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Refrigerators that fit a 36 inch opening

From the makers' spec sheets and install guides, with their side, top and back gaps.

Short answer

19 of the 40 fridges we check fit a 36 in opening. The biggest is the GE Profile PVD28BYNFS at 27.9 cu ft. They need 66⅜ to 72¼ in of height, depending on the model.

What fits 36 in, biggest first

ModelSizeNeeds heightPast the counter
GE Profile PVD28BYNFS
27.9 cu ft 4-door French door
On Amazon		27.9 cu ft
35¾ × 69⅞ × 34¼ in		70⅞ in10¾ in
Café CVE28DP2NS1
27.8 cu ft 4-door French door
On Amazon		27.8 cu ft
35⅝ × 69¾ × 34¼ in		70¾ in10¾ in
GE Profile PFE28KYNFS
27.7 cu ft French door
On Amazon		27.7 cu ft
35¾ × 69⅞ × 34¾ in		70⅞ in11¼ in
GE GNE27JYMFS
27 cu ft French door
On Amazon		27 cu ft
35¾ × 69¾ × 33⅜ in		70¾ in10 in
LG LRDCS2603S
26 cu ft 3-door French door (33 in)
On Amazon		25.5 cu ft
32¾ × 69⅞ × 33 in		70⅞ in8½ in
GE GSS25GYPFS
25.3 cu ft side-by-side
On Amazon		25.3 cu ft
35¾ × 69⅞ × 32¾ in		70⅞ in9¼ in
GE Profile PWE23KYNFS
23.1 cu ft counter-depth French door
On Amazon		23.1 cu ft
35¾ × 69⅞ × 28¾ in		70⅞ in5¼ in
Café CXE22DP2PS1
22.3 cu ft counter-depth 4-door French door
On Amazon		22.3 cu ft
35⅝ × 69¾ × 28⅞ in		70¾ in5½ in
Maytag MRT711SMFZ
21 cu ft top-freezer (33 in)
On Amazon		21.2 cu ft
32¾ × 66¼ × 32½ in		66¾ in8 in
GE GBE21DYKFS
21 cu ft bottom freezer (30 in)
On Amazon		20.8 cu ft
29¾ × 69⅞ × 34⅛ in		70⅞ in10¾ in
LG LTCS20020S
20 cu ft top-freezer (30 in)
On Amazon		20.2 cu ft
29¾ × 66⅛ × 33⅜ in		68⅛ in10 in
Frigidaire Gallery GRFN2023AF
20 cu ft 30 in French door
On Amazon		20 cu ft
30 × 68¾ × 31 in		69⅛ in6½ in
Frigidaire FRFG2033AV
20 cu ft 33 in counter-depth French door
On Amazon		19.6 cu ft
32¾ × 69¾ × 29⅛ in		70⅛ in4½ in
GE GWE19JYLFS
18.6 cu ft counter-depth French door
On Amazon		18.6 cu ft
32¾ × 69¾ × 29 in		70¾ in5½ in
Whirlpool WRT318FZDW
18 cu ft top-freezer (30 in)
On Amazon		18.2 cu ft
29¾ × 65⅞ × 31⅜ in		66⅜ in7 in
Samsung RF18A5101SR
18 cu ft counter-depth 3-door French door (33 in)
On Amazon		17.5 cu ft
32⅛ × 70 × 28⅛ in		70⅜ in4¾ in
GE GTS18HYNRFS
17.5 cu ft top-freezer
On Amazon		17.5 cu ft
28 × 67⅜ × 30½ in		68⅜ in7 in
Bosch B33CM10SNS
17.2 cu ft 33 in counter-depth bottom freezer (100 Series)
On Amazon		17.2 cu ft
31¼ × 69⅛ × 27¼ in		71⅛ in3¾ in
Haier QHE16HYPFS
16.8 cu ft counter-depth quad door
On Amazon		16.8 cu ft
32¾ × 71¼ × 26¼ in		72¼ in2¾ 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.

7 of these have under ½ in to spare. Measure in three spots and use the smallest.

Close, but too wide

  • LG LRMVS3006S⅛ in too wide35¾ in wide, and the maker wants ⅛ in on each side. That's 36 in.
  • LG LMXS28626S⅛ in too wide35¾ in wide, and the maker wants ⅛ in on each side. That's 36 in.
  • LG LRMDC2306S⅛ in too wide35¾ in wide, and the maker wants ⅛ in on each side. That's 36 in.
  • Bosch B36CD50SNS⅛ in too wide35⅝ in wide, and the maker wants ¼ in on each side. That's 36 in.
  • Bosch B36CT80SNS⅛ in too wide35⅝ in wide, and the maker wants ¼ in on each side. That's 36 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 36 in wide won't go in a 36 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?