In this video, you'll learn about the best
48-inch built-in refrigerators, their features and reliability.
You'll learn the differences between all
your options so you can decide which one is right for you.
Plus, you'll learn the problems of all
the brands in buying and installing an oversized, heavy appliance.
Delivery, especially in Boston with its tight spaces, cannot be overlooked.
Let's begin.
Sub-Zero is the most popular 48 inch built-in refrigerator.
Sub-Zero is the largest family owned
American appliance manufacturer based in Madison, Wisconsin.
They were the first with twin compressors,
one for the refrigerator and freezer so the warmer,
moister air in the refrigerator does not cycle into the colder, drier freezer.
They've also improved the product
with Nanotechnology shelving to congeal spills so you won't be cleaning juice
from six months after a spill in your refrigerator.
The product has been designed to keep food fresher for a longer period of time
with their tight vacuum seal and magnetic crisper bins. To reduce spoilage,
you have an air scrubber to scrub ethylene gases off spoiling foods again to keep
food fresher and stop any cross-contamination to other foods.
It's available in stainless steel,
or you can use a custom cabinet panel on the front.
Both styles are available with or without a water dispenser.
All Sub-Zero refrigerators are Smart.
You can control the temperature on your phone.
The refrigerator will send a text alert
for any temperature changes, and if you leave the door open as well.
The warranty is one of the best at five
years full and twelve years on the compressor.
The 648PRO emulates the commercial refrigerator on all stainless steel.
You don't have shelving on the door like a regular refrigerator.
Items are placed in separate compartments.
The icemaker and crisper bins are located underneath for easy access.
The thermometer is placed on the outside as well.
Commercial refrigerators have a
thermometer on the outside so chefs can read the temperature with a glance.
The 648PRO does not have an ethylene scrubber, but it's all stainless inside.
Stainless absorbs cold better,
so your milk and juices from your grocery will be colder.
PRO48 is available with a window or an all stainless.
You cannot place panels on the PRO series.
The most significant development
to a choice of Sub-Zero is True's entry into residential refrigeration five years ago.
They are the largest family owned American
commercial refrigeration company based in St.
Louis.
Considered the best commercial product available,
it's a staple at any supermarket.
If you've grabbed frozen food or soda
at Whole Foods or Wegmans, you pulled it out of a True refrigerator or freezer.
True is a striking professional
refrigerator, especially hinges and stainless shelving.
It's easy to clean an all stainless interior and will cool quicker
like the Sub-Zero PRO. True does have some customization unavailable on a Sub-Zero.
Want a saffron colored refrigerator
with polished brass accents on your hinges? How about cobalt and gold
instead? You have nine finishes and six hinge accents,
with a True refrigerator.
True is a bit different from the Sub-Zero PRO.
All their crispers are on the inside.
There's also a dual compressor refrigerator.
It has some nice touches like ramp up LED and upfront electronic controls.
They're all steel, crispers close tightly with soft closed hinges,
like well made cabinets.
They also place shelving on the door,
unlike their commercial units. However,
they do not address ethylene gases like Sub-Zero.
You also cannot purchase a True refrigerator to accept panels.
Viking redesigned their refrigerator with their ProChill temperature
management system and DC overdrive compressor.
Like the others, they have an electronic temperature display in the front.
They even have Sharp's Plasmacluster technology.
The air purifier fire removes bacteria from your refrigerator and keeps it fresh.
Viking's refrigerator has LED lighting,
17 custom colors, and soft close crispers. Soft close crispers
seal air from the rest of the refrigerator.
It's much improved.
They even introduced integrated columns as well in their seven series models.
However, one of the problems with Viking
is it's single compressor versus two for the others.
A refrigerator this big, 2 may be better.
Having two eliminates taste and odor crossover to the freezer.
Viking needs to work on their reliability, especially refrigerators.
Make sure your dealer's responsible for service. To be transparent,
we like Viking.
We don't sell or service any Viking products.
Still, this refrigerator is a significant improvement for Viking, Kudos.
They're an American made company like
the others on this list, so they deserve your consideration.
Jenn-Air's best feature is its price under 10,000.
You also receive a $1,300 rebate to buy additional Jenn-Air products.
They have other features temperature
management, LED lighting and filters. Jenn-Air controls the refrigerator and freezer
temperature using sensors. It features a filter in the crisper bins
to address ethylene gasses and slow the spoilage of your food.
It also has an LED ramp up lighting.
It looks good along with that dazzling obsidian interior.
The Jenn-Air refrigerator is available with a crushed ice and cube dispenser.
However, it is not two compressors,
it doesn't have the same build quality sellers in this list.
It may be a reason. Their focus,
like Thermador's, has been on smaller integrated refrigerators.
Many people are focused on brands and features as they should.
There are other factors of concern,
some are big problems.
You would think delivery is simple and a similar experience in every store
delivering a 600-800 pound refrigerator
on new soft floors requires significant professional expertise.
Check reviews of any appliance and delivery companies before you buy.
Installation is critical for a refrigerator this large.
You must ensure the compressor is fastened to the wall because the weight is
on the top. The refrigerator could tip if it's not installed properly.
Check the electrical and water
specifications if you're replacing your old 48-inch refrigerator.
They do differ between brands.
We're three stores logging over 40,000
service calls, just last year and just in the Boston area.
Despite what stores tell you, service is a big problem.
For refrigerators, you do need a specialized
refrigeration technician, definitely inquire before you buy.
It depends, for a 48 professional
refrigerator, your choice depends on features and price. Features
keeping food fresh and good reliability,
Sub-Zero is the most popular and True is an excellent option.
Viking is much improved and Jenn-Air offers the best price.
Make sure you check every aspect
of a refrigerator this large like delivery, installation and service.
You don't want to find out after it's too late.
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