Whirlpool WRS331SDHB, WRS331SDHM and WRS331SDHW dimensions and required opening

Name: Whirlpool WRS331SDHB, WRS331SDHM and WRS331SDHW
Brand: Whirlpool

33-inch classSide-by-sideStandard-depth

Same size in: WRS331SDHB (black), WRS331SDHM (monochromatic stainless), WRS331SDHW (white)

Also sold as WRS331SDHM07 and similar (same fridge).

Checked against Whirlpool's documents, Oct 22, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps Whirlpool asks for.

Width36″91.4 cm

Height67⅛″170 cm

Depth29″73.7 cm

32¾ in wide, but needs 36 in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 66⅝ in tall, not 65⅝ in
33⅝ in deep with handles: sticks out past counters
Next to a wall: leave 2 in on the hinge side

Check if it fits your space

Fit WRS331SDHM 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	32¾″83.2 cm
Height to top of case	65⅝″167 cm
Height to top of hinges	66⅝″169 cm
Depth, case only	28″71.1 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	31⅝″80.3 cm
Depth with handles	33⅝″85.4 cm

Gaps Whirlpool asks for

Each side	½″1.3 cm
Above	½″1.3 cm
Behindcalculated	1″2.5 cm
Hinge side, next to a wall (doors to 90°)calculated	2″5.1 cm
Hinge side, door fully open	Not published

With the doors open

From the back wall to the front of the open doors (90°)	49 5/16″125 cm

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

What owners say

Owners say the refrigerator is roomy, fits well, and keeps food cold, with bright interior lighting. Complaints include noise and shelves that cannot be adjusted. Some owners also report slow repairs.

Customers liked

Roomy inside (15)Fits well (12)Ice maker works well (11)Bright lighting (11)Looks great (11)Keeps food cold (10)

Things to consider

Noisy (20)Stopped working (12)Shelves not adjustable (12)

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

Similar side-by-side fridges

GE GSE23GGPBBNeeds 33 × 70⅞ in · 34¾ in deep GE GSE23GYPFSNeeds 33 × 70⅞ in · 34¾ in deep GE GSS23GGPBBNeeds 33 × 70⅞ in · 34¾ in deep GE GSS23GMPESNeeds 33 × 70⅞ in · 34¾ in deep GE GSS23GYPFSNeeds 33 × 70⅞ in · 34¾ in deep Whirlpool WRS311SDHMNeeds 36 × 67⅛ in · 33⅝ in deep

More: Side-by-side refrigerators compared by fit and door clearance · Refrigerators that fit openings up to 36 inches wide · Refrigerators that fit under 68 inches tall

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.