My Whirlpool Refrigerator Door Swings Open Too Far

I need to know how to fix a refrigerator door that swings open.

My whirlpool refrigerator door swings open too far.

Grab a hammer a few scraps of wood a large nail and a shim. If this is missing or damaged then it will not be able to do this. Step 5 change the way the refrigerator door opens by removing the screws removing the hinge plates replacing the screws changing the sides of the plugs and pivots and replacing the door. If the door gets opened farther than 120 degrees the door stop is the only device that stops the distance at 180 degrees.

Refer to your manual before you try to remove your refrigerator door. Saturday from 8 a m. I would suggest that you check these first. On this model there is a door stop that is include on both the refrigerator and freezer doors.

Duct tape would keep it from swinging open. The doors also have a door closer cam that holds the door open at 120 degrees. A free swinging refrigerator door is not only a major annoyance but it can pose a serious threat to nearby walls and even the fridge itself. Stick the shim loosely between the door and the jamb to hold the door in position when you drive out the upper hinge pin.

Take them into the room and close the door. Thank you for your inquiry. Then bend the pin slightly with a firm whack. Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m.

Both the refrigerator the freezer doors have door stops mounted to the lower hinges. That works until the next time i need to open the. This is what prevents the door from opening to far. This helps gravity pull the door shut when it s almost closed.

Doors that swing open to hit the wall can damage the.