Samsung RF23BB860012AA dimensions and required opening

Name: Samsung RF23BB860012AA
Brand: Samsung

36-inch classFrench doorCounter-depth

Checked against Samsung's documents, Oct 29, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps Samsung asks for.

Width36½″92.7 cm

Height70⅜″179 cm

Depth26″66.0 cm

35¾ in wide, but needs 36½ in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 70 in tall, not 68⅞ in
28¾ in deep with handles: the doors stand out past counters
Next to a wall: leave 3¾ in on the hinge side

Check if it fits your space

Fit RF23BB860012AA 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	35¾″90.8 cm
Height to top of case	≈68⅞″175 cm
Height to top of hinges	70″178 cm
Depth, case only	24″61.0 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	28¾″73.0 cm
Depth with handles	28¾″73.0 cm

Gaps Samsung asks for

Each side	⅜″1.0 cm
Above	⅜″1.0 cm
Behind	2″5.1 cm
Hinge side, next to a wall (doors to 90°)	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°)	43″109 cm

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

What owners say

Owners say the refrigerator is roomy, quiet, and easy to organize, with adjustable shelves and a convenient water pitcher. Some praise its consistent cooling and two ice sizes. Others report that the ice maker stops working or makes too little ice, and some say the refrigerator stopped cooling or leaked water. Owners also mention poor customer service.

Customers liked

Roomy inside (357)Looks great (356)Keeps food cold (236)Handy water dispenser (162)Easy controls (138)Well organized inside (135)

Things to consider

Stopped working (65)Poor customer service (57)Slow repair (56)Doors don't close properly (33)Leaks water (30)Warranty problems (26)

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 Samsung's documents for this model. Not checked: delivery path, plumbing and power.

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

Samsung documents

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