SBS24I3

Most common issues on this model

1. Freezer door seal leaking where the panel has loaded the hinge
2. Defrost drain frozen over, leaving water in the cabinet
3. BioFresh drawer sensor reading off
4. IceMaker inlet restricted by scale
5. Evaporator fan noise from either column

Pairing an FI 1051 freezer with an RBI 1410 BioFresh refrigerator, the SBS24I3 is the cabinet-panel counterpart of the SBS 243. Listed in the 2009 and 2013 guides, it looks like cabinetry when closed, and the 21.8 cubic feet inside stay out of sight until someone opens the door.

After removing the panels, we examine the freezer column first: the gasket, the frost on the back wall, the drain, and the ice tray. In the refrigerator column we test the BioFresh drawers with a probe and the fan with the door held shut. Both columns defrost automatically, so each drain gets flushed.

The seam between the two cabinets is checked for a gap that allows humid air in. We deliver a written price before work begins and back the repair with a 30-day workmanship warranty.

Key features

• 48-inch built-in side-by-side for custom panels (FI 1051 plus RBI 1410)
• 21.8 cu ft total: refrigerator 8.7, BioFresh 4.1, freezer 4.5 cu ft (2009 guide)
• 115V/60Hz/700W, SN-T; IceMaker 2.2 lbs/24h
• Panel version of SBS 243