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You would think 42-inch refrigerators would be more popular in larger kitchens. They have more usable cubic footage than the standard 36-inch model. A 36-inch professional refrigerator is about 22 cubic feet in capacity. A 42-inch professional refrigerator is almost 26 cubic feet. There is a considerable storage difference, especially if you are considering a side-by-side model. However, 36 inches is the cabinet standard for refrigerators. Forty-two inches is far less common. When designing your kitchen, you must specify a 42-inch refrigerator actively, or your cabinet shop, designer, and appliance store will automatically assume you only have a 36-inch space for your refrigerator, even in a larger kitchen. In this article, you will learn the best brands and their features for 42-inch refrigeration. We will briefly look at side-by-side refrigerators compared to French door refrigerators as well. Lastly, we'll cover several additional options to fill a 42-inch space. Smaller integrated refrigeration columns have become much more popular over the last few years because you can customize your options and placement. They also fit within a cabinet and become indistinguishable from the rest of your cabinets. You will have more brand choices shopping for integrated columns. So, this article will be about all your refrigeration choices for your 42-inch space, whether you are looking for one unit or two units. Let's get started. Short on time? Get our free Counter Depth Refrigerator Buying GuideFrench Door vs. Side-By-Side Professional RefrigeratorsFrench door refrigerators are more popular because you have more lateral storage and refrigerator space than side-by-side refrigerators. Side-by-side refrigerators tend to be narrower in smaller sizes, but not at 42 inches. You have more freezer space in a 42-inch refrigerator than in a side-by-side refrigerator. Since COVID-19 and quarantining, people have looked at their freezer capacities more critically to store food. Unfortunately, they were limited to standalone freezers and side-by-side refrigerators as they have again become more popular. In 42-inches, side-by-sides are a legitimate option because you have space, and you are not pulling a heavier freezer drawer like the bottom freezer of a French door. I would recommend viewing both before buying. Sub-Zero has the only 42-inch French door refrigerator on this list. Read More: French Door vs. Side-By-Side Counter Depth Refrigerators Best 42-Inch Counter-Depth Refrigerators for 2022Sub-Zero French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator CL4250UFD/O - $12,060You have the most selection for 42 inches in the Sub-Zero brand. You have side-by-side and French door options, both of which you can place a custom panel on to match your cabinets. Both also have the option of a water dispenser. Sub-Zero Refrigerator HighlightsSub-Zero refrigerators have the best food preservation system, capacity, adjustability, and overall longevity. Sub-Zero was the original refrigerator with two compressors keeping the warmer refrigerator air separate from the colder, drier freezer. The vacuum seal is designed to keep the outside air out of your refrigerator along with magnetic crispers to keep the air in the crisper, Their food preservation system scrubs the air of ethylene (the gas that fruits and vegetables give off that makes them go bad quick), mold, bacteria, and viruses every 20 minutes, keeping your food fresh longer. It's the most sophisticated on the market. Imagine an avocado lasting two to four weeks in a refrigerator – that's how well this system works. The shelves are split and allow for many different configurations. Their nanotechnology coating does not allow the spills to spread, so you won't be cleaning sticky juicy bits months after a spill. Lastly, you can now operate and control your refrigerator from the Sub-Zero app. You will receive text alerts when the door is open or when you need to replace the filter. Features
True Counter-Depth Refrigerator TR-42-SBS-SS-B - $20,999True Refrigerator HighlightsTrue is the one refrigerator company with the ability to out-design Sub-Zero. In many ways, they are similar. Both are family-owned American companies manufacturing in the US. True is a huge company. If you bought ice cream at your local supermarket, you pulled it out of a True freezer. This unit reflects its commercial styling. However, you can customize this refrigerator with ten colors and another six for the hinges for a truly unique finish. Plus, the True 42-inch refrigerator is available with a glass door as well. Color has become a trend for appliances, and True has some interesting combinations. A few of my favorites include white with gold accents, green with pewter accents, and blue with copper accents. They have copied Sub-Zero's innovations, including two compressors and two evaporators. True's temperature can be controlled in one-degree increments, like a Sub-Zero as well. True is a solid piece of steel inside as well as outside. True's all stainless steel interior absorbs cold better than plastic or painted metal. Stainless also doesn't retain odors and resists spillage to a certain degree. True may not have an air purifier like Sub-Zero, but they do have an all stainless steel interior. Then again, Sub-Zero does not have a scrubber in their all-stainless professional models either. Additionally, True's inside crisper bins and shelving are solid glass and steel. AvailabilityTrue is one of the only luxury brands available within eight weeks, six months to a year faster than most competitive brands. True Problems
