How big is a top-freezer refrigerator?#
Top-freezer refrigerators range from 24 to 33 inches wide, 60 to 70 inches tall, and 26 to 34 inches deep, from compact apartment units up to wide full-size models. The table below sorts them into apartment, full-size, and wide categories with exact width, height, and depth.
Top-freezer refrigerator dimensions by configuration#
| Configuration | Width (in) | Height (in) | Depth (in) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment top-freezer | 24–28 | 60–66 | 26–31 | rentals and tight galley kitchens |
| Full-size top-freezer | 28–33 | 65–69 | 30–34 | families wanting the most space per dollar |
| Wide top-freezer | 32–33 | 66–70 | 32–34 | big households on a budget |
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Installation clearances for a top-freezer refrigerator#
- Rear clearance: 1–2 in in behind a top-freezer refrigerator for the coils; many top-freezer models skip the water line entirely.
- Top clearance: 1–2 in in above a top-freezer refrigerator so the upper freezer door clears an overhead cabinet.
- Door swing: 28 in in of front space for the wide single door of a top-freezer refrigerator to open.
- Side clearance: 1 in in beside a top-freezer refrigerator for airflow and door clearance.
Will your top-freezer refrigerator fit? Clearances and door swing#
Top-freezer models use a single full-width fresh-food door that swings about 28 inches out, so give the front that much clear space and check it will not hit an island or opposite counter. Measure the opening in all three directions and match the case to the table — apartment units are as shallow as 26 inches while full-size ones reach 34 inches deep. Leave 1 to 2 inches behind for the coils and 1 to 2 inches above the top vent, plus about 1 inch on each side for heat. If you are slotting one into an alcove, the shorter 60-to-66-inch apartment height often clears an overhead cabinet a taller fridge would not.
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Top-freezer refrigerator sizes by type: apartment top-freezer, full-size top-freezer, wide top-freezer#
The three top-freezer sizes suit very different spaces. An apartment top-freezer, 24 to 28 inches wide and only 60 to 66 inches tall, fits a rental, cabin, or basement kitchenette where floor space is tight. A full-size top-freezer, 28 to 33 inches wide and 65 to 69 inches tall, is the classic family fridge and the best value per cubic foot. A wide top-freezer, 32 to 33 inches wide and 66 to 70 inches tall at 32 to 34 inches deep, maximizes shelf width for a big household. All three keep the simple, reliable single-door design with a roughly 28-inch swing.
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