Whirlpool WSR57R18DM dimensions and required opening

Name: Whirlpool WSR57R18DM
Brand: Whirlpool

30-inch classColumn refrigeratorStandard-depth

Also sold as WSR57R18DM07 and similar (same fridge).

Checked against Whirlpool's documents, Oct 30, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps Whirlpool asks for.

Width≈30¼″76.8 cm

Height≈66¾″170 cm

Depth≈25⅝″65.0 cm

31¼ 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 WSR57R18DM 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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The fridge itself

Width	≈30¼″76.8 cm
Height to top of case	≈66¼″168 cm
Height to top of hinges	≈66¾″170 cm
Depth, case only	≈24⅝″62.5 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	≈28⅞″73.3 cm
Depth with handles	≈31¼″79.4 cm

Gaps Whirlpool asks for

Each sidecalculated	0″0.0 cm
Abovecalculated	0″0.0 cm
Behindcalculated	1″2.5 cm
Hinge side, next to a wall (doors to 90°)	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°)	≈55¾″142 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 say the refrigerator looks great. However, some report repeated breakdowns, and others say it stopped cooling. Owners also mention costly repairs, a short lifespan, and refrigerant leaks; some describe the unit as overpriced.

Customers liked

Roomy inside (23)Looks great (12)

Things to consider

Stopped working (50)Stopped cooling or too warm (24)Overpriced (24)Feels cheaply made (20)Warranty problems (20)Poor customer service (18)

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

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.