I’m excited to see more consumer products being analyzed by Monro and Associates. Love the content.

This is a good expansion of subject matter for your channel. Interesting point about the quality of automobiles. It's true - we obsess over panel gaps on a car you'd need a micrometer to detect, yet we tolerate crap quality in even the most expensive consumer refrigerators. On that Sub-Zero fridge, the sidewall is damn near as thin as foil. No resistance to a bump whatsoever. The plastic trays on the Frigidaire *will* break during use. A nasty burr coming off a fastener where hands will go - unconscionable, really. I'll enjoy seeing what else you can discover about these products as you tear them down.

This channel is the the wake up call for consumers that Consumer Reports use to be relied upon to deliver. It's exciting to see more than just cars here, because what you spend your money on, should be worth what you spent.

I wondered, “Why not use proper wooden crates?” So I looked it up: A proper 48 x 48 x 80" heavy duty wooden crate from Uline starts at $820. Their 84 x 48 x 48" standard crate is $465. The crates alone weigh 297 lbs and 200 lbs, respectively. The weight capacity of either is crazy overkill (they allow STACKING). So that’s why no wooden crates. Maybe such crates could be reused, but now you’ve doubled the truckloads. 🤷‍♂️

I encourage you to continue the type of content. Love the EV stuff, but this is just a interesting and important to the public.

The $2900 is already 4x as much as we paid for our last fridge, and that felt like a lot. :)

Wow guys, more please. I was never interested in a fridge this much. I want to see what you got!

Love this new direction. Could really see Munro grow to rival Consumer reports as a completely unpaid and unbiased consumer advocate. Keep up the great brainstorming and I cant wait to see these teardowns and analysis.

Definitely still would watch these consumer videos. Interested in all the stuff you do.

Please use a thermal imaging camera when you pull open the freezer drawers. I anticipate that you will see a significant amount of the cold air fall out of the Sub-Zero basket as compared to the Frigidaire. The heat introduced by the warm air that flows in to replace the cold air that fell out will require more cooling to recover. I'd like to know how much. Also, please clarify if these units have separate evaporators for the refrigerator and freezer sections, are they inverter driven compressors, does either actually have completely separate refrigeration circuits, each with it's own compressor? How do they defrost? (any reversing valves?) What refrigerant is used? (I asked this same question about the HP system in the Model Y and had to find out from a different source that the refrigerant in Model Y is 1234yf and not 134A.) Those of us in the market for a new refrigerator are going to be watching very closely. My 1997 Frigidaire has had a new ice maker, a new defrost element and new water dispenser switch cover and is still clicking along but..... I did a lot of service work in my time and at seventy three, It's not as easy as it once was.

What a treat! More like this please! Sounds like Adam can't stay at a job long given how many he's had.🤣

I like this video. Fridges are important machines,everyone has one.

Love this stuff, a more related Consumer Reports. I happened to be in the market for a fridge, so thank you.

Commenting for the algorithm. I like the series and it works well with 2 presenters to give differing opinions

I almost didn't click on this because "what do I care about refrigerators?" but I'm glad I did. It helps put car build into perspective and it is interesting in its own right.

Love the series, Adam seems humble and very knowledgeable. Please keep it coming!

Wow Cory, thanks for an insight to refrigerators!

I love the direction Monroe and associates went in with this video. I am really looking forward to seeing more breakdowns of products like this.

Different kind of vid for Munro - I like it!! Adam is the kind of workmate who'd get on my nerves after a while.

Great content. Keep it coming. Hopefully Adam will stick around.

You can’t critique the door alignment until the units have been leveled properly. Even if your floor is flat these two items are still sitting on the package material and this could easily cause the misalignment in the doors and access panels. (Used to work with furniture that was shipped like this).

I like Adam. Munro is full of talent

I really like that you go into the packaging, not only on the protection, but if it is recyclable or not, waste generation. I hope this series goes super well on YT, so later down the road you can tackle other appliances like washing machine, dryer, oven, etc; all of those items everybody basically needs to buy or maybe nice to have.

Fantastic consumer series! Please keep it up.

A brilliant concept for a series. This could be a gamechanger in the quality of consumer goods.

Love any tear down of any product. Panel gaps anyone !

I bought a Sub-Zero, fully intergrated, with custom panels matching everything else in the kitchen. The engineering to adjust the panels on the doors is OUT OF THIS WORLD... Really well done. Truely a great product.

Munro and Associates taking up the mantle of Consumer Reports.

The funny part is that we got the old crappy fridge from my grandparents when they moved into their new house it was a stainless steel GE it's about 20 years old now and brand new Sub-Zero has had to been worked on four times since then the crappy one that came with the house they bought still working strong

I love the fact that you guys don't edit out much stuff.. just roll with it...

