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SubZero is quite expensive, and also quite nice; mine has a service display behind the vent to see current status and trouble codes). They also keep the same models for a long time. This should help with parts availability.

I did have a problem with the ice maker freezing up, but reading the service manual figured out that the drain heater just needed to be tweaked a bit (it also doesn't hurt to turn off the ice maker when nobody is going to use ice for a while)

Considering the possibility of my refrigerator doing finishing moves is an extra bonus.

I'm staying in a house right now that features a SubZero refrigerator. It's at least ten years old, huge, and full.

It's not very efficient, when it comes to power consumption.

But the freezer is huge, and works for this family.

Agreed! And to color your recommendation - SubZero is famous for using dual compressors (vs. the traditional single), which better circulates & chills air.

You can now buy from most firms a separate fridge and freeze which practically means dual compressors, and even better you can replace just one side in case of a catastrophic failure.