Sub-Zero 642

Pros: Chills, thrills, makes a ton of ice, and houses all your food where you can see it.
Cons: Can be really rough on the moving people.

I remember the first Sub-Zero refrigerator I ever saw. It was in the unbelievably luxe kitchen of a large Park Avenue apartment, the kind where when the elevator opens, you step out into the living room. The kitchen was larger than I had previously...

Pros: two compressors; attractive interior and exterior
Cons: higher cost

A lot of people might rule out Sub-zero refrigerators because of their cost. It is important, however that you compare apples with apples. Once you decide that you want a built-in refrigerator, you have eliminated much of the refrigerator market. You ...

Pros: great storage space
Cons: heavy door

I know of many families who have two standard refrigerators, one in their kitchen and one in their garage, because they can't possibly fit all of their groceries into one. Every time I go to their houses, they have to run back and forth from the garage...

Pros: Lots of room and looks great
Cons: Can't think of any

I have had sub-zero refrigerators in the last two houses that I rented, so when it came time for me to purchase my own refrigerator – sub-zero was at the top of my consideration list. I did consider other refrigerators, but have to say that I was biased...

Pros: Hard to see them right now.
Cons: Horrendous service experience. Extremely expensive.

This refrigerator was great while it was working. I've had my 642 for 3 years and developed a problem with the freezer 5 weeks ago. So far, I have not been able to get it fixed. Calls to Sub-Zero were frustrating, and I was given the name of an ...

Pros: Food stays fresher longer, attractive design, well laid out
Cons: Expensive (but worth it!)

Yes, Sub Zero refrigerators are expensive, but ours has been worth every penny and more! Frozen items stay ice cold without freezer burn (ice cream can stay in there for months without growing ice crystals) and refrigerator items are well chilled. Our ...

Pros: overall good looks
Cons: price, ease of maintaining

While I love the look of our Sub-Zero (my husband is a furniture maker and made cherry panels to match our cabinets..a design plus)..the reality of maintaining the unit is not so rosy. Yesterday, we discovered that the process of removing and...

Pros: Bulk ice dispenser. Digital temperature readout. Stainless steel looks. Storage bins and crisper.
Cons: Faulty controls. Vacuum light on after cleaning compressors. Need to "reset" after power outage. 

Bought to install as built-in at new home 8 years ago. Have had problems with temperature control on many occasions. Had trouble keeping consistent temperature due to issues with electronics. Even after repair had trouble with temperature control due to power outages, Sub Zero service recommended we turn breaker off for at least 20 minutes to reset electronics. Worked a couple times but not always. Will need to get serviceman back out to fix same problem. Front display indicates vacuum condenser even after cleaning on regular basis. Very disappointed with this high end product. When working correctly the unit does perform well, but this does not change my opinion of this refrigerator. Would not recommend this product to potential buyer.