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If you want to learn more about True, then listen to their CEO from our series, Behind the Brand. JennAir Pro Counter Depth Refrigerator JF42NXFXDE - $10,299JennAir Refrigerator HighlightsJennAir is the least expensive brand on this list and has the best rebate program. They also have the only model with water and ice on the door. When the big innovation is an "Obsidian" or a black interior, it's a sign that JennAir has fallen a bit behind the market leaders for pro-style refrigeration. This unit has decent shelving and two evaporators to maintain temperature and humidity in the two compartments. At 25 inches deep overall, including the doors, it is over two inches shallower than the Sub-Zero and over three inches shallower than the True. Their professional refrigerator has similar measurements as their integrated without some features. Some deeper items are harder to fit. It also does not have spill-proof shelves like the rest on this list. Still, JennAir is a solid choice for a price, while the others are clearly better units. Features
Your Best Alternative: Integrated Column RefrigerationIntegrated column refrigeration has become increasingly popular, as we mentioned at the beginning of this article. It's seamless to the cabinets and allows you to customize your refrigerator and freezer for location and size. Integrated fits within a cabinet, whereas the door of a professional refrigerator will protrude past your cabinets. However, that shallower depth decreases the internal cubic footage due to the shallower depth. The difference in cubic footage is over 10%. That Sub-Zero pro is 24.2 cubic feet compared to 21.3 cubic feet for the integrated. They offer two different looks in your kitchen. The professional style is noticeable, and the other is completely hidden. More manufacturers also produce the integrated type because it's easier to comply with energy laws with two smaller units than one larger refrigerator. For 42 inches, you must buy two units, a 24-inch refrigerator and an 18-inch freezer. An industry term you may have heard is columns. Best Integrated Column Refrigerators and FreezersThermador 18-Inch Freezer Column T18IF905SP ( $6,499) and 24-Inch Refrigerator Column T24IR905SP ($6,999)Thermador Column Refrigeration HighlightsGood-looking would be the word to describe Thermador's new integrated refrigeration. Inside and out, the 18-inch freezer and 24-inch refrigerator columns make a 42-inch pair. Then again, Thermador abandoned the one 42-inch unit for integrated refrigerators long ago. This series is well-conceived from being able to use these without handles to the interior ramp-up theater-style LED lighting. The display is the most intuitive and controls many of the refrigerator functions. You can also set the door to a "push to open" mode. If your hands are full, you can push the door, and it will open automatically. Their air management system and bin storage keep food fresher as well. New last year, they added the stainless interior as well. However, at a 25-inch total depth with doors, you may have problems fitting larger trays and platters. Consider a backup fridge in the basement for those extra-large items. Thermador has a great rebate program, with free dishwashers and hoods with qualified purchases. Features
Sub-Zero 18-Inch Freezer Column DEC1850FI ($8,040) and 24-Inch Refrigerator Column DEC2450R ($8,620)Sub-Zero Column Refrigeration HighlightsSub-Zero's freshness system of twin compressors, vacuum seal, magnetic crispers, and air scrubber was also designed into their integrated units. Features
Read More: Sub-Zero vs. Thermador Column Integrated Refrigerators Key TakeawaysThere certainly are some great choices for 42-inch refrigeration, especially when considering side-by-side refrigerators. You will have much better storage than a 36-inch refrigerator. What will help you decide between them is knowing your priorities. The Sub-Zero French door is an excellent choice if you are looking for function. True is interesting with the ability to customize and a new freshness story. JennAir is decent for the price, along with packages as well. Thermador and Sub-Zero are all good choices with many options for that fully seamless look in your kitchen. Additional Resources Want to learn more about counter depth, professional and integrated refrigerators? Get the Yale Counter Depth Refrigerator Buyers Guide with features, specifications, and inside buying tips for all the brands. Well over 1 million people have read a Yale Guide.
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Is it worth getting a counterIf you need to conserve space for a better flow in your kitchen, go with a counter-depth. If you have a large family, though, we recommend regular-depth to ensure you'll have plenty of space to meet your daily needs. Meanwhile, avoid costly mistakes by carefully measuring your space.
What widths do counterCounter-depth refrigerators tend to be a little wider than standard-depth models to make up for a shallower depth, and you can find models with up to a 48-inch width. Whirlpool brand offers a 36-inch wide counter-depth refrigerator and additional larger width models ranging from 35 ½ –35 ⅝ inches wide.
Does Sub Zero make a 42 inch refrigerator?42" Classic French Door Refrigerator/Freezer - Panel Ready
Accepts custom panels for an integrated look within cabinetry or stainless-steel accessory panels and handles to match other Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove products.
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