northland refrigerator

I am building a home and purchasing all appliances.
I would like an all-refrigerator, and am considering Northland.Anyone have one, please let me know how you like it, I would also appreciate input on other brands that any of you like.
Thanks,
Linda

Hi,

I happen to own a Northland all-refrigerator, which has 25 cubic feet of storage space.

The first time I saw one, it was with a stainless steel interior and exterior with a lofty pricetag to match. I later learned you could have a white aluminum interior and the stainless steel exterior, which brings down the price quite a bit.

The only problem I have had with this refrigerator either I caused to happen or I noticed it after I did a something not too smart. Last summer I made some stock, which was finished around midnight. I wanted to go to bed and didn't have the patience to cool it down nor was I willing to set the alarm to come back in hour. Instead I stuck a rather hot stock pot into the refrigerator. It obviously ran continuously for sometime, which seemed to trigger a problem with the frost-defrost cycle of the condensor.

When I contacted Northland, they sent a new compressor assembly and paid the labor. Their refrigeration-compressor is one unit, which can be disconnected and pulled off. They had no interest in taking this unit back, so I kept it for spare parts in the future.

Prior to this I had a Sub-Zero all refrigerator for over 25 years. I never had any significant problems with my Sub-Zero, it died of old age. I do like the Northland's compressor on top instead of the bottom. I do like the extra 4-5 square feet of extra storage, because of the Northland's design. I also like their door shelves are made of metal instead of Sub-Zero's plastic, which did crack over time.

If you are seeking more information, then please ask!

Regards,

I used to have Northland and had no complaints. The reason for Northland was that our kitchen was small and they were one of the only companies that could make a refrigerator that would fit in the long, deep, and narrow space available. They seemed to be just about the most flexible company around when it came to non-standard configurations. I never had to make a service call on it.

Cathy2 wrote:The only problem I have had with this refrigerator either I caused to happen or I noticed it after I did a something not too smart. Last summer I made some stock, which was finished around midnight. I wanted to go to bed and didn't have the patience to cool it down nor was I willing to set the alarm to come back in hour. Instead I stuck a rather hot stock pot into the refrigerator. It obviously ran continuously for sometime, which seemed to trigger a problem with the frost-defrost cycle of the condensor.

Was this really your fault? It seems to me I've put hot things in the refrigerator under similar circumstances once or twice and not caused a breakdown. If a Hotpoint or Frigidaire could handle it, an expensive refrigerator ought to be able to, in any just world.

I had Northlands in my last house and was completely satisfied (five years with no problems): I like the modular design, racks and shelving, ease of cleaning, isolation of refrigeration and power module. Prices are high, though. I'm back with Sub-Zero in my current kitchen, but next time I have a choice I'll likely return to Northland.

Currently I have a Wolf range (dual fuel), Wolf range hood, and Kitchenaid dishwasher. I'm satisfied with the range (my second Wolf) and would re-purchase. I don't like the Wolf exhaust system (though the stainless hood looks good, the fan control is poor), and the Kitchenaid dishwasher is worthless. If I were replacing them, I'd select a Best hood and either Bosch or Miele dishwasher.