Fridge fit / By opening
Refrigerators that fit a 30 inch opening
From the makers' spec sheets and install guides, with their side, top and back gaps.
Short answer
1 of the 40 fridges we check fit a 30 in opening. The biggest is the GE GTS18HYNRFS at 17.5 cu ft. It needs 68⅜ in of height.
What fits 30 in, biggest first
| Model | Size | Needs height | Past the counter |
|---|---|---|---|
| GE GTS18HYNRFS 17.5 cu ft top-freezer On Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab) | 17.5 cu ft 28 × 67⅜ × 30½ in | 68⅜ in | 7 in |
Size is width × height × depth without handles. Height is to the top of the door hinges. Past the counter is from a 25½ in counter front, with the maker's back gap. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Close, but too wide
- GE GBE21DYKFS⅛ in too wide29¾ in wide, and the maker wants ⅛ in on each side. That's 30 in.
- Whirlpool WRT318FZDW¾ in too wide29¾ in wide, and the maker wants ½ in on each side. That's 30¾ in.
- Frigidaire Gallery GRFN2023AF¾ in too wide30 in wide, and the maker wants ⅜ in on each side. That's 30¾ in.
- Haier QHE16HYPFS2⅞ in too wide32¾ in wide, and the maker wants 0 in on each side. That's 32¾ in.
- Samsung RF18A5101SR3 in too wide32⅛ in wide, and the maker wants ⅜ in on each side. That's 32⅞ in.
Why the gaps matter
A fridge pushes heat out around the case. Squeeze it into a tight opening and the compressor works harder and runs longer. Most ask for ⅜ in on each side and on top, and 1 to 2 in behind.
A fridge listed at 30 in wide won't go in a 30 in opening. Look for one about ¾ in narrower than your opening.
Before you buy
Measure the narrowest door on the way in, too. A fridge that fits the opening can still get stuck in the hall. Will it fit through a 30 in door?