Maytag MBF2258FEZ dimensions and required opening

Name: Maytag MBF2258FEZ
Brand: Maytag

33-inch classBottom freezerStandard-depth

Also sold as MBF2258FEZ07 and similar (same fridge).

Checked against Maytag's documents, Oct 31, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps Maytag asks for.

Width≈33⅝″85.4 cm

Height70½″179 cm

Depth≈29⅛″73.9 cm

32⅝ in wide, but needs 33⅝ in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 70 in tall, not 68½ in
33⅜ in deep with handles: sticks out past counters
Next to a wall: leave 2½ in on the hinge side

Check if it fits your space

Fit MBF2258FEZ 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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The fridge itself

Width	≈32⅝″82.9 cm
Height to top of case	≈68½″174 cm
Height to top of hinges	70″178 cm
Depth, case only	≈28⅛″71.4 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	≈30⅞″78.4 cm
Depth with handles	≈33⅜″84.8 cm

Gaps Maytag asks for

Each side	½″1.3 cm
Abovecalculated	½″1.3 cm
Behind	1″2.5 cm
Hinge side, next to a wall (doors to 90°)calculated	2½″6.3 cm
Hinge side, door fully open	Not published

With the doors open

From the back wall to the front of the open doors (90°)	≈62″158 cm

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

What owners say

Owners say the fridge is roomy inside and looks great, but some find the drawers don't slide smoothly. Others mention noisy operation, though some say it is quiet. Owners also describe the shelves as adjustable.

Customers liked

Roomy inside (20)Looks great (12)

Things to consider

Drawers flimsy or stick (32)Feels cheaply made (24)Noisy (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 Maytag's documents for this model. Not checked: delivery path, plumbing and power.

Every number with its source · How we verify · Why hinge height matters

Maytag 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.