28 inch wide refrigerator: the in-between size, model by model
The ENERGY STAR list holds 306 full-size refrigerators about 28 inches wide. Enter the height you have: the tool counts those that fit.
Example for 28 inch models and 67 inches of height — change any figure to see your own result
Certified 28 inch models that fit
143
of 306 certified 28 inch full-size refrigerators
| Every width that fits | 351 in all: 143 are 28 inch, 208 are narrower |
| Typical capacity (the middle model) | 14.6 cubic feet |
| Typical energy use | 344 kWh a year |
| Typical running cost at the U.S. average price | $62 a year |
| Lowest use among them | 204 kWh (ELEMENT EUF14CE**, 28 in wide) |
kWh (kilowatt-hour) is the unit on your power bill. The ENERGY STAR list gives no depth for refrigerators: check the depth, door swing and hinge clearance on the model’s own sheet.
| Model | Width × height | Capacity | kWh a year | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frigidaire FFHT1820V* | 28 in × 65.90 in | 18.0 cu ft | 368 | $67 |
| Frigidaire FFHT1820V*, ice maker | 28 in × 65.90 in | 18.0 cu ft | 452 | $82 |
| ABL AREF18** (4 versions, same size and use) | 28 in × 66.90 in | 17.6 cu ft | 360 | $65 |
| Conservator GRHS1762T* | 28 in × 66.90 in | 17.6 cu ft | 360 | $65 |
| Danby DFF176B1****** (3 versions, same size and use) | 28 in × 66.90 in | 17.6 cu ft | 360 | $65 |
Compiled by Radif Partners · How the figures are built
A 28 inch wide refrigerator sits between the narrow 24 inch format and the common 30 inch one. On the ENERGY STAR list of November 12, 2026, 306 full-size models from 67 brands are wider than 27 and up to 28.5 inches. Their median capacity is 14.6 cubic feet, against 11.4 for the 24 inch class and 18.1 for the 30 inch class. Height runs from 58.90 in to 81.10 in, median 67.40 in. Top-freezer models dominate with 180 entries; there are 68 bottom-freezer models and 58 with no freezer. The median model uses 344 kWh a year, which costs $62 at the U.S. average price of August 2026. That is $19 a year less than the median 30 inch model and $8 more than the median 24 inch one.
Why a 28 inch wide refrigerator
When the opening measures 28 to 29 inches, a 30 inch model will not go in, and a 24 inch one wastes space. The 28 inch class is the answer, and it is larger than people expect: a median 14.6 cubic feet, enough for a couple or a small family. Start the tool with your exact width and height; if the width is 28 and a fraction, enter the fraction, because many models in this class measure 27.5 to 28 inches.
| Width class | Models | Typical capacity | Typical kWh a year | Cost a year, U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 inches | 331 | 11.4 cu ft | 300 | $54 |
| 28 inches | 306 | 14.6 cu ft | 344 | $62 |
| 30 inches | 611 | 18.1 cu ft | 448 | $81 |
Height decides the capacity
Within the 28 inch class, capacity grows with height almost one for one. A model under 65 inches suits a kitchen with a cabinet above the opening; a model near 81.10 in needs an open space or a high ceiling. Measure the height at the front and at the back, because floors slope and a refrigerator that clears at the front can hit the cabinet at the back as it is pushed in. The measuring guide lists every check, including the path through the door.
If you can raise the cabinet above: 28 inch models at the new height
Example for 28 inch models and 70 inches of height — change any figure to see your own result
Certified 28 inch models that fit
270
of 306 certified 28 inch full-size refrigerators
| Every width that fits | 563 in all: 270 are 28 inch, 293 are narrower |
| Typical capacity (the middle model) | 14.6 cubic feet |
| Typical energy use | 336 kWh a year |
| Typical running cost at the U.S. average price | $61 a year |
Layouts at this width
Top-freezer models are the bulk of the class and the most frugal: their median energy use is 338 kWh a year. Bottom-freezer models, 68 of them, raise the fresh food to eye level and usually stand taller. French door models are rare at this width because two doors and a drawer need more room; the list files them with bottom-freezer models and does not separate them.
Running cost by state
At the median 344 kWh a year, a 28 inch refrigerator costs $105 a year in Massachusetts, $51 in Florida and $50 in Washington, at the prices homes paid in August 2026. The tool above uses your state. For a few more cubic feet, compare the 30 inch class; for a tighter space, the 24 inch class.