Do you have any feedback data on the new Bosch counter depth refrigerators? I have searched TH-cam and have followed some owners who have not reported favorability. Their key issues were door seal not very strong, alarms continue to go off and surprising ice maker issues. Of course this may not be a representative sample, but a few owners took the time to post a few videos. Any thoughts?
Unfortunately it appears most counter depth fridge are 36 inches. Initially I had to replace a 30 inch one. Which they don’t make anymore. I was able to find only a single 33 inch Samsung that would fit in the space.
Is the a problem with the internal water dispenser continually dripping? Any idea what causes this? The fridge is brand new and really love the fridge but will need to return it if we can’t stop the dripping.
We bought a Bosch just a couple of months ago Feb 2021. I thought we would be disappointed by no ice and water in the door, but we don’t miss it at all! The ice is wonderful and we are already used to it. No sweat opening the door for a glass of water. This is the most organized easy fridge we have ever owned! WE LOVE everything about this fridge. We opted for the big crisper drawer and its great!
@@lisakellett517 no, dripping at all. When the fridge was delivered one crew brought it in, another hooked up the water. We wanted someone doing it who knew exactly what they were doing. Our water dispenser was getting real real slow a couple weeks ago. So we change the water filter in the upper right of the fridge and it was instantly back to full speed! Perhaps you could try a new water filter or make sure it’s in good and tight. Good luck!
@@francineclave2207 interesting. Who was the second crew? Someone you hired on your own? We purchased this fridge and love it! Really enjoy the water and ice being on the inside. But the water dispenser drips. Sent it back and the second one has a huge dent in it 🤨 but it also drips. So a third one is coming. Being two of them drip I’m thinking it’s something with the installation or the line but I have no idea how to have them do it differently. Would love to talk to your second crew for some tips. Any advice is welcome. Thanks!
We have had our Bosch counter depth fridge for a year now. Holidays, parties, big bowls of summer fruit, tons of fresh veggies in the center drawer, ice, ice, ice. GREAT ICE! In fact all our company compliments “I really like your ice” and even it’s fun to get ice, because it is so easy to scoop out of the handy ice drawer. Best fridge we have ever owned! Great lighting, good controls, easy to change the water filter. Quiet! This was an excellent purchase. I will be looking at Bosch first for future needs.
looked at a counter depth model today. a little disappointed that the doors open past 180 degrees and are interfered with by side cabinets unless pulled out slightly--no?
Thank you for making this video which answers all my questions. I already fell in love with this fridge. Given the fact that I love my Bosch dishwasher, I am seriously considering getting this fridge to replace my double door Whirpool that constantly freezes my produces in the fridge.
You're welcome! So glad to hear the video was helpful. We'd love to give you personalized help if you are local to NJ/NY - we have a best price guarantee. Stop by one of our showrooms in Montclair or Bedminster NJ or talk to an expert via phone 877-758-7148 or web chat www.designerappliances.com :-)
I am in the process of a kitchen remodel. I did eventually make the decision to purchase this refrigerator. I chose the model with the recessed handles.I have never had a counter depth unit, realizing that I will be sacrificing internal capacity. I have seen independent reviews of this refrigerator mostly on TH-cam that have not been so inspiring. I suppose anyone can have problems with any brand. I did purchase from a reliable local appliance dealer. Also during my research, many people indicate BOSCH customer service is not that great. It’s unfortunate because it’s a major appliance brand.
Thank you so much for the video. Just received my new Bosch (black stainless) and your video helped me to see how to set up the interior and reinforce I made a good purchase.
How do you like it? Did you buy one with 4 doors and if so do you find the feature of the “4th door” ie drawer above freezer helpful? Thanks for your time.
I just ordered mine, and this video helped me make my decision. Thanks for the detailed video! In response to reply below, IMO, the 4th door is a huge waste, and more to go wrong. When you see what the freezer looks like in the 3 door, I believe you will agree!
Very informative review. I learned so much more from this than my appliance salesman, ie: that you can push the bar on the water dispenser for large jugs of water vs just pushing the little button. Every refrigerator I have owned had issues with jamming ice makers or ice that just seem to fall out of the dispenser in the door on their own, as well as things freezing in the lower drawer of the refrigerator. We also have hard water here, and the ice/water dispenser on the door gets really nasty looking after a few years. This refrigerator design really seems to have resolved a lot of issues. I am just wondering how durable this is?
