GE GYE22GENDS dimensions and required opening

Name: GE GYE22GENDS
Brand: GE

36-inch classFrench doorCounter-depth

Checked against GE's documents, Oct 25, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps GE asks for.

Width36″91.4 cm

Height71½″182 cm

Depth26⅜″67.0 cm

35¾ in wide, but needs 36 in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 70½ in tall, not 69 in
31¼ in deep with handles: the doors stand out past counters
Next to a wall: leave 4 7/16 in on the hinge side

Check if it fits your space

Fit GYE22GENDS 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	69″175 cm
Height to top of hinges	70½″179 cm
Depth, case only	24⅜″61.9 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	29¾″75.6 cm
Depth with handles	31¼″79.4 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°)calculated	4 7/16″11.3 cm
Hinge side, door fully open	16⅛″41.0 cm

With the doors open

From the back wall to the front of the open doors (90°)	43⅜″110 cm

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

What owners say

Owners say the refrigerator looks great and offers roomy storage, with adjustable shelves adding flexibility. Some describe it as quiet, while others say it is noisy. Owners are also split on the ice maker, with slightly more negative than positive comments.

Customers liked

Looks great (33)Roomy inside (29)Fits well (25)Keeps food cold (12)

Things to consider

Noisy (11)

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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