Fridge fit / By opening
Refrigerators that fit a 33 inch opening
From the makers' spec sheets and install guides, with their side, top and back gaps.
Short answer
7 of the 40 fridges we check fit a 33 in opening. The biggest is the GE GBE21DYKFS at 20.8 cu ft. They need 66⅜ to 72¼ in of height, depending on the model.
What fits 33 in, biggest first
| Model | Size | Needs height | Past the counter |
|---|---|---|---|
| GE GBE21DYKFS 21 cu ft bottom freezer (30 in) On Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab) | 20.8 cu ft 29¾ × 69⅞ × 34⅛ in | 70⅞ in | 10¾ in |
| Frigidaire Gallery GRFN2023AF 20 cu ft 30 in French door On Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab) | 20 cu ft 30 × 68¾ × 31 in | 69⅛ in | 6½ in |
| GE GWE19JYLFS 18.6 cu ft counter-depth French door On Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab) | 18.6 cu ft 32¾ × 69¾ × 29 in | 70¾ in | 5½ in |
| Whirlpool WRT318FZDW 18 cu ft top-freezer (30 in) On Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab) | 18.2 cu ft 29¾ × 65⅞ × 31⅜ in | 66⅜ in | 7 in |
| Samsung RF18A5101SR 18 cu ft counter-depth 3-door French door (33 in) On Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab) | 17.5 cu ft 32⅛ × 70 × 28⅛ in | 70⅜ in | 4¾ in |
| 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 |
| Haier QHE16HYPFS 16.8 cu ft counter-depth quad door On Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab) | 16.8 cu ft 32¾ × 71¼ × 26¼ in | 72¼ in | 2¾ 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.
3 of these have under ½ in to spare. Measure in three spots and use the smallest.
Close, but too wide
- LG LRDCS2603S⅛ in too wide32¾ in wide, and the maker wants ⅛ in on each side. That's 33 in.
- Bosch B33CM10SNS⅛ in too wide31¼ in wide, and the maker wants ⅞ in on each side. That's 33 in.
- Frigidaire FRFG2033AV⅝ in too wide32¾ in wide, and the maker wants ⅜ in on each side. That's 33½ in.
- LG LTCS20020S¾ in too wide29¾ in wide, and the maker wants 2 in on each side. That's 33¾ in.
- Maytag MRT711SMFZ¾ in too wide32¾ in wide, and the maker wants ½ in on each side. That's 33¾ 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 33 in wide won't go in a 33 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?