Get more info and pricing on the Bosch counter-depth refrigerator, or stop by and see it in person at one of our showrooms in NJ: www.designerappliances.com/browse-by-brand/bosch-appliances/bosch-refrigerators.html
With the three door (B36CT80SNS), I see that you can control two drawers separately so you can have one for meat and one for vegetables. With the four door (B36CL80SNS), it appears that the entire drawer is controlled by one setting. If I designate that as the vegetable drawer, where would I put the meats? Appreciate the advice -- trying to determine which of the two I want to purchase. Thanks!
Thank you for the very informative and great review. Quick question: are these fridges assembled in US or China. I have read some websites stating China and others have states North Carolina. Thank you in advance for your response.
Just bought one of these off a showroom floor set on on showroom settings... Brought it home, plugged it in, did not cool. Found a guy online that had the same problem and he did a tutorial... Still wasn't that easy. I will add I will add a supplemental when when we get food in it and it starts cooling... FYI the lady at Bosh was absolutely no help. Waste of time sitting on the phone having her tell you that you needed to call a service person out.😡
Is the pull-up drawer dedicated to Deli and cheese? Do you know what temperature the drawer is set to and if there is any humidity control? I believe this drawer should have a low humidity setting. With regards to the four-door unit. How is it possible to keep both vegetables in one bin and fruits in the other when vegetables require a high humidity environment and fruits a humidity environment?
My whole kitchen is fitted with Bosch appliance but I need that French door to make it complete, but we don’t have them here in South Africa. How can I get this refrigerator
Thanks for the video. I have this question. Will any French door refrig fit in an opening that is width 39 in, height 68 in, depth 32 1/2 in.. I can remove the cabinet above the current opening to take care of a 70 inch. But what about when the door is open at 90°? Will it fit within the 39" opening?
Great video! We're considering a Bosch french door - what is the benefit to getting the 3 door w/vegetable trays in the top portion vs the 4 door w/the separate vegetable tray?
Great question! All Bosch refrigerators in this lineup share the same benefits when it comes to the vegetable tray (aka vita fresh pro) regardless of the door configuration you choose. Both door designs provide humidity/temperature control and custom settings for the vita fresh drawer, which includes fish, veggies, drinks, etc. We see customers purchasing the 4 door design if they have kids and want to have an easy access drawer for drinks or snacks so they don't keep opening the entire fridge. Hope that helps!
The fact that it’s not Korean. I will never again buy anything made by Samsung. This is the 3rd time Samsung has failed us. Our current refrigerator has been a nightmare. The ice maker was the first issue that was repaired twice. We have not had a working freezer for 3 months because the control board is on a never ending backorder. We are fortunate that the place we purchased it is willing to refund our money as a credit towards a new fridge. Paid over $1k for a Samsung dishwasher that ended up being replaced after multiple failures. My brother had the exact same experience as we did. Although we love the 4 door Samsung flex, it is sadly nothing more than expensive trash. Never again.
@@romanticdonkey468 OK, let me rephrase that question; what's the compelling reason to buy an Asian (China, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, etc...) made Bosch refrigerator?
Tim Golden... Perhaps people like the design and features? Having duel compressors would be a good reason to buy this fridge. Bosch makes fantastic dishwashers. This might turn out to be a fantastic fridge. Most companies today sources with their parts or labor from foreign countries. Take a look at the auto industry. Many foreign auto makers have plants in the states, while Detroit heavily relies on Mexico. I feel most products today are low quality, regardless of where the parent company is from or the source of the labor. As China continues to expand into the 1st world in regard to their manufacturing, they are producing much higher quality products than the past. A prime example would be in mobile phones. They are soon to be the leader in the industry. I think the label of where something is made is becoming less of an issue as the stereotypes are disproven. Country loyalty is becoming increasingly difficult. Look what Anheuser-Busch. Anyone still think Budweiser is an American beer? All in all, I’d like to support my fellow neighbors, but sadly that isn’t always possible. Also remember that even if a company is based in your home country, the financials are usually spread globally. If you want to support your neighbor, then buy from small businesses, but realize the products they sell likely have some sort of global influence at some point down the line. I grew up buying American made, but what does that even mean anymore?
