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Residential Refrigerator(s) - brands

Yahoo Message Number: 85065
Another informal survey, what brand/model number did you select?

D Vogel

06 Allure 31409

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Yahoo Message Number: 85067
Samsung, RF197ACRS

John

05 Inspire #51399
10 Ford Escape

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Yahoo Message Number: 85074
Samsung, RF197ACRS/XAA

Jim 07 Allure #31570

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Yahoo Message Number: 85086
I believe our Samsung is the same.

Mary Frederick
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Samsung, RF197ACRS/XAA

Jim 07 Allure #31570

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Yahoo Message Number: 85701
After some measuring, I find I need a unit with the freezer on top (or a much taller wife....).

Has anyone found a unit other than the Samsung?

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Yahoo Message Number: 85703
Hi Denis,

Curious what brought you to this conclusion?
There are probably a number of refrigerators that will work but might require some expensive cabinet work. Bottom freezers seem to be in vogue these days.

Barney

07 Inspire 52059

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Yahoo Message Number: 85707
Dennis,e used a 25 cu ft whirlpool, minimal cacinet work had instakk done at Iron Horse in San Antonio, kept original Zantrex inverter, modified wacve, all is good its a sside by side.
Phil Baker 03 Intrigue Ovation #11667

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Yahoo Message Number: 85711
Dennis

I have been looking at the Frigidaire 16.5 cu ft Top Freezer, Stainless which is also an Energy Star Unit, Model FFHT1725PS. Has an optional ice maker. Power use is low also comparative speaking to some others. The issue is the 12 inch platform it sits on. The 16.5 is only an inch or so higher than the Norcold which works better, for my wife, than the Samsung going to the ceiling. Check it out through Sears or Lowes. Nice unit ! Ned Herrmann
06 Inspire 51677

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Yahoo Message Number: 85717
Ned, will this unit be to deep for your cabinet?

Jim

99' Magna #5629

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Yahoo Message Number: 85718
Ned,

Here are the measurements for the Norcold. Your depth for the cutout is 24". The width of the unit is just under 33".

Enclosure Cut-Out Dimensions

Height Width Depth Interior Volume 63-1/4": 160.7 cm 32-11/16": 83 cm 24": 61 cm 12 cu.ft.: .34 cu.m.
The Frigidaire unit you are looking at is almost 30" deep without the handle, but is only 29" wide. If you don't want to go to the bottom freezer, french door models, I would look at side by side counter depth models. They are a little more expensive, but your savings in cabinet remodelling might make up the difference.
We went with a larger Samsung French Door and gave up the two drawers under the Norcold, but the cabinet depth is perfect for the space allowed by CC. The other plus is with two doors to open, you are able to open the fridge doors completely. Just a thought.

S. Brandt, '06 Intrigue, 11964

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Yahoo Message Number: 85720
Barney:

If we leave the drawer intact like this example (we want to keep that storage...) http://www.moenracing.com/samsung/
The (bottom of the) top shelf is about 6' off the finish floor.
My wife is 5'-4" (also off the finish floor).
I am a foot taller at 6'-4", but a bottom freezer seems to put the refrigerator shelves (the thing we use the most) too high for comfort (and safe use).

Denis

PS. Any of this requires some expensive work, but is WAY cheaper than a replacement spouse.

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Yahoo Message Number: 85722
Hi Denis,

If it's any help we have a similar situation except I am only 5'11". Because the Samsung is so much larger than the Norcold was (50% larger) we rarely use the top shelf. We only store things there that we won't need often, then I can get them for her if needed. There is more than enough room in the doors and bottom shelves to store what we need. Hasn't been a problem for us. I've talked with a few folks that also have a small foldable step stool they use. Not perfect but it works.

Have you had a chance to see one of these installed in person?

Hope this helps a little.

Barney

07 Inspire 52059

PS. I have to agree with you regarding the replacement spouse. Been there, won't do that again!

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Yahoo Message Number: 85724
Hi,

We are of the same mind, Barney. The top shelf hasn't seemed necessary so far. Good discussion.

Mary and Mike Frederick
06 Inspire 51784

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Hi Denis,

If it's any help we have a similar situation except I am only 5'11". Because the Samsung is so much larger than the Norcold was (50% larger) we rarely use the top shelf. We only store things there that we won't need often, then I can get them for her if needed. There is more than enough room in the doors and bottom shelves to store what we need. Hasn't been a problem for us. I've talked with a few folks that also have a small foldable step stool they use. Not perfect but it works.

Have you had a chance to see one of these installed in person?

Hope this helps a little.

Barney

07 Inspire 52059

PS. I have to agree with you regarding the replacement spouse. Been there, won't do that again!

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Yahoo Message Number: 85755
Barney:

I have not had the opportunity to see one installed (we must travel in CC-lite zones)and I can't even find one at a local retailer...(not alot of call for counter depth refrigerators in the San Diego area I guess) but we are on the move soon, so there is hope.
This is not an emergent need (fortunately) and I wanted to look at all the options before I was forced to make a choice. I have to admit that we would welcome a larger fridge and freezer.

Thanks for sharing.

Denis

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Yahoo Message Number: 85776
We use the top self of the Samsung for my drinks. The lower freezer is a godsend as we use it a lot and it is so much bigger. We love this setup!

John

2007 Inspire 52028

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Yahoo Message Number: 85779
Terrific idea re the top shelf, John. Thanks! Mike

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We use the top self of the Samsung for my drinks. The lower freezer is a godsend as we use it a lot and it is so much bigger. We love this setup!

John

2007 Inspire 52028