How long do Viking ranges and Sub zero refrigerators last

Anonymous
OP I bought a house with a 20 year old Subzero. It was serviced 3 years ago by previous owners and still going strong. Really like it. All other appliances were replaced so not as strong as Subzero.
Anonymous
Would be interesting to get an update from OP since it's been 5 years since she posted. Have the appliances held up?

We have a wolf microwave (probably a Sharp in wolf branding) that is 8 years old. Our sub zero died after 17 years and we got a new one. Until the fridge died we never had any problems. Never had a Viking. We have all jenn air/kitchen aid appliances in our beach house and have had trouble with the fridge, stove and dishwasher. Also have a GE washer/dryer there which we will have to replace this summer. They aren't broken, they just don't wash and dry very well.
Anonymous
viking is garbage...sub zero built in fridge is great...ge monogram is best value
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Er, I have to replace the roof, AC, and furnace. I wish I had your problems.


Er, I wish I had your problems. We had roof, siding, windows, gutters, doors, HVAC, kitchen, and much more. The house was barely live able.

OP, give the size, I'd be concerned as they are expensive to repair and replace.
Anonymous
We like our viking range. Every single piece on it can be repaired and replaced.
Anonymous
My 16 Year old GE Monogram fridge and double Wolf wall ovens are running perfectly. Replaced a crappy Bosch dishwasher with a Kitchenaid last year--don't recommend Bosch.
Anonymous
We have a 1997 Sub-Zero that we love. We replaced the compressor last year, which was expensive, but otherwise it looks and works great, even with lots of daily opening and closing. We're hoping it lasts another 10 years, at least.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:My 16 Year old GE Monogram fridge and double Wolf wall ovens are running perfectly. Replaced a crappy Bosch dishwasher with a Kitchenaid last year--don't recommend Bosch.


On the other hand, we've had a Bosch dishwasher for 15 years and it's still going strong.

As is our GE Monogram double oven and Thermador cooktop and vent. We just replaced GE Monogram fridge which was leaking with a Sub Zero.
Anonymous
Our sub zero is 28 years old and still ticking, but recently started making a funny noise. Having someone out to look at it next week and he said they typically last 20-30 years (not something we paid attention to when we bought the house a year ago, unfortunately)
Anonymous
High end appliances are expensive to repair and replace. Unless you are a pro level cook get consumer friendly KitchenAid or GE

Ask yourself if you like the appliances for their capability or bragging rights? Trophy kitchens with high end appliances are about the latter rather than the former
Anonymous
Consumer Complaints and Reviews SubZero
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/subzero.html

Consumer Complaints and Reviews Viking:
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/viking.html?page=2
Anonymous
Just had this conversation with a friend... apparently we both got lucky with the cheap builder installed
appliances that do not want to break down after a decade plus. The problem being that our significant
others do not feel like upgrading an appliance that is still working however outdated and worn down it is.
Not until it breaks. When you look at technology progress and all beautiful appliances that have by
far such an improved features, functions, usability, safety, economy of use then that want to make
you cry and you wish your old appliance just gave you excuse to buy a new and awesome machine.
Anything after 10 or 15 years is heavily outdated comes to appliances both to looks and function
so I would personally do not buy a home based on two ancient pieces that have very little to
do with what an appliance have to offer now.

Any cheap appliance now is most likely five times nicer and more functional then the
top of the line 15 years ago, be it refrigerator, oven, stovetop.

It is funny how people can shell 500 bucks for a new phone every five minutes
but they make such a big deal over 5000 refrigerator for a decade really that they use everyday
and not only till "next edition" comes out.



Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:We like our viking range. Every single piece on it can be repaired and replaced.


Our Viking range is 15 years old and has never been serviced. It was expensive, but I'd buy another without hesitation.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Just had this conversation with a friend... apparently we both got lucky with the cheap builder installed
appliances that do not want to break down after a decade plus. The problem being that our significant
others do not feel like upgrading an appliance that is still working however outdated and worn down it is.
Not until it breaks. When you look at technology progress and all beautiful appliances that have by
far such an improved features, functions, usability, safety, economy of use then that want to make
you cry and you wish your old appliance just gave you excuse to buy a new and awesome machine.
Anything after 10 or 15 years is heavily outdated comes to appliances both to looks and function
so I would personally do not buy a home based on two ancient pieces that have very little to
do with what an appliance have to offer now.

Any cheap appliance now is most likely five times nicer and more functional then the
top of the line 15 years ago, be it refrigerator, oven, stovetop.

It is funny how people can shell 500 bucks for a new phone every five minutes
but they make such a big deal over 5000 refrigerator for a decade really that they use everyday
and not only till "next edition" comes out.






You are clueless. A subzero from15 years ago looks exactly the same as one made today, as does a Viking stove.
Anonymous
Wolf ovens, ranges, and cooktops for the win. Not sure how the microwaves are.
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