Hi there, yes we are open. Our Bedminster address is 280 Main Street Bedminster NJ, 07921. Our Montclair address is 208 Bellevue Ave Montclair NJ, 07043. Hope to see you soon!
Good question Lambert Orejola - the middle drawer is a fresco compartment, meaning it can keep your food cool but not enough to freeze. It gives you the option to control temperatures and humidity with 5 presets. The most popular use is for fruits and vegetables (less wilting and browning - items stay fresher longer) but you can also store meats, fish, even drinks or snacks at the desired preset. If the middle drawer isn't necessary for your lifestyle however, Bosch makes other configurations without a middle drawer to give more space in the fridge and freezer compartments. Hope that helps!
The model numbers are different depending on which door configuration you choose. Check out our extended review to see the model numbers: blog.designerappliances.com/bosch-refrigerator-review/
Stay away from purchasing a Bosch 500 refrigerator given my experience of a faulty ice making and fresh water unit that has not worked properly after 3 months since we bought it. Then try to get it repaired.
The interior water dispenser makes no sense to me especially when talking about food preservation. To keep the door open for how ever long it takes to fill what ever size container throws food preservation out the window. We are a family of 4 with busy schedules (yes, even in a pandemic). We would be filling bottles all day keeping doors open for way longer than needed. The fridge is also going to work extra hard just to come back up to temp. Not sold on that concept. Ill stick with the exterior water dispenser.
Our new one (24hours old has a door fault) still waiting for a technician to arrive, called selling dealer and they only sell, no repair, dont buy this product no repair on a brand new unit.
We apologize if it seems that way but we did film many shots at our Bedminster showroom, including adjusting the shelves, fitting bags of ice in the freezer, and the interior/exterior design. If there is something specific we didn't cover, let us know! We take pride in distilling overloads of jargon into one easy to understand video :-)
Thanks for your feedback NWS189! We apologize the video seemed misleading. We have this Bosch fridge working live in our Bedminster NJ showroom so we were able to spend time using it and getting customer feedback. Let us know if there is something you would've liked to hear/see and we can address it for you :-)
Want other counter depth refrigerator options? See our top picks: www.designerappliances.com/blog/best-counter-depth-refrigerators/
Do you have any feedback data on the new Bosch counter depth refrigerators? I have searched TH-cam and have followed some owners who have not reported favorability. Their key issues were door seal not very strong, alarms continue to go off and surprising ice maker issues. Of course this may not be a representative sample, but a few owners took the time to post a few videos. Any thoughts?
Unfortunately it appears most counter depth fridge are 36 inches.
Initially I had to replace a 30 inch one. Which they don’t make anymore. I was able to find only a single 33 inch Samsung that would fit in the space.
Is the a problem with the internal water dispenser continually dripping? Any idea what causes this? The fridge is brand new and really love the fridge but will need to return it if we can’t stop the dripping.
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@@gabrielrios7141 me? I don’t think so.
We bought a Bosch just a couple of months ago Feb 2021. I thought we would be disappointed by no ice and water in the door, but we don’t miss it at all! The ice is wonderful and we are already used to it. No sweat opening the door for a glass of water. This is the most organized easy fridge we have ever owned! WE LOVE everything about this fridge. We opted for the big crisper drawer and its great!
@@Rhon48 no scratches, and we really use it too. We dont have children through, but I am a serious cook!
Any dripping from the water dispenser? We just purchased this fridge and love it but we may need to return because the dispenser has a slow drip.
@@lisakellett517 no, dripping at all. When the fridge was delivered one crew brought it in, another hooked up the water. We wanted someone doing it who knew exactly what they were doing. Our water dispenser was getting real real slow a couple weeks ago. So we change the water filter in the upper right of the fridge and it was instantly back to full speed! Perhaps you could try a new water filter or make sure it’s in good and tight. Good luck!
@@francineclave2207 interesting. Who was the second crew? Someone you hired on your own? We purchased this fridge and love it! Really enjoy the water and ice being on the inside. But the water dispenser drips. Sent it back and the second one has a huge dent in it 🤨 but it also drips. So a third one is coming. Being two of them drip I’m thinking it’s something with the installation or the line but I have no idea how to have them do it differently. Would love to talk to your second crew for some tips. Any advice is welcome. Thanks!
@@francineclave2207 I mean you don’t need a crew to hook up water to the fridge. It’s simple to connect you don’t need to be a plumber.
We have had our Bosch counter depth fridge for a year now. Holidays, parties, big bowls of summer fruit, tons of fresh veggies in the center drawer, ice, ice, ice. GREAT ICE! In fact all our company compliments “I really like your ice” and even it’s fun to get ice, because it is so easy to scoop out of the handy ice drawer. Best fridge we have ever owned! Great lighting, good controls, easy to change the water filter. Quiet! This was an excellent purchase. I will be looking at Bosch first for future needs.
looked at a counter depth model today. a little disappointed that the doors open past 180 degrees and are interfered with by side cabinets unless pulled out slightly--no?
Thank you for making this video which answers all my questions. I already fell in love with this fridge. Given the fact that I love my Bosch dishwasher, I am seriously considering getting this fridge to replace my double door Whirpool that constantly freezes my produces in the fridge.
You're welcome! So glad to hear the video was helpful. We'd love to give you personalized help if you are local to NJ/NY - we have a best price guarantee. Stop by one of our showrooms in Montclair or Bedminster NJ or talk to an expert via phone 877-758-7148 or web chat www.designerappliances.com :-)
I am in the process of a kitchen remodel. I did eventually make the decision to purchase this refrigerator. I chose the model with the recessed handles.I have never had a counter depth unit, realizing that I will be sacrificing internal capacity. I have seen independent reviews of this refrigerator mostly on TH-cam that have not been so inspiring. I suppose anyone can have problems with any brand. I did purchase from a reliable local appliance dealer. Also during my research, many people indicate BOSCH customer service is not that great. It’s unfortunate because it’s a major appliance brand.
This is one of the best and informative reviews I’ve seen! Very helpful.
Glad it was helpful! Please subscribe if you want more videos like this :-)
Thank you so much for the video. Just received my new Bosch (black stainless) and your video helped me to see how to set up the interior and reinforce I made a good purchase.
Just bought mine today. Super excited to use it!
We are so glad - Enjoy!
How do you like it? Did you buy one with 4 doors and if so do you find the feature of the “4th door” ie drawer above freezer helpful? Thanks for your time.
I just ordered mine, and this video helped me make my decision. Thanks for the detailed video! In response to reply below, IMO, the 4th door is a huge waste, and more to go wrong. When you see what the freezer looks like in the 3 door, I believe you will agree!
@@chefsal How do you like your fridge? I just got mine, it has a constant hum of the compressor, does yours do that?
ADXBRAD just got an
Lg because I read humming noise, but guess what LG has it too. They are all shitty products
Very informative review. I learned so much more from this than my appliance salesman, ie: that you can push the bar on the water dispenser for large jugs of water vs just pushing the little button. Every refrigerator I have owned had issues with jamming ice makers or ice that just seem to fall out of the dispenser in the door on their own, as well as things freezing in the lower drawer of the refrigerator. We also have hard water here, and the ice/water dispenser on the door gets really nasty looking after a few years. This refrigerator design really seems to have resolved a lot of issues. I am just wondering how durable this is?
That was a really good video! Bosch should pay you guys for that!
Get more info and pricing on the Bosch counter-depth refrigerator, or stop by and see it in person at one of our showrooms in NJ:
www.designerappliances.com/browse-by-brand/bosch-appliances/bosch-refrigerators.html
Most sensible marketing! I'll get one.
Just bought it today. Looked at every fridge in the 1.5-3.5k range and this one stands above. It’d functional and the most beautiful fridge under 5k!
How is the space in the freezer? Do you find its too small? Thoughts? thanks
Wait, there are fridges over $5k??
@@chrisginoc There sure are. Even Bosch makes a few.
www.bosch-home.com/us/productslist/refrigerators/french-door?pageNumber=1
Did you buy the four-door refrigerator? Can I ask how you like it thus far? Anything you don’t like ?
Are you still happy three years later? It has poor reviews
With the three door (B36CT80SNS), I see that you can control two drawers separately so you can have one for meat and one for vegetables. With the four door (B36CL80SNS), it appears that the entire drawer is controlled by one setting. If I designate that as the vegetable drawer, where would I put the meats? Appreciate the advice -- trying to determine which of the two I want to purchase. Thanks!
Can you turn off the ice maker if not in use?
I LOVE REFRIGERATORS
Very good looking fridge.
Sounds like a bionic fridge! Love the features
Thank you for the very informative and great review. Quick question: are these fridges assembled in US or China. I have read some websites stating China and others have states North Carolina. Thank you in advance for your response.
Very helpful video. Very blunt about Bosch but seal the deal with me & Bosch.
Just bought one of these off a showroom floor set on on showroom settings... Brought it home, plugged it in, did not cool.
Found a guy online that had the same problem and he did a tutorial... Still wasn't that easy. I will add I will add a supplemental when when we get food in it and it starts cooling... FYI the lady at Bosh was absolutely no help. Waste of time sitting on the phone having her tell you that you needed to call a service person out.😡
How is the fridge working now William?
Is the pull-up drawer dedicated to Deli and cheese? Do you know what temperature the drawer is set to and if there is any humidity control? I believe this drawer should have a low humidity setting. With regards to the four-door unit. How is it possible to keep both vegetables in one bin and fruits in the other when vegetables require a high humidity environment and fruits a humidity environment?
My whole kitchen is fitted with Bosch appliance but I need that French door to make it complete, but we don’t have them here in South Africa. How can I get this refrigerator
Problem for me is all there refrigerators are 72” in height. Way to tall to fit in my spot.
Thanks for the video. I have this question. Will any French door refrig fit in an opening that is width 39 in, height 68 in, depth 32 1/2 in.. I can remove the cabinet above the current opening to take care of a 70 inch. But what about when the door is open at 90°? Will it fit within the 39" opening?
Great video! We're considering a Bosch french door - what is the benefit to getting the 3 door w/vegetable trays in the top portion vs the 4 door w/the separate vegetable tray?
Great question! All Bosch refrigerators in this lineup share the same benefits when it comes to the vegetable tray (aka vita fresh pro) regardless of the door configuration you choose. Both door designs provide humidity/temperature control and custom settings for the vita fresh drawer, which includes fish, veggies, drinks, etc. We see customers purchasing the 4 door design if they have kids and want to have an easy access drawer for drinks or snacks so they don't keep opening the entire fridge. Hope that helps!
thanks. very thorough.
Thank you for watching, glad it was helpful! Please subscribe for more videos like this :-)
is it possible to turn off the ice maker???
Can I buy the 3 door model with the regular bars and then install the pro bars myself afterwards?
DANG doubt anyone will reply. But check with your appliance store.
If the holes match up I’m sure they’d be more than happy to sell you handles
@@futbolplaya07 I can't decide on the pro bars 3 door.. or no handles 4 door... decisions, decisions, decisions.
DANG I bought the 3 door. I personally don’t like 4 doors. Seems like a gimmick.
Please make one with water dispenser inside and 70" tall!
We agree and will pass this feedback along to Bosch :-)
When will the 70” be available?)
Do you have one without water and ice dispenser?
They don’t but you can turn the ice dispenser off!
Hello, how to fix a water leak under the veggies drawers?
Model B21CL80sns/01
What's the compelling reason to buy a Chinese made Bosch refrigerator?
The fact that it’s not Korean. I will never again buy anything made by Samsung. This is the 3rd time Samsung has failed us. Our current refrigerator has been a nightmare. The ice maker was the first issue that was repaired twice. We have not had a working freezer for 3 months because the control board is on a never ending backorder. We are fortunate that the place we purchased it is willing to refund our money as a credit towards a new fridge. Paid over $1k for a Samsung dishwasher that ended up being replaced after multiple failures. My brother had the exact same experience as we did. Although we love the 4 door Samsung flex, it is sadly nothing more than expensive trash. Never again.
@@romanticdonkey468 OK, let me rephrase that question; what's the compelling reason to buy an Asian (China, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, etc...) made Bosch refrigerator?
