WA · reviewed 2026-07-09

University of Washington dorm appliance rules

Personal fridge up to 4.4 cu ft. Personal microwave up to 700 W. Here’s the school’s exact wording, with a link straight to the source.

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The school’s published wording

“You can rent a Danby mini-refrigerator and microwave combo from MicroFridge. Refrigerator (4.4 cubic feet or less). Microwave (700 watt maximum).”

Source: UW Housing & Food Services — Move-In for 9-Month Housing · accessed 2026-07-19 · confidence high.

Picture the limit

4.4 cu ft — here’s how big that is

person · 5'8″ standard desk · 30″ ≈33 in tall 4.4 cu ft
Your limit is 4.4 cu ft — a fridge that size stands about 33 in tall, roughly as tall as a standard desk. Drawn to scale.

Notable banned or restricted items

From the same official source. Not exhaustive — read the full policy for your hall.

Compliant picks

Products within University of Washington’s published limit

Midea WHD-113FSS1 stainless steel double-door 3.1 cu ft compact refrigerator with freezer Within published limit

Midea 3.1 Cu Ft Double Door Compact Refrigerator with Freezer (WHD-113FSS1)

3.1 cu ft

3.1 cu ft is within this school's published 4.4 cu ft cap as of the source date. Confirm your specific hall.

Specs & buy links
Frigidaire EFR376 retro coral 3.2 cu ft mini fridge with built-in bottle opener Within published limit

Frigidaire Retro 3.2 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge (EFR376)

3.2 cu ft

3.2 cu ft is within this school's published 4.4 cu ft cap as of the source date. Confirm your specific hall.

Specs & buy links
Insignia NS-CF26BK9 black 2.6 cu ft compact mini fridge Within published limit

Insignia 2.6 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge (NS-CF26BK9)

2.6 cu ft

2.6 cu ft is within this school's published 4.4 cu ft cap as of the source date. Confirm your specific hall.

Specs & buy links
Danby Designer DCR044A2BSLDD stainless 4.4 cu ft compact refrigerator Within published limit

Danby Designer 4.4 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator (DCR044A2BSLDD)

4.4 cu ft

4.4 cu ft is within this school's published 4.4 cu ft cap as of the source date. Confirm your specific hall.

Specs & buy links
BLACK+DECKER BCRK43V stainless-look 4.3 cu ft single-door compact refrigerator Within published limit

BLACK+DECKER 4.3 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator (BCRK43V)

4.3 cu ft

4.3 cu ft is within this school's published 4.4 cu ft cap as of the source date. Confirm your specific hall.

Specs & buy links
Midea WHS-65LSS1 stainless steel 1.6 cu ft compact refrigerator Within published limit

Midea 1.6 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator (WHS-65LSS1)

1.6 cu ft

1.6 cu ft is within this school's published 4.4 cu ft cap as of the source date. Confirm your specific hall.

Specs & buy links
BLACK+DECKER EM720CB7 stainless steel 0.7 cu ft 700W countertop microwave Within published limit

BLACK+DECKER 0.7 Cu Ft 700W Digital Microwave Oven (EM720CB7)

700 W · 0.7 cu ft

700 W is within this school's published 700 W cap as of the source date.

Specs & buy links
COMFEE' EM720CPL-PM pearl white 0.7 cu ft 700W countertop microwave Within published limit

COMFEE' 0.7 Cu Ft 700W Countertop Microwave Oven (EM720CPL-PM)

700 W · 0.7 cu ft

700 W is within this school's published 700 W cap as of the source date.

Specs & buy links
Farberware FMO07ABTBKA black 0.7 cu ft 700W countertop microwave Within published limit

Farberware Classic 0.7 Cu Ft 700W Countertop Microwave Oven (FMO07ABTBKA)

700 W · 0.7 cu ft

700 W is within this school's published 700 W cap as of the source date.

Specs & buy links
Nostalgia RMO7AQ retro aqua 0.7 cu ft 700W countertop microwave Within published limit

Nostalgia Retro 0.7 Cu Ft 700W Countertop Microwave Oven (RMO7AQ)

700 W · 0.7 cu ft

700 W is within this school's published 700 W cap as of the source date.

Specs & buy links
Koolatron 3.1 cu ft compact fridge and Total Chef 700W microwave dorm combo Within published limit

Koolatron 3.1 Cu Ft Compact Fridge + Total Chef 700W Microwave Combo

3.1 cu ft fridge · 700 W

3.1 cu ft is within this school's published 4.4 cu ft cap as of the source date. Confirm your specific hall.

Specs & buy links

University of Washington appliance FAQ

What size mini-fridge is allowed at University of Washington?

University of Washington's housing office publishes a personal-fridge cap of 4.4 cubic feet as of 2026-07-19. A store-bought fridge at or under that size is within the published limit; confirm your specific hall.

What microwave wattage is allowed at University of Washington?

University of Washington caps personal microwaves at 700 watts as of 2026-07-19.

Does being "within the published limit" guarantee University of Washington will allow the appliance?

No. It means the product’s published spec is at or under the school’s published cap as of the source date. Halls vary, rules change, and enforcement differs. Always confirm on the official housing page.

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