Liebherr Refrigerator
by rd @ 9:15 am 8 comments »
Meet the uber-fridge. We recently took a peek at this poster-boy for efficient, modern, home refrigeration. Pictured at right is the 30″ Liebherr Model #: CS1650. A few, fab features:
- fully Energy Star compliant
- 11.3 cubic foot capacity
- full stainless steel cabinet and doors with ergonomic handle design and swing function
- 2 dual compressors designed for quiet, if not silent operation,variable speeds and energy efficiency
- thin wall construction - wider interior
- no false back wall - deeper interior
- precise digital controls to conserve energy and preserve food
- dual refrigerator systems to optimize control, save energy, and separate air flow
- BioFresh technology maintains fruits in vegetables in the storage drawers under optimal temp and humidity conditions
- SuperFrost System for quick freezing
- glass door shelves (glass holds cold much better than plastic)
- 2 one gallon storage spaces on the door
- factory icemaker
- doors are field reversible without a kit
- freezer’s FrostSafe System prevents cold air from escaping when door is open
- full 2 year warranty on all parts and labor and a full 5 year warranty on parts and labor for items in Sealed System
American refrigerator manufacturers should checkout the design features of this sleek, European challenger to Viking. Other cool models available, as well.
as pictured $3,699 @ warners’ stellian
more info and dealer locations @ almo specialty products
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We have just had a second Leibherr 1650 delivered and I am just as disappointed with it as with the first. In both cases, the unit looked like a bomb had gone off inside of it. The problem is that the inner lining plastic shell is so thin (read cheap)that it takes nothing for it to break. It seems about as rugged as the plastic clam shell packaging that my child’s toys come in. Other components (hinges, drawers) look just as flimsy. In fact, the refer door just fell off as my wife openned it (thanks for the dent in my floor Leibherr)which sent me straight to sharing my feelings on this awful piece of s___, something I am not ordinarily inclined to do. Stay away from this very poorly made brand.
Sorry to hear about your problems. We had a look at the Liebherr fridges at a trade show and were quite impressed. Sounds like you have some real issues. One problem with these high-end refrigerators is finding extensive product reviews and dealer showrooms. Here’s a link for more consumer reviews of the product.
http://ths.gardenweb.com/search/nph-ind.cgi?term=liebherr
I’ve had my 27″ Liebherr fridge for a few months and couldn’t be happier. I flipped the door hinges myself which wasn’t too hard, but I’m pretty handy. Hooking up the ice maker was a pain, but I’ve never heard of an ice maker that’s easy to hook up.
As for the day to day, I really like it. I like the mechanism on the handles and the little shelves and racks on the interior.
2 months in and I give it a big thumbs up so far.
I meant 30″
I was considering the Sub Zero 27″ which was twice the price and got the Liebherr instead.
Sorry.
The hinge on the handle of our top door broke after seven months use by two adults. The hinge is so cheap and flimsy. It is not covered by warranty, what a cheek, it is due to poor workmanship. Avoid this fridge.
I own the built in version of the Liebherr, model 1650. Since buying the unit 9 months ago I have had four service calls fixing things from coolant lines, new compressor and new fans, and still not working properly. I find the service to be less than professional and Liebherr completely unresponsive. In fact Liebherr at this point will not even reply to my emails or phone calls asking for support on another failed compressor. Keep in mind on a built in each time they come out, I have to remove the trim and then re fit the fridge back in when I they are done.
The doors have very weak magnets so unless one is extremely careful the doors may not shut completely. There is an alarm but it can’t be heard more than a few feet from the unit.
Warranty repair in New York is coordinated by a company in Arizona which can result in communication problems, i.e. the three hour time differential.
Our unit has been repaired once under warranty because of faulty sealing of cooling lines going into freezer.
We have had recurring problems of the freezer not maintaining proper temperatures. After 3 or 4 days it usually seems to recover to proper temperature.
Having owned a Sub-Zero in the past, I regret not having spent the considerably more money for one instead of the Liebherr
We bought the freestanding 36″ We were told it had the auto close mechanism. Once details came out it was noted that it didn’t have that. So now the french doors feel like cheezy dorm cooler doors and are difficult to close with lots of squeaking. Right now I am trying to see if there’s some sort of fix for this crap. The rest of the fridge is nice. The doors are not a place to skimp on with though when it is the primary point of interaction. I too would have bought the sub zero if I knew these doors didn’t come with the cool close mechanism. Sad.
I will update my comments if Herr Liebherr seems to want to do anything about this problem.