Replacing Hinge On Fridge Door

It is easy to repair and reuse the old hinge as long as you save the pieces.

Replacing hinge on fridge door.

Replace the control with a new one of the same type. Determine whether you need to replace the door seal after all. How to replace the door hinge cam on a frigidaire side by side refrigerator 1. Replace a refrigerator door hinge kit by appliancepartspros.

Grab the ends of the grill along the bottom of the appliance. If there are gaps between the gasket on the door and the refrigerator gasket it s not sealing correctly. If the door warped during the repair grip the top and bottom corners on the side opposite the hinge side and push and pull on the corners. Push the small blue ring on the left side of the connector.

Replace the knob on the freezer thermostat and turn the control to the off position. If the door fell off you will also have to tighten up the metal part that is inside the plastic before repairing the plastic part. The plastic hinge pieces often break usually as a result of the door flying open when we are turning a corner. Due to the substantial weight that these hinges can carry especially when the fridge door is loaded up they are prone to failure and we would always strongly recommend that you replace them as a pair and not individually as if one has failed the other is certain to not be far behind.

A video explaining how you re hinge or reverse the door hinge on a built in or integrated fridge freezer we can offer this service when you purchase an a. The hinge bearing helps the refrigerator door stay on track when opening and closing ensuring it is flush with the cabinet when closed. Unplug the frigidaire side by side refrigerator. Close the refrigerator door to check for proper fit.

If this duct doesn t open wider in about ten minutes the control is faulty. Place a small towel beneath the water line. This door hinge bushing or hinge bearing is a genuine oem replacement part for your refrigerator. Open the refrigerator door and look closely at the air duct.

Connect the new control the same way the old one was connected. If the hinges are bent causing the door not to open and close properly you will have to replace the door hinges.