GE GNE27JGMBB and GNE27JGMWW dimensions and required opening

Name: GE GNE27JGMBB and GNE27JGMWW
Brand: GE

36-inch classFrench doorStandard-depth

Same size in: GNE27JGMBB (black), GNE27JGMWW (white)

Checked against GE's documents, Sep 17, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps GE asks for.

Width36″91.4 cm

Height70¾″180 cm

Depth31″78.7 cm

35¾ in wide, but needs 36 in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 69¾ in tall, not 68⅝ in
37⅞ in deep with handles: sticks out past counters
Next to a wall: leave 4 in on the hinge side

Check if it fits your space

Fit GNE27JGMBB 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.

How to measure your opening

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All measurements

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The fridge itself

Width	35¾″90.8 cm
Height to top of case	68⅝″174 cm
Height to top of hinges	69¾″177 cm
Depth, case only	29″73.7 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	33⅜″84.8 cm
Depth with handles	37⅞″96.2 cm

Gaps GE asks for

Each side	⅛″0.3 cm
Above	1″2.5 cm
Behind	2″5.1 cm
Hinge side, next to a wall (doors to 90°)calculated	4″10.2 cm
Hinge side, door fully open	Not published

With the doors open

From the back wall to the front of the open doors (90°)	48⅜″123 cm

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

What owners say

Owners say the roomy fridge fits well, looks great, and keeps food cold; some also praise its adjustable shelves. Some find it quiet, while many describe it as noisy. Complaints include a freezer that is too small, doors that do not close or align properly, and an ice maker that stops working. Owners also say the water dispenser is awkward to use and may require two hands.

Customers liked

Roomy inside (486)Looks great (230)Well organized inside (174)Keeps food cold (161)Ice maker works well (126)Fits well (119)

Things to consider

Noisy (210)Feels cheaply made (101)Stopped working (100)Doors don't close properly (87)Slow repair (71)Poor customer service (56)

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 GE's documents for this model. Not checked: delivery path, plumbing and power.

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

GE 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.