They definitely offer a different level of product

I think it depends on whether you value the lack of hassle above all else. A 36" Sub-Zero in Canada starts at $15659 MRSP. The average fridge lasts about 10 years. You could buy a typical $2500 fridge three times to get similar reliability over 30 years, and still come in at half the price of the Sub-Zero. I'm not saying this is ideal---it is far more wasteful to toss out 3 appliances instead of 1. But for average consumer, Sub-Zero's excellent longevity isn't enough to constitute a good value. It's a luxury product for people who don't need to worry about trivial details such as how much their appliances or vacation homes cost.

@@Nse204 The average new fridge has sub-quality parts manufactured in China. They break down within a year or so. My reliable 17 yr old fridge, a 48” US made GE Monogram, had American made compressor/electronics. It never broke down and had similar options to the SubZero in its day. GE is now made in China as are many of the others, very poor quality. SubZero appears to be reliable. When a fridge breaks down, it’s a huge hassle. Food spoilage, finding a tech who can fix it, sourcing parts for the unit, getting a reasonable date for repair, and making the unit whole again without call backs. Some people wait weeks to get their fridge back up and running.

@@Nse204 You omit that a SubZero adds substantial value to any home, and also is vastly more environmentally friendly than throwing away 6 other fridges. In the NYC area a SubZero is at most 2-3 times the cheaper models, which usually have no drawers; we have four. And they just run, year after year.

They make a great product

Great points!

Our pleasure!

They are great!

That's great! They make a great product

We don't have the Hestan refrigeration currently, but mixing up the color of a fridge with custom panels or custom color is a great way to make a statement. We are carrying Hestan grills, and love the color options there though

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Always wondered who says anything lasts 10,12 or 20 years...

@@YaleAppliance1 This was our local appliance chain called Atiorio in CT. I asked the installer (also their repair person) how long on average it lasts. He said if I maintain it by cleaning the internal compressor grill every 6 months like I do for dust, I am guaranteed to get 10 to 12 years of reliable service. After that, it just depends on the unit. My parents in FL also own SubZero and their last unit lasted 14 years before the compressor went. They just bought a new one three years ago so we will see how long that lasts as well as mine.

This was my question because a lot of old appliances have ran for 15-20 years. Once they die they are replaced with stuff way more expensive and they break in under 5 years. Complete trash. So I hear people saying sub zero will last 20 years. Well yeah I’m sure they do but are the new ones built to the same standards or are they cheap like everything else.

@@redman2751 I would like to know this as well and brands all across the board are not built like they used to be. I think your question may have been intentionally avoided. From research it is the compressor w/sub-zero and or ice makers on all brands.

Yeah, they are starting to catch up

Right, a year ago I was told it would be over a year. I could do 5 months no problem..!

yes you can

Good point!

Thanks for sharing!

What does that even mean?

Sorry to hear this. If you purchased with us please give our customer service a call to discuss options.

Did you get this resolved? Did you call Sub Zero?

If you purchased with us please contact our customer service directly so they can help you resolve. If you didn't purchase with us, suggest you talk to your dealer and Sub-Zero directly.

We bought the largest one door GE, in 1992, no frills. I didn't want the narrow 2 door ones. Had an ice maker set up, but we never got around to istalling the ice maker. We replaced it with a newer GE before we sold the house a few months ago. It was still running. I wander if the new GE's would last that long.

Thank you

Not a high standard, but I agree.

We can put it on the list!

Like this one...kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bMWliame0syxn58.html

You're welcome!

That was from a display unit in our showroom.

Love SZ...Refrigerators are getting better

No sone rating, but its quiet in my kitchen.....and it is open to my den

Wolf sells amazing products across all categories of cooking. They all service well.

@@YaleAppliance1 yeah, but are they considered as elite as sub-zero? In refrigeration, nothing can touch SZ. No other brand has come close to the reliability of SZ, which is why they have the status they currently have. I'm just trying to figure out if Wolf is considered to be in the same elite tier with cooking, or if they're more comparable to other high end cooking brands. Also, it's so common for quality to suffer during a buyout, so I wonder if there was anything like that after the Wolf buy out in 2000. I certainly would hope a company like SZ wouldn't let quality go down the drain, but sometimes it's just accidental.

Wolf is elite in cooking. Service and reliability have not suffered since the acquisition. There are few others to consider if looking for the "best" cooking products. Depending on the types of products you are considering for your space, other brands to consider would be Gaggenau and Miele.

Wolf and Subzero are owned by the same company. Wolf is the brand for cooking appliances, Subzero for refrigeration and Cove for dishwashers.

Subzero owns wolf, so they are the same company.

Yes, Subzero still makes the best residential refrigerator though companies like True are nipping at their heels.

@@YaleAppliance1 and Gaggenau

Sub-Zero has not performed/announced any changes in these units for 2021.

@@YaleAppliance1 can you do a video on the subzero pro series? There are not too many videos out there about the pro series

Family owned!!!!

I think it is overpriced with about same life expectancy, and similar issues as others l thought l might want to splurg on one, but changed my mind after reading the comments.

And you would have those 9-15 LG fridge/freezers for about 5 years and have TONS of service calls - if you can find a certified repairman in your area or a parts dealer. Meanwhile, your food goes bad in 1/3 the time of a SZ. But, yeah, I am sure to you "That makes no sense." smh

When designing a house you may want the panels to cover the fridge and the flexibility that an all-refigerator model offers. In the great scheme of things they are expensive but are built to last.

Sub zero everytime

Definitely