GE GWE19JGLBB and GWE19JGLWW dimensions and required opening

Name: GE GWE19JGLBB and GWE19JGLWW
Brand: GE

33-inch classFrench doorCounter-depth

Same size in: GWE19JGLBB (black), GWE19JGLWW (white)

Checked against GE's documents, Sep 17, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps GE asks for.

Width33″83.8 cm

Height70¾″180 cm

Depth26⅛″66.4 cm

32¾ in wide, but needs 33 in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 69¾ in tall, not 68⅝ in
31 in deep with handles: the doors stand out past counters
Next to a wall: leave 3⅞ in on the hinge side

Check if it fits your space

Fit GWE19JGLBB 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	32¾″83.2 cm
Height to top of case	68⅝″174 cm
Height to top of hinges	69¾″177 cm
Depth, case only	24⅛″61.3 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	29″73.7 cm
Depth with handles	31″78.7 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	3⅞″9.8 cm
Hinge side, door fully open	Not published

With the doors open

From the back wall to the front of the open doors (90°)	42″107 cm

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

What owners say

Owners say this French-door refrigerator is roomy, fits well, and has an ice maker that works well. Some appreciate the adjustable shelves, while others say the drawers are flimsy or stick; some also find the freezer too small. Noise complaints are common, and some owners say the refrigerator stopped working. Service and delivery problems also come up.

Customers liked

Roomy inside (39)Looks great (37)Fits well (27)Keeps food cold (25)Ice maker works well (15)Handy water dispenser (13)

Things to consider

Noisy (35)Poor customer service (16)Slow repair (16)Feels cheaply made (15)Drawers flimsy or stick (14)Delivery problems (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

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.