Samsung RF29BB8600QLAA dimensions and required opening

Name: Samsung RF29BB8600QLAA
Brand: Samsung

36-inch classFrench doorStandard-depth

Checked against Samsung's documents, Oct 15, 2026

The opening it needs

Width36″91.4 cm

Height70⅜″179 cm

Depth30⅜″77.2 cm

The hinges make it 70 in tall, not 68⅞ in
34¼ 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 RF29BB8600QLAA 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	29⅜″74.6 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	34¼″87.0 cm
Depth with handles	34¼″87.0 cm

Gaps Samsung asks for

Above	⅜″1.0 cm
Behind	1″2.5 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°)	48½″123 cm

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

What owners say

Owners say the spacious interior is easy to organize, with adjustable shelves, and many like the sleek design and convenient beverage center. The ice maker offers two ice sizes and two types, though some say it stopped working or makes too little ice. Owners also praise the quiet operation and cooling, while some report water leaks, fingerprints on the finish, or doors that do not align. Repair and customer service complaints also come up.

Customers liked

Roomy inside (621)Looks great (551)Handy water dispenser (313)Keeps food cold (287)Choice of ice types (232)Well organized inside (210)

Things to consider

Stopped working (87)Poor customer service (78)Slow repair (67)Leaks water (35)Delivery problems (35)Doors don't close properly (35)

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

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How we checked

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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