Samsung RF90F29BECR dimensions and required opening

Name: Samsung RF90F29BECR
Brand: Samsung

36-inch classFrench doorStandard-depth

Checked against Samsung's documents, Oct 29, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps Samsung asks for.

Width36½″92.7 cm

Height70⅝″179 cm

Depth31⅜″79.7 cm

35¾ in wide, but needs 36½ in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 70¼ 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 RF90F29BECR 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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All measurements

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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	70¼″178 cm
Depth, case only	29⅜″74.6 cm
Depth with doors, no handlescalculated	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	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 fridge is roomy and keeps food cold, with two ice types and a self-refilling pitcher. The adjustable temperature drawer and shelves help with organizing, and the touchscreen can track food inventory and send expiry alerts. Some owners find the screen too small.

Customers liked

Easy controls (76)Looks great (69)Roomy inside (57)Choice of ice types (31)Useful smart features (29)Auto-fill pitcher (28)

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

Samsung measurement source — RF90F29BECR_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf ↗

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.