Frigidaire FRAE1626AW dimensions and required opening

Name: Frigidaire FRAE1626AW
Brand: Frigidaire

28-inch classSingle door refrigeratorStandard-depth

Checked against Frigidaire's documents, Sep 9, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps Frigidaire asks for.

Width35¾″90.8 cm

Height71¾″182 cm

Depth30⅝″77.8 cm

The fridge is 27¾ in wide. The 35¾ in adds the 4 in of air space Frigidaire asks for on each side
That room is for air to circulate, not part of the fridge. In a tighter space it can still slide in, but it may not cool as well
29⅛ in deep with handles: sticks out past counters

Check if it fits your space

Fit FRAE1626AW 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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The fridge itself

Width	27¾″70.5 cm
Height to top of case	67¾″172 cm
Height to top of hinges	67¾″172 cm
Depth, case only	26⅝″67.6 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	29⅛″74.0 cm
Depth with handles	29⅛″74.0 cm

Gaps Frigidaire asks for

Each side	4″10.2 cm
Above	4″10.2 cm
Behind	4″10.2 cm
Hinge side, next to a wall (doors to 90°)	Not published
Hinge side, door fully open	Not published

With the doors open

From the back wall to the front of the open doors (90°)	54″137 cm

calculated = worked out from Frigidaire's figures · Sources for every number · Report a wrong number

How we checked

Most sizes and gaps come from Frigidaire's documents for this model. Not checked: delivery path, plumbing and power.

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

Frigidaire documents

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