Tim Golden... Perhaps people like the design and features? Having duel compressors would be a good reason to buy this fridge. Bosch makes fantastic dishwashers. This might turn out to be a fantastic fridge. Most companies today sources with their parts or labor from foreign countries. Take a look at the auto industry. Many foreign auto makers have plants in the states, while Detroit heavily relies on Mexico. I feel most products today are low quality, regardless of where the parent company is from or the source of the labor. As China continues to expand into the 1st world in regard to their manufacturing, they are producing much higher quality products than the past. A prime example would be in mobile phones. They are soon to be the leader in the industry. I think the label of where something is made is becoming less of an issue as the stereotypes are disproven. Country loyalty is becoming increasingly difficult. Look what Anheuser-Busch. Anyone still think Budweiser is an American beer? All in all, I’d like to support my fellow neighbors, but sadly that isn’t always possible. Also remember that even if a company is based in your home country, the financials are usually spread globally. If you want to support your neighbor, then buy from small businesses, but realize the products they sell likely have some sort of global influence at some point down the line. I grew up buying American made, but what does that even mean anymore?
@@romanticdonkey468 only if there were more choices than Bosch and Samsung… woe (whoa) is me
is Made in Turkey bosch any good or better than chinese made bosch?
Is the 4 door available in black?
Hi Fernando Peña! Unfortunately no. Right now black stainless steel is only offered on the 3 door model.
Doesn't the fridge stay open too long while filling up the water inside?
Just got one but water is not cold and barely makes two cups of ice. Not happy.
where is the showroom address? Is it now open?
Hi there, yes we are open. Our Bedminster address is 280 Main Street Bedminster NJ, 07921. Our Montclair address is 208 Bellevue Ave Montclair NJ, 07043. Hope to see you soon!
Whats the middle drawer for? Can it be used as a freezer?
Good question Lambert Orejola - the middle drawer is a fresco compartment, meaning it can keep your food cool but not enough to freeze. It gives you the option to control temperatures and humidity with 5 presets. The most popular use is for fruits and vegetables (less wilting and browning - items stay fresher longer) but you can also store meats, fish, even drinks or snacks at the desired preset. If the middle drawer isn't necessary for your lifestyle however, Bosch makes other configurations without a middle drawer to give more space in the fridge and freezer compartments. Hope that helps!
What’s the model number?
The model numbers are different depending on which door configuration you choose. Check out our extended review to see the model numbers: blog.designerappliances.com/bosch-refrigerator-review/
Stay away from purchasing a Bosch 500 refrigerator given my experience of a faulty ice making and fresh water unit that has not worked properly after 3 months since we bought it. Then try to get it repaired.
The one you sold me is a disaster and even worse the manager won't even return my call about it.
The message here is don't buy Bosch fridges unless it happens to be this model?
Haha :)
Buying cheap things is false economy
The interior water dispenser makes no sense to me especially when talking about food preservation. To keep the door open for how ever long it takes to fill what ever size container throws food preservation out the window. We are a family of 4 with busy schedules (yes, even in a pandemic). We would be filling bottles all day keeping doors open for way longer than needed. The fridge is also going to work extra hard just to come back up to temp. Not sold on that concept. Ill stick with the exterior water dispenser.
ease of use except its too tall!
Our new one (24hours old has a door fault) still waiting for a technician to arrive, called selling dealer and they only sell, no repair, dont buy this product no repair on a brand new unit.
Llo
When does the review start? All I see is an overview. Someone is getting paid.
You have to toch the ice on only bad thing ..with this kong flu
There is a scooper that comes with it to scoop and put ice in your glass
Hype
EXTREMELY DISJOINTED WITH BOSH FRIDGE ! ONLY PROBLEMS AND DAILY ISSUES!
F,,,, Bosh
No part of this review was hands-on. You literally used the stock footage from their commercials.
We apologize if it seems that way but we did film many shots at our Bedminster showroom, including adjusting the shelves, fitting bags of ice in the freezer, and the interior/exterior design. If there is something specific we didn't cover, let us know! We take pride in distilling overloads of jargon into one easy to understand video :-)
This fridge has terrible reviews though
More of a commercial than a review. Misleading.
Thanks for your feedback NWS189! We apologize the video seemed misleading. We have this Bosch fridge working live in our Bedminster NJ showroom so we were able to spend time using it and getting customer feedback. Let us know if there is something you would've liked to hear/see and we can address it for you :-)
@@DesignerAppliances there should be at a minimum some pros and cons to a product review. Pretty basic stuff.
@@NWS189 Thank you, we will definitely update this video once we have some cons to report!