Samsung RF29DB970012AA dimensions and required opening

Name: Samsung RF29DB970012AA
Brand: Samsung

36-inch classFrench doorStandard-depth

Checked against Samsung's documents, Oct 30, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps Samsung asks for.

Width36⅝″93.0 cm

Height73⅜″186 cm

Depth31⅜″79.7 cm

35⅞ in wide, but needs 36⅝ in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 73 in tall, not 70¾ 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 RF29DB970012AA 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	35⅞″91.1 cm
Height to top of case	70¾″180 cm
Height to top of hinges	73″185 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

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	11¾″29.8 cm

With the doors open

From the back wall to the front of the open doors (90°)calculated	48½″123 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 inside and looks great, with a self-refilling pitcher and flexible temperature zones. They also like having two ice types and a convenient beverage center.

Customers liked

Roomy inside (67)Looks great (48)Easy controls (26)Handy water dispenser (22)Keeps food cold (17)Choice of ice types (17)

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.

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Samsung 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.