Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ dimensions and required opening

Name: Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ
Brand: Whirlpool

36-inch classFrench doorCounter-depth

Also sold as WRQA59CNKZ07 and similar (same fridge).

Checked against Whirlpool's documents, Sep 17, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps Whirlpool asks for.

Width36¾″93.3 cm

Height70″178 cm

Depth≈26⅞″68.2 cm

35¾ in wide, but needs 36¾ in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 69½ in tall, not 68½ in
28⅜ 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 WRQA59CNKZ 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	68½″174 cm
Height to top of hinges	69½″177 cm
Depth, case only	24⅞″63.2 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	28⅜″72.1 cm
Depth with handles	≈28⅜″72.1 cm

Gaps Whirlpool asks for

Each sidecalculated	½″1.3 cm
Abovecalculated	½″1.3 cm
Behindcalculated	≈2″5.0 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°)	42⅝″108 cm

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

What owners say

Owners like the roomy interior and sleek look, and say the refrigerator fits well and is quiet. Complaints include shelves that are not adjustable and a freezer some find too small. Some owners report that the light or ice maker stopped working, and repairs can be costly or slow; cooling and temperature feedback is also split.

Customers liked

Looks great (124)Roomy inside (92)Fits well (83)Easy controls (37)Quiet (31)Good value (26)

Things to consider

Light stopped working (61)Shelves not adjustable (48)Slow repair (40)Stopped cooling or too warm (39)Doors don't close properly (37)Poor customer service (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

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.