8:17 😂🤣😂🤣 I love it. Please keep these videos along with the uncut mishaps in the videos. It makes the videos feel genuine and entertaining to watch.

Woah, uncharted territory! But I'm loving it!

Make a Monroe user buying recommendations guide!

Thank you for doing this. Love the channel and it is awesome that you all are branching out on your channel to show more of what you guys do.

Thank you for starting this comparison of foreign manufacturer v US manufacturer build quality. Both Corey and Adam are highly respected people dealing with manufacturer build and quality control, showing expert observations of both expensive to the consumer must-have home products. I have recently purchased a microwave and refrigerator and wound up sending both items back to the place of purchase because of poor packaging quality control in that both showed damage to exterior packaging. I look forward to continued videos in this Consumer Series.

Nice to see consumer teardown series for a change! Thanks!

Thanks for the expanded content. One observation, I feel objectivity would be an essential trait when evaluating products at Monroe, Adam seems to have developed some biases related to “Far East products”

In this first episode I've got the feeling that the testers are somewhat biased against 'far east' and 'plastic'. I am looking forward to the actual testing and how the products really compare. How much better has the sub-zero to be to justify a 3 times higher price. Is there a business case to be made for either of these products?

This is sooooo much better than consumer reports and other review outlets. Keep it up! All kinds of products, please.

The other 50% is where it is at! Excited to see you dig into dishwashers, washing machines, fans and hvac

Just my 2 cents, Adam is a GREAT host, he gives off similar energy to Sandy.

Great expose.

I have a 39 year old Subzero that continues to work flawlessly. I find them to be worth the money. And their customer service is extraordinary.

CONSUMER SERIES : This was really FANTASTIC, and will have a much broader audience I think. Looking forward to seeing how these things rate. I think we'll all PICK UP TIPS on what to look for WHEN BUYING THINGS FOR OUR HOMES.

Sub Zero typically rates very low in reliability at Consumer Reports. Looking forward to Munro’s take.

I feel like OCD is a requirement to work at Munro and Associates, and I don't hate it :P

Cory, I’m still watching the video…this will be a great comparison. A few years ago we built hopefully our final house (#10 house) and put in Subzero & Wolf. When buying a Subzero the rep came and installed, aligned and cleaned. A much different experience vs our past multitude of Samsung’s, Whirlpool, etc. Now I’m hoping it last 40 years like one my Aunts has.

I was so sure I wouldn't stick around but by golly, y'all made refrigerators fascinating. Hats off.

This left me cold.

Hey those slight damages are a god send for us cheap folks who don't mind it if they knock a few dollars off

*Very cool!* Love Adam's funky Christmas socks;)

"Fearless Leader", niiice! At some point in this delightful series, I hope some efficiency issues are noted with the so-called French door design. For example, a long-IR look whilst opening that ridiculous freezer could give a visual impression of the convection losses. Another fun one is the total door-seal area and the barbaric methods to defrost. ...Thank you for sharing what you do. Oh, please don't forget power factor and actual/billed "KWh" when you do get to that part.

I'll tell you one thing, my 30 year old Kenmore fridge in the garage is gonna outlast both of those pieces of junk.

I've been hoping for this kind of coverage for a while. Cars get wall to wall coverage since they're so cool, but getting the same story for appliances is a rarity.

I'm real glad you are examining consumer products. The same rigor in construction should be applied to them as vehicles.

I absolutely love this! Thank you for the diversification and continued efforts in bringing so much value to everyone 👏

More content like this please! ❤️

This is interesting. I've always wondered what the 20k fridges are about. I searched the internet forums and see many people say something like "my parents subzero lasted 45 years" but then if you read further down there will be some others say "yeah me too after replacing the compressor it's going strong after 30 years". And I was like WTF the compressor doesn't last? My grandma's old GE fridge could have lasted 40 years too if we had the compressor replaced. I personally don't care if the shelves are made of metal. If they are good plastic then I prefer them over metal baskets. We've all seen good sturdy plastic parts on cars. I also don't care If the front claddings are perfectly aligned. For me It's the performance that counts.

Really look forward to this. One issue I have with Consumer Reports appliance reviews is their general focus on FEATURES, (many of which I don’t care about) vs core functionality and especially durability. I think a buyers guide that focused on these elements would be very popular. Could even have that as a subscription service.

