How To Fix Loose Refrigerator Door Handle

Short demonstration for removal of plastic door handles on the frigidaire side by side refrigerator ffss2314qs p e model.

How to fix loose refrigerator door handle.

Locate locking tab under the handle at the upper handle base. Get an allen wrench usually 3 32 or 1 8 to use to tighten the screw on the fridge door. Depending on your refrigerator s model the screws may be along the top or bottom surface of the door on the side of the handle or hidden underneath the top of the bottom inside curve of the handle. When the screws feel tight tighten them an additional quarter turn using the hex key.

Turn the wrench clockwise to tighten the handle if it is loose. How to fix a loose refrigerator door drawer handle. If you cannot locate any visible screws look for removable panels or screw covers. The handle is not properly installed without this extra tightening.

Most refrigerator door handle allen screw sizes are 3 32 or 1 8 you may also need a 10 mm socket and ratchet next open the refrigerator door side that has the loose handle or damaged handle. Step 1 insert an allen wrench into the allen slot on the top inside portion of the door handle. Turn clockwise to tighten. Once both setscrews have been partially tightened as instructed in the installation instructions fully tighten both setscrews using the 1 8 hex key provided.

Press the locking tab down and pull the handle up and away from door. How to fix a wobbly or loose door. If your frigidaire has a door handle that is broken or loose tighten or replace it to ensure that the refrigerator and freezer doors are easy to open.