GE GWE19JYLFS dimensions and required opening

Name: GE GWE19JYLFS
Brand: GE

33-inch classFrench doorCounter-depth

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 GWE19JYLFS 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 it fits well and looks great, with roomy storage and adjustable shelves, including deep door shelves. Some find it noisy, while others describe it as quiet. Owners also say the freezer is too small, and some report food freezing or the refrigerator stopping cooling; others say it keeps food cold. Some report costly repairs.

Customers liked

Fits well (151)Looks great (131)Roomy inside (130)Well organized inside (77)Handy water dispenser (76)Keeps food cold (76)

Things to consider

Noisy (119)Feels cheaply made (52)Stopped working (48)Doors don't close properly (38)Slow repair (37)Poor customer service (33)

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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