
GE Profile PAE28BYTFS dimensions and required opening
36-inch classBottom freezerStandard-depth
Checked against GE Profile's documents, Oct 3, 2026
The opening it needs
Includes the gaps GE Profile asks for.
- 35⅝ in wide, but needs 35⅞ in with the side gaps
- The hinges make it 69⅞ in tall, not 68⅝ in
- 36¾ in deep with handles: sticks out past counters
- Next to a wall: leave 4⅝ in on the hinge side
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All measurements
Where each number comes from →The fridge itself
| Width | 35⅝″90.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Height to top of case | 68⅝″174 cm |
| Height to top of hinges | 69⅞″177 cm |
| Depth, case only | 29½″74.9 cm |
| Depth with doors, no handles | 34¼″87.0 cm |
| Depth with handles | 36¾″93.3 cm |
Gaps GE Profile 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 | 4⅝″11.7 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 |
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calculated = worked out from GE Profile's figures · Sources for every number · Report a wrong number
What owners say
Owners say the fridge is roomy inside and easy to organize. They like the customizable storage zone and say the convenient pitcher is useful. Some also mention the bright interior.
Customers liked
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How we checked
Most sizes and gaps come from GE Profile's documents for this model. Not checked: delivery path, plumbing and power.
Every number with its source · How we verify · Why hinge height matters
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.