Whirlpool WRFC2036RB, WRFC2036RV, WRFC2036RW and WRFC2036RZ dimensions and required opening

Name: Whirlpool WRFC2036RB, WRFC2036RV, WRFC2036RW and WRFC2036RZ
Brand: Whirlpool

36-inch classFrench doorCounter-depth

Same size in: WRFC2036RB (black), WRFC2036RV (black stainless), WRFC2036RW (white), WRFC2036RZ (fingerprint-resistant stainless)

Also sold as WRFC2036RZ07 and similar (same fridge).

Checked against Whirlpool's documents, Sep 28, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps Whirlpool asks for.

Width36⅝″93.0 cm

Height70⅝″179 cm

Depth25¼″64.1 cm

35⅝ in wide, but needs 36⅝ in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 70⅛ in tall, not 68⅞ in
30½ 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 WRFC2036RZ 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

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All measurements

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The fridge itself

Width	35⅝″90.5 cm
Height to top of case	68⅞″175 cm
Height to top of hinges	70⅛″178 cm
Depth, case only	24¼″61.6 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	26⅞″68.3 cm
Depth with handles	30½″77.5 cm

Gaps Whirlpool asks for

Each sidecalculated	½″1.3 cm
Abovecalculated	½″1.3 cm
Behindcalculated	1″2.5 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°)	43″109 cm

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

What owners say

Owners say the refrigerator looks great and fits well, with a roomy interior that makes contents easy to see. Some appreciate the quiet operation, while others find it noisy; the freezer feels too small to some owners. Complaints include doors that do not close or align properly, an awkward water dispenser, and shelves or drawers that can feel flimsy. Some also say it feels poorly made or shows fingerprints.

Customers liked

Looks great (67)Roomy inside (59)Fits well (58)Ice maker works well (31)Handy water dispenser (29)Keeps food cold (28)

Things to consider

Feels cheaply made (32)Noisy (29)Drawers flimsy or stick (24)No deli or meat drawer (13)Doors don't close properly (12)

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

Similar french door fridges

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How we checked

Most sizes and gaps come from Whirlpool's documents for this model. Not checked: delivery path, plumbing and power.

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

Whirlpool 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.