Begin by collecting the supplies you need.
How to fix my oven door hinge.
If yours is a gas model turn off the gas before you begin your oven door repair.
Over the years the factory applied lubricant or oil gradually wears off the hinges.
Once you repair your oven door so it closes properly it s safe to resume normal cooking.
It is absolutely essential that you check the receiver as well as the hinge as if it is damaged in any way and you simply fit new door hinges they are incredibly liable.
Today we re here to take you step by step through replacing your oven door hinges.
When this happens the hinges begin to squeak.
Household appliances can be tremendously frustrating particularly when trