The BI-42SID is a 42″ Classic side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with an internal dispenser, from Sub-Zero’s legacy built-in lineup.
One side of the cabinet running warm while the other holds temperature is the issue reported most on a BI-42SID, sometimes alongside new fan noise from behind the rear panel. Separately, the internal dispenser delivering no water, or delivering it slowly, is a common call that’s usually its own issue rather than connected to the cooling split.
Key Features
- 42" Classic side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with internal dispenser
- Classic BI- built-in generation, no longer produced
- OEM parts generally still available to order, though legacy items take longer to arrive than parts for a current model, specific to the BI-42SID.
Most Common Issues on This Model
01
One side of the cabinet warm while the other side holds temperature, as recorded for the BI-42SID.
02
Fan noise from behind the rear panel that was not there before — the same holds for the BI-42SID.
03
Internal dispenser delivering no water, or delivering it slowly