He didn't say subscribe! Sandy will never let him hear the end of it 😄

Holy new content ! I had a Electrolux vacuum back in the day it was great

So good to have content from some real engineers...

never thought I am gonna look at a detailed fridge tear down on youtube and it's gonna be interesting for me XD

This is what I've been waiting for from you guys! I remember Sandy teasing this back during the model Y teardown

This is absolutely fantastic. There is so much free education from your videos. Businesses would do well to watch these videos.

Looking forward to viewing more on this series.

Love the expanded content !! THANKS !!!

Cory looks like he knows his way around a fridge.

This is excellent! Hvac needs to be next. It would be great to see you show the important benefits of heat pumps instead of fossil fuel heaters. What is the best compressor design? Is trane really worth the price? What about Goodman?

Great idea on the consumer series! Love the idea and wow, how bad is that Sub-Zero for close to 4 times the price!

Never have I wanted to see a fridge teared down this bad 😂😂😂 Bring this new content Munro team 🙌 All jokes aside, this is another great insight into what we (consumers) should be on the look out for. And what will give us the best bang for your buck.

fantastic guys,nice to see you tear down a different product for a fresh view on what you guys do.

The Styrofoam from the top was not dinged on the front. You had the top backwards when you found the ding on the Styrofoam. I lean with damage at the factory before the Styrofoam was put in place.

Good stuff! Keep it up - This is just next-level unboxings! New meta.

Great series! Looks like a more intense and invasive version of Consumer Reports. Looking forward to more!

Fantastic video, well done! So pleased you do other consumer products instead of just cars....

Definitely looking forward to more shows like this! Thank you.

Glad to see some focus on Appliances, as a third generation Appliance Tech, I'm increasingly jaded with the units I come across, irregardless of the brand and price point. It'd be great if y'all could try and obtain some critical parts for each, so as to highlight the difference in customer service experiences as it relates to availability of parts/documentation. It's a key pain point for customers when they eventually need a technician, which in my experience averages out at 3-5 years for just about everything.

Also I really want to thank you for branching out! I love cars but seeing your engineering knowledge across other industries is so insightful.

Love the content. Real consumer reports.

i thought they were being super nitpicky with the shipping damage on the first one, but that GASH on the second one hurt me =0

$600 at Lowe's for me. The last one I bought was the same price and lasted me 22 years and we left it when we sold the house. Good enough for me!

What a great idea. Showing consumer reports how it's done.

Thank you for adding consumer products reviews! You always provide great content!!!

I look forward to the comparison analysis and evaluation of these two refrigerators. It would be helpful to compare the service responses for the damages and any other things not meeting customer specifications. ??? I personally do not like how the bottomless drawers dump ALL of their freezing air on the floor every time you open the freezer. There is wasted energy each time you access the freezer. The Frigidaire at least has plastic tubs that help hold the sinking cold air from dropping out.

17:11 when I shifted my interest from motorcycles to cars, I was flabbergasted by the fit and finish of cars. Motorcycle parts are like art pieces compared to cars. The weld lines of frames, parting lines of cast parts, surface finish, etc are all far better on motorcycles than cars. I guess it's because motorcycle parts are more exposed instead of hidden behind some panels.

Love it. Very interesting since we all have fridges and will buy more than a few in our lifetimes.

Thanks guys for keeping the channel going and interesting!! :)

Looking forward to these new videos. Based on how unreliable modern appliances have become I am sure it will be entertaining and sad. I am sure some executives are getting a bit nervous.

Love the new series. Q. Should fit and finish only be assessed after leveling on solid ground?

Hi guys - great to see you sharing more of Munro’s expertise - as a retired Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt the channel is music to my ears - re: plastic fridge parts, slightly dismissive comments seem a bit at odds with Munro’s consistent quest to replace metal with plastic or carbon fibre on EVs

Loved this breakdown. Nice to see the beginning of a wider range of topics.

Considering our fridge is missing two shelves and the ice machine clogs…. Cory we might need to use this data for an upgrade. Also benchmark buggies bc have 475 in the garage.

It is a BOX that gets cold inside. Any more than about US$900 your just stroking your own ego spending more money. (for residential category).

Love the idea of branching out to show viewers other items Munro does!

This is great! Professional look into more products for the consumers. I hope you show even more of the products you all break down..

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching this channel for some time but as an appliance store owner for over 40 years this took it to another level. You could use some training on box removal.

As a Patreon I did enjoy your new content. Keep up your good work :).

About the freezer shelves - grid vs plastic tub: having had had both the plastic tubs are preferable because the grids release all the chilled air out the bottom of the fridge while the tubs retain the cold air around the contents. The tubs mean the fridge has to do less work to return to temp after opening, and the contents are subjected to less warm air.

İ yearn for videos like this. İ have a fascination with fridges amd vacuum cleaners. Thank you for this