Bosch B36CL80ENS dimensions and required opening

Name: Bosch B36CL80ENS
Brand: Bosch

36-inch classFrench doorCounter-depth

Checked against Bosch's documents, Oct 29, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps Bosch asks for.

Width36″91.4 cm

Height72″183 cm

Depth25″63.5 cm

35⅝ in wide, but needs 36 in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 72 in tall, not 71½ in
28¾ in deep with handles: the doors stand out past counters
Next to a wall: leave 1¾ in on the hinge side

Check if it fits your space

Fit B36CL80ENS against your opening

Opening width (in)inThe space between the cabinets or walls on each side. Measure at the bottom, middle and top, and use the smallest.Opening height (in)inFrom the finished floor to the underside of the cabinet or ceiling above. Measure at the left, center and right, and use the smallest.Depth to the front edge of your countertop (in)inFrom the finished back wall to the front edge of the countertop beside the fridge. The fridge box and the gap behind it must fit within this; the doors and handles stand out in front.

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All measurements

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The fridge itself

Width	35⅝″90.5 cm
Height to top of case	71½″182 cm
Height to top of hinges	72″183 cm
Depth, case only	24″61.0 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	28¾″73.0 cm
Depth with handles	28¾″73.0 cm

Gaps Bosch asks for

Each sideestimate	⅛″0.3 cm
Above	½″1.3 cm
Behind	1″2.5 cm
Hinge side, next to a wall (doors to 90°)	1¾″4.4 cm
Hinge side, door fully open	Not published

With the doors open

From the back wall to the front of the open doors (90°)	43⅜″110 cm

estimate = not printed for this model; typical Bosch gap · Sources for every number · Report a wrong number

What owners say

Owners praise the roomy interior, adjustable shelves, and ice maker, which many say makes plenty of ice. Some also say produce stays fresh and the refrigerator runs quietly. Complaints include doors that don't close, fingerprints showing on the finish, and drawers that can stick or be hard to open. Some owners report breakdowns and costly repairs.

Customers liked

Roomy inside (225)Looks great (207)Well organized inside (177)Ice maker works well (145)Keeps food cold (103)Well built (102)

Things to consider

Doors don't close properly (45)Stopped working (31)Slow repair (19)Poor customer service (17)Costly repair (13)Return or refund refused (10)

From Home Depot, Lowe's and Best Buy reviews, last 2 years. (Number) = owners who said it.

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How we checked

Most sizes and gaps come from Bosch's documents for this model. The side gap isn't printed for this model, so it's an estimate from similar Bosch models. Not checked: delivery path, plumbing and power.

Every number with its source · How we verify · Why hinge height matters

Bosch documents

Confirm current manufacturer specifications and installation requirements before purchase or installation. ExactFit does not evaluate every delivery-path, plumbing, electrical, trim, floor, or door-swing condition.