Maytag MRFF4236RZ dimensions and required opening

Name: Maytag MRFF4236RZ
Brand: Maytag

36-inch classFrench doorStandard-depth

Also sold as MRFF4236RZ07 and similar (same fridge).

Checked against Maytag's documents, Sep 17, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps Maytag asks for.

Width36⅝″93.0 cm

Height70⅝″179 cm

Depth≈31⅛″79.0 cm

35⅝ in wide, but needs 36⅝ in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 70⅛ in tall, not 68 13/16 in
35½ in deep with handles: sticks out past counters
Next to a wall: leave 3¾ in on the hinge side

Check if it fits your space

Fit MRFF4236RZ 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

Measurements stay in this tab’s session storage. They are not sent to analytics.

All measurements

Where each number comes from →

The fridge itself

Width	35⅝″90.5 cm
Height to top of case	≈68 13/16″175 cm
Height to top of hinges	70⅛″178 cm
Depth, case only	29⅛″74.0 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	32⅞″83.5 cm
Depth with handles	35½″90.2 cm

Gaps Maytag asks for

Each sidecalculated	½″1.3 cm
Abovecalculated	½″1.3 cm
Behindcalculated	≈2″5.0 cm
Hinge side, next to a wall (doors to 90°)calculated	3¾″9.5 cm
Hinge side, door fully open	Not published

With the doors open

From the back wall to the front of the open doors (90°)	48⅛″122 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, keeps food cold, and the ice maker works well. Noise opinions are split: some find it noisy, while others say it is quiet. Some owners report that the shelves and drawers are disappointing, and that the doors are not aligned. Repair experiences also draw complaints.

Customers liked

Roomy inside (55)Looks great (34)Ice maker works well (30)Keeps food cold (30)Handy water dispenser (28)Reliable (13)

Things to consider

Noisy (21)Feels cheaply made (17)Slow repair (13)

From Home Depot, Lowe's and Best Buy reviews, last 2 years. (Number) = owners who said it.

Similar french door fridges

Bosch B36CD52SNSNeeds 36 × 70 in · 31⅛ in deep Bosch B36CL81ENGNeeds 36 × 72 in · 29 in deep Bosch B36CT80SNSNeeds 36 × 72 in · 31⅛ in deep Bosch B36CT84SNSNeeds 36 × 72 in · 31⅛ in deep Bosch B36FD52SNSNeeds 36 × 70 in · 35 7/16 in deep KitchenAid KRFC236SPSNeeds 36 × 70 3/16 in · 32 3/16 in deep

More: French-door refrigerators compared by fit and door clearance · Refrigerators that fit under 72 inches tall

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.