What is a Column Refrigerator

Sub-Zero’s IC30 columns give you excellent freedom to customize. For starters, the refrigerator and freezer column are both available with a left hinge door swing or right hinge door swing, so they can be built in on either side of one another. Plus, the refrigerator column is available with or without an ice and water dispenser, depending on your preference. And since these are panel ready models, you can customize the exterior appearance however you’d like.

With both columns standing in at 30 inches wide, you get a 60 inch refrigeration set-up—more than you could ever get from a standard side-by-side refrigerator. If you’re a little less concerned with freezer space, you could easily opt for the IC24FI 24 inch freezer column instead.

Gaggenau’s 400 series refrigerator columns come in widths of 24” or 30”, with a matching 24” freezer column. German engineered for a contemporary aesthetic, Gaggenau’s column selections give you the means to build a beautiful “refrigeration wall.” You can even pair these columns with the Vario 400 series 24-inch wine cooler, which holds up to 99 bottles.

Miele has been an innovator in refrigeration for many years, and their foray into columns is an exciting development. The MasterCool series columns are available as panel ready units, or with a stainless steel door. Like the Sub-Zero series highlighted above, each column is available with a right or left-positioned hinge, so the refrigerator and freezer can be built on either side of one another. And with the panel ready option, they can be designed to match your cabinetry. Miele produces reliable refrigerators with sophisticated cooling systems and a handful of convenience features, and their columns are no exception. Most notably, these models are RemoteVision capable, which means Miele can remotely monitor them and alert you if they require care.

The Miele MasterCool series is among the most customizable line of columns available, because these columns are available in three different widths: 22”, 30” or 36”.

Bored of the Stainless Steel look? Don’t want to bother with custom panels? Viking offers eight different color options in their Professional 5 series. Additionally, these columns are available with right or left-positioned hinges for installation flexibility. On the inside, Viking’s powerful ProChill Management System ensures outstanding cooling performance. The Variable Speed DC Overdrive Compressor cools foods quickly and efficiently. Viking doesn’t just make refrigerators that look good—they perform reliably and quietly.

These columns are available in 30” and 36” widths, meaning you can get up to 72 inches of refrigerator and freezer space while still achieving the side-by-side look. Or, you can opt for a 36 inch refrigerator column with a 30 inch freezer column.