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SUB-ZERO MODEL 542 42" STAINLESS STEEL BUILT IN REFRIGERATOR

The Sub-Zero 542 Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezer has more than 24 cubic feet of storage capacity in all. As with all Sub-Zero units, every inch of the large interior is easily accessible.

 

Meets strict Department of energy requirements

Front venting allows unit to be completely built in and serviced from the front

UL approved for US and Canada

 

Side by side refrigerator / freezer

Shallow-depth design means access is easy to any area of the refrigerator

Electronic controls are up front and easy to use

Bright LED updated interior lighting

Humidity compartment is large with smooth sides for easy cleaning-there's even an added storage drawer

Automatic ice maker provides an ample supply of ice

Sub-Zero's dual refrigeration system ensures the freshest food and energy efficiency

Specifications:

  • Capacity:
    • Refrigerator Capacity: 16.2 cu ft (459 L)
    • Freezer Capacity: 8.2 cu ft (232 L)
  • Electrical Requirements: 115 V AC, 60 Hz, 15-amp circuit
  • Annual Energy Usage: 653 kWh / $54 (Based on 8.29 cents per kilowatt hour

Approximate Dimensions:

  • Height: 84" (2134 mm)
  • Width: 42" (1067 mm)
  • Depth: 24" (610 mm)
  • Door Swing Clearance: 25-9/16" (649 mm)

Approximate Weight:

  • Shipping: 710 lbs
 
Very unusual for us to have a unit in this condition for sale. This is a fully refurbished 500 series unit with new fresh food factory OEM evaporator. This is a rare model with the stainless tubular handles. It has no exterior flaws on either of the stainless steel doors. No dents, dings, or scratches on any of the stainless doors. The top grill has one very tiny flaw you can barely see. The interior has updated LED lighting, appears complete and in very good condition. A couple of the bins may have some scuff marks on some of the glass shelves and clear plastic, but overall very good condition, but not 100% perfect. Unit comes only as shown in the below photos regardless of the factory description pasted above. What you see in the photos is what you will get. We have been selling built-in refrigerators under our four EBay sites for the last 20 years and have over 4,000 positive feedbacks at 100%. 
 
This model is the best of both worlds. The exterior looks like the current model, but this unit has no electronics, no circuit board, no sensors, and no touch pads to break. None of that stuff.  It is a very simple design which almost any refrigerator guy can fix. All parts still available. Here are some parts which it could ever need: compressors are only $119 each, cold control $90, evaporator or condensor fan motors about $30 on Amazon, generic ice maker about $45 on Amazon. You see they cannot make this simple design anymore because government regulations won't allow them and people want fancy. Well fancy is not a good design for refrigeration -  the simpler the better. Turning a mechanical knob to adjust the temp is better than an electronic push button and much easier to repair. As part of refurbishing, any required parts, we always install ONLY factory OEM Sub-Zero parts. We never use replacement or aftermarket parts from China imports.  The Chinese parts are often 70% less in cost but they are substandard and often do not fit or are defective.  We replace all Sub-Zero fresh food evaporators with new Sub-Zero evaporators on every 500 and 600 series model we sell.  This is normally a $2,000 repair, since all SZ fresh food evaporators for these models will fail at some point do to corrosion. So, all these models, along with some 400 series models, will have new factory fresh food evaporators already installed when you receive the unit. We suggest you read about this on the internet.
 
Let us explain how this works:
 
If you buy a Sub-Zero unit the fresh food evaporator will corrode and fail. The Freon gas will leak out and the fresh food section will slowly get warmer until it no longer gets cold. This never happens to the freezer side. This occurs on the 400, 500, 600, 700 series models. Not sure about the BI series yet because they have not been out long enough. Then, the Sub-Zero refrigerator guy will make a $150 service call to your house and he will estimate the repair at around $2,000. You can add another $800, or more if he lies about the compressor being bad also, which they often do. Compressors do go out, but not that often and not at the same time. So you can assume that the majority of the Sub-Zero units being sold on Ebay have not had the fresh food evaporator replaced AND THAT IS WHY THEY ARE BEING SOLD.  You can add another $2,000 to the price you pay because the part will fail. Additionally, seldom are the stainless steel doors described accurately since most will have some type of damage. The stainless doors are about $1,100 each, plus installation which can be a nightmare to align.
 

We do offer a 14 day refund policy, but you have to pay both way shipping charges on a return.*  All our items are professionally packaged and wood crated to ensure safe shipping.  Please read the entire auction before bidding or buying it now.  Again, this item has been completely tested and functions as new.  No other items are included with this other than what is shown in the below photos.  What you see in the below photos is what you will get, so look at them carefully prior to bidding.  All our items are professional packaged and crated, at no extra charge, for safe shipping.  So, if you need something 100% perfect or better than what is described in this auction, then this item may not be for you.

SUB-ZERO 542 42" NO-FLAW STAINLESS STEEL REFRIGERATOR

$4,595.00 Regular Price
$4,495.00Sale Price
  • If you buy a Sub-Zero unit the fresh food evaporator will corrode and fail. The Freon gas will leak out and the fresh food section will slowly get warmer until it no longer gets cold. This never happens to the freezer side. This occurs on the 400, 500, 600, 700 series models. Not sure about the BI series yet because they have not been out long enough. Then, the Sub-Zero refrigerator guy will make a $150 service call to your house and he will estimate the repair at around $2,000. You can add another $800, or more if he lies about the compressor being bad also, which they often do. Compressors do go out, but not that often and not at the same time. So you can assume that the majority of the Sub-Zero units being sold on Ebay or on Craigslist have not had the fresh food evaporator replaced AND THAT IS WHY THEY ARE BEING SOLD.  You can add another $2,000 to the price you pay because the part will fail. Additionally, seldom are the stainless steel doors described accurately since most will have some type of damage. The stainless doors are about $1,100 each, plus installation which can be a nightmare to align

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