GE GSS28NYYFS dimensions and required opening

Name: GE GSS28NYYFS
Brand: GE

36-inch classSide-by-sideStandard-depth

Checked against GE's documents, Sep 17, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps GE asks for.

Width36″91.4 cm

Height70 15/16″180 cm

Depth31 7/16″79.9 cm

35¾ in wide, but needs 36 in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 69 15/16 in tall, not 68 15/16 in
36 in deep with handles: sticks out past counters
Next to a wall: leave 3¾ in on the hinge side

Check if it fits your space

Fit GSS28NYYFS 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	35¾″90.8 cm
Height to top of case	68 15/16″175 cm
Height to top of hinges	69 15/16″178 cm
Depth, case only	29 7/16″74.8 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	34″86.4 cm
Depth with handles	36″91.4 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°)	3¾″9.5 cm
Hinge side, door fully open	Not published

With the doors open

From the back wall to the front of the open doors (90°)	51¼″130 cm

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

What owners say

Owners say the interior is roomy, and the water dispenser fits large bottles. Some like the ice maker, while others report that it stopped working, makes too little ice, or dispenses crushed ice. Owners also mention water leaks and a missing deli drawer. Some say the refrigerator is quiet, while others find it noisy.

Customers liked

Roomy inside (133)Handy water dispenser (79)Ice maker works well (66)Looks great (58)Well organized inside (55)Keeps food cold (41)

Things to consider

Slow repair (20)Leaks water (16)Poor customer service (14)Return or refund refused (13)Stopped working (12)

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

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