Sub-Zero 2201R
Refrigerator · US market · 40 owner topics
Specifications for 2201R with owner checks for this product design. Use the matching manual for control sequences and replacement parts.
Specifications & model details
For Sub-Zero 2201R, the source gives width 36 in (914.4 mm), height 73 in (1,854.2 mm), depth 24 in (609.6 mm). Measure the narrowest doorway, turning space and final opening using those same directions. These are product measurements; add the separately specified hose, ventilation, door/lid, handle and service space. The reported width × depth occupies about 6.00 square feet before those allowances.
Plan a refrigerator replacement by measuring the opening and route, checking the exact model drawing, and matching configuration and utility needs.
Category & symptom guidance
Before shopping, measure the refrigerator opening rather than relying on the old appliance’s name or nominal size. Record width at the top, middle and bottom; height at both sides; and depth from the back wall to the relevant cabinet or counter edge. Note trim, uneven walls and any cabinet lip that changes the usable space. A refrigerator may be narrower than the opening but still project into a walkway or prevent a nearby cabinet from opening. These are your observations, not manufacturer specifications. Keep them separate from the exact replacement model’s published dimensions. There is no universal standard that guarantees a replacement will fit: configurations, hinges, handles and installation requirements vary. If the opening is irregular or a dimension is close, remeasure and use the manufacturer’s drawing to determine whether the proposed model is suitable.
A refrigerator’s closed depth does not tell you how it will work in the room. Find the exact model’s installation drawing and check how far doors, handles and drawers extend when opened, if those measurements are provided. Consider the swing direction and whether a wall or cabinet blocks a door from opening far enough to remove shelves or drawers. Check freezer access and the path to the kitchen table or island as well as the refrigerator itself. A listing photo cannot establish the full opening geometry. If the drawing does not show a needed open-door measurement, ask the manufacturer or seller for it; do not infer it from another model in the product family. Your decision should account for both the closed appliance footprint and the space needed to load food and clean removable parts.
Measure the route from the delivery entrance to the kitchen: doorways, halls, turns, stairs, elevator openings and the final approach. Record the narrowest clear width and height and any turn where the appliance must rotate. Ask the retailer what dimensions it uses to assess delivery and whether packaging affects passage. Do not assume that a refrigerator that fits the room can reach it. A route measurement also needs context: a doorway’s nominal width may be reduced by the door leaf, trim or a handrail. Keep route measurements in a separate list from the kitchen opening so a delivery team can review them. If the retailer cannot confirm passage from your information, ask for a site assessment or its written delivery requirements before purchase. That can prevent a late refusal or a change in the planned placement.
Compare the replacement’s exact configuration with the utilities and features you need. If you want water or ice, confirm the specific model’s connection requirements and whether your kitchen has the corresponding supply point. Do not assume a water line is present or suitable just because the old refrigerator used one. Note the location of the electrical outlet and any installation constraints shown in the manufacturer’s materials; do not move or modify wiring yourself. Choose the freezer arrangement, dispenser and interior layout based on your routine rather than appearance alone. The replacement may offer a feature that requires additional installation work, or omit one you depend on. Ask the seller or manufacturer to resolve these points using the full model number. Keep each requirement as a checkable item so a sales description for a neighboring configuration does not quietly change your plan.
Before placing the order, compare your measurements with the installation drawing for the exact model and configuration. Check overall dimensions, door projection, required opening space and connection locations where the drawing supplies them. Ask the retailer to confirm any unresolved fit or delivery issue in writing. Plan what happens to food if the old refrigerator is removed before the replacement is ready. The FDA’s refrigerator guidance can help you plan safe food storage during an outage or move; keep a thermometer available and follow current food-safety guidance for time and temperature. If service or delivery causes an extended interruption, arrange suitable cold storage rather than assuming food will remain safe. Keep the old appliance operating until the delivery plan is firm when practical. Do not rely on a generic dimension or a photograph as final fit confirmation.
Closed dimensions alone do not establish practical fit.
The appliance may not pass even if each straight opening appears adequate.
The feature may require qualified installation work or may not be usable as planned.
No. Height, depth, door projection, hinge geometry, opening space and delivery route can differ. Compare the exact replacement drawing with your measurements.
Arrange cold storage for the interruption and follow FDA refrigerator food-safety guidance, including use of a thermometer.
These sources support the shared guide. Exact model specifications and matched family procedures have their own sources above.
Owner guidance by Specs & Parts, drafted with GPT-6 Luna. Sources and scope.
Recorded model facts
| Specification | Recorded value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh-food capacity | 20 cu ft | ArchiveCalifornia Energy Commission — Refrigerators archive cec-refrigerators.xlsx; sheet Table; row 26592 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026 |
| Total capacity | 20 cu ft | ArchiveCalifornia Energy Commission — Refrigerators archive cec-refrigerators.xlsx; sheet Table; row 26592 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026 |
| Reported depth | 24 in | ArchiveCalifornia Energy Commission — Refrigerators archive cec-refrigerators.xlsx; sheet Table; row 26592 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026 |
| Reported height | 73 in | ArchiveCalifornia Energy Commission — Refrigerators archive cec-refrigerators.xlsx; sheet Table; row 26592 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026 |
| Reported width | 36 in | ArchiveCalifornia Energy Commission — Refrigerators archive cec-refrigerators.xlsx; sheet Table; row 26592 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026 |
A comparison group built from recorded designs
29 records in this historical-source group. The group uses the brand, category and recorded design, rather than a guessed series or production year.
These are source-record ranges. They do not establish current availability, a shared repair platform or installation compatibility.
2201R has 10 recorded specification fields. Compare the fields that matter for your space and use, then resolve gaps with the original documents. These are catalog candidates; fit, availability, and successor relationships have not been established.