Bosch : B22CS50SNS 22 cu. ft. Linea Series Side by Side Refrigerator - Stainless Steel Review

I replaced my 14 year old dead quiet white Maytag with a stainless steel Bosch.It has a nice, sleek look, but problems and more problems.The first Bosch refrigerator was different from the showroom model in Lowes (stay away!).The showroom model did NOT have two large vent holes on the top surface of the unit, and the refrigerator I received did--covered with stainless steel tape. I was told by the deliveryperson to keep on---a real pretty site, right? That was the first thing.Second is the constant-- I repeat, constant--and penetrating alarm sound/shrill beep that goes on 15-20 seconds (not one minute) after the door is open, and there is NO way to permanently shut it off.It can drive you CRAZY.Next is when you get water from the dispenser. No matter how careful you are, it leaks and drips onto the surface of the door, then drips AFTER you take away the drinking glass. In addition, the freezer shelves fill with frost VERY quickly.However, I noticed a crack in the interior of this unit, so back it went to Lowe's, and I received the same model as a replacement. Why I just didn't select another/different brand, well, I was naive.I have a space problem and need a counter depth refrigerator.
Anyway, the second Bosch refrigerator arrived, complete with the holes on top and all its other sundry faults I mentioned above. Now, the difference is that this second unit was so noisy, so loud, that I heard the noise from my bedroom, which is quite far away fron the kitchen. The noise was that loud and constant.Let me repeat: constant.I absolutely could not and cannot take it. I could not get a restful night's sleep.Mind you, the first refrigerator was quiet.This second replacement, as loud as can be, and extremely intolerable and unrelenting. Obviously, there was something wrong with it. I called Lowe's and they are picking it up tomorrow, and that is the end of my buying a Bosch refrigerator. I will have my money refunded.I am thinking about an LG.I hear that brand is the quietest.Any suggestions?Bottom line:please stay away, far, far away, from Bosch refrigerators.The absolute worst.Oh, one more thing:I have a Dacor range and microwave.The stainless steel on Dacor appliances seems superior in shine and durability to the much more duller Bosch finish.Don't buy Bosch.Ever.
Update:I finally found a refrigerator--a KitchenAid.See my review of this.

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Bosch B22CS50SNS Linea 500 Series Stainless Steel Side-By-Side Refrigerator - B22CS50SNSS. Counter Depth. 22 Cu. Ft. Capacity. Multi-Flow Shower Cooling System. Frameless Exterior Ice And Water Dispenser With LED Illumination. Spill Proof Glass Shelves. Adjustable Door Bins. Humidity Control Drawer. Door Open Alarm. AntiBacterial Wall Linings. Energy Star Qualified. Stainless Steel Finish

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Fisher and Paykel : E522BLXFD Refrigerator - Stainless Steel Left Hinge Flat Door Review

I should have known better!My old Kenmore died and I bought this noxious import because ita) fit in a 32" nook; b) I didn't want an ice maker; andc) it looked great.("Sleek European styling") I didn't know that it has a DC compressor and emits a constant whine (or bass hum, buzz or hum, depending on the cycle).At its worst it is like having a truck idling in your kitchen.But you always hear it.The noise kicks in even if you haven't opened the door in an hour, and cycles last from 30 minutes to what seems like hours.The sales rep I finally reached via the escalation dept. confirmed that it's not a question of decibels, but of frequency.As for noise complaints I found after it was too late, he reluctantly admitted that, yes, there are some people who find the noise really disturbing.Or as the repairman told me, "I know it's loud, but that's normal for this thing.That's just the way they make them these days," he said, and showed me how the high speed compressor was attached to the back of the machine with a few screws and with absolutely nothing to soften the sharp whine it makes most of the time.My Kenmore rumbled a bit but it never, ever made that awful shrill piercing relentless whine.I can hear it in my office or bathroom adjacent to the kitchen but not upstairs or in the shower.I can't even imagine what this thing would be like in an apartment!

These new compressors are a known issue, which is something I wish I'd found out before I bought this thing from Albert Lee appliances in Seattle. You'll find complaints about GE, Frigidaire, Kenmore and others.But at 17.3 cf, most of them are half the price of this sleek European mediocrity.

Not everyone is sensitive to noise.If you're oblivious to tv test patterns, dentists drills, high tension wires or a speaker when you leave the stereo on, you might think it was pricey but okay.At least it's prettier than the white molded plastic you usually see.

But if you think that hearing your fridge when you're in another room at twice the price, either buy a mid-priced fridge with the same or more features, or get a Sub Zero for $3,000, and steer clear of Fisher & Paykel products.This is by far the worst appliance I have ever owned.

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Height incl. feet and hinge cap: 66 3/4". Width: 31 1/8". Depth incl. Handle: 28 3/4". Depth w/ Door open 90°: 56 7/16". Depth w/ Door Closed excl. Handle: 27". Minimum Air Clearance each side: 1". Minimum air clearance - at rear (incl. compressor tray): 1 1/2". Minimum Air Clearance on Top: 2". Refrigerator Storage Volume: 12.4 cu. ft.. Freezer Storage Volume: 4.9 cu. ft.. Total Storage Volume: 17.3 cu. ft.. Silver Prepainted Cabinet: Yes. Frost-Free Freezer: Yes. Glass Shelves: 4. Humidity Controlled Produce Bins: 2. Roll Out Center Freezer Tray: 1. Half-Width Door Shelves: 2. Full-Width Door Shelves: 2. Covered Door Shelves: 2. Door Alarms: Yes. Ice Cube Trays: 2. Egg Trays: 2. Freezer Drawers: 2. Front Levelling Feet: Yes. Energy Consumption: 487 kWh/year. Rethinking how to store and preserve your food - Fisher & Paykel was on a mission when it created Active Smart, an advanced refrigeration system. Active Smart uses unique electronic intelligence to continuously monitor and adapt its cooling conditions, adjusting the flow of cold air based on daily use and climate conditions. So it's not working overtime or under par - just smarter and more efficiently. Even the produce bins provide maximum care. Humidity controls keep lettuce green, herbs garden-fresh and fruit crisp for up to two weeks. What about the homemade gazpacho in the refrigerator, or the just-churned ice cream in the freezer? Independent sensors accurately monitor temperatures in both compartments to maintain the safest, most precise temperature.

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Fisher and Paykel : E522BRXU Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator (Right Hinge) Review

I bought my house, and found that the previous owners had done their own kitchen remodel which left a really strange size cutout for the fridge.It took me weeks to find this one which (as far as I can tell) is the only counter depth and narrow refrigerator.Anyway, it is a good fridge.No complaints.The fridge is cool looking, but the only reason that I can think someone would buy this one is for size.If you aren't restricted by size, I would look at a wider fridge.

Good things to know... There is an inline water filter (works good, easy to change), ice maker doesn't take up too much room, the fridge is counter depth (they don't advertise it as such but you can tell by the dimensions and the back is flat).The inside is small but the fridge doesn't look freakishly small.Oh, the ice maker is temperamental; it doesn't bother me but if you love ice this could be a problem.

Almost no one carries these; if you need to "see" it I found a Samsungat the big box retailers that is about the same size.If more than two people live in your house, or you like to buy big soda bottles, etc., maybe take a peek at something with similar dimensions before you buy.

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Bottom Freezer 17.6 Cubic Feet Total Capacity 12.4 Cubic Feet Fresh Food Capacity 5.2 Cubic Feet Frozen Food Capacity Frost Free Product name Fisher & Paykel E522BRXU Stainless Steel Refrigerator Product DescriptionThe Fisher & Paykel E522BRXU Stainless Steel Refrigerator is just the appliance you're looking for. This stainless steel refrigerator offers unparalleled temperature control. 2 variable speed fans provide independent control of the refrigerator and freezer compartments, while independent sensors monitor the temperature of each compartment. This Fisher Paykel refrigerator also provides great food care with technology that constantly monitors daily climate conditions to ensure that proper temperature is maintained. A humidity control system is great for regulating moisture in the fruit in vegetable bin. The Active Smart System provides for faster cooling and freezing. This and other great refrigerators are available today for a guaranteed low price from P.C. Richard & Son!Refrigerator TypeBottom FreezerTotal Capacity17.6 Cubic Feet Total CapacityFresh Food Capacity12.4 Cubic Feet Fresh Food CapacityFreezer Capacity5.2 Cubic Feet Frozen Food CapacityDefrost TypeFrost FreeColorStainless SteelDispenserIce and Water DispenserInterior Shelf TypeAdjustable Glass ShelvesDeep Door StorageFixed Door ShelvingCrisper Drawer TypeStandard Crisper DrawerBottle KeepersTall Bottle KeepersFreezer Shelves1 Plastic ShelfFreezer Storage Baskets2 Freezer Storage BasketsDoor SwingRight Hand Hinged Door - Not ReversibleCounter DepthYesOther Features DOORS ARE NOT REMOVEABLE DURING DELIVERY Dimensions31.1(w) X 66.7(h) X 27.0(d)Shipping Weight220 lbs

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