> several side-by-sides at 36" wide, so a pair of them might fit (giving
> us roughly the storage the SZ pair gives us), and would still be cheaper
> than just the SZ freezer alone. However, I don't think the adjacent
> doors would open (no clearance), even if we ignore the extra depth.
> However, a pair of over-unders might work (and would likely be still
> cheaper), especially if the doors could hung on opposite sides. Does
> anyone know of (and can recommend) any such units (again, ideal width
> 36", ideal depth ~24")? At least 1 ice maker would be needed, but
> through-door ice/water not needed (or wanted, really).
>
> Thanks for any info/suggestions!

I think I would repair the freezer for $900.

Ted Goldblatt > wrote:

>An alternative would be a "conventional" fridge/freezer. I have seen
>several side-by-sides at 36" wide, so a pair of them might fit (giving
>us roughly the storage the SZ pair gives us), and would still be cheaper
>than just the SZ freezer alone. However, I don't think the adjacent
>doors would open (no clearance), even if we ignore the extra depth.
>However, a pair of over-unders might work (and would likely be still
>cheaper), especially if the doors could hung on opposite sides. Does
>anyone know of (and can recommend) any such units (again, ideal width
>36", ideal depth ~24")? At least 1 ice maker would be needed, but
>through-door ice/water not needed (or wanted, really).


This might be something to look at!


http://www.whirlpool.com/catalog/pro...roductId= 183


also has a matching single door refrigerator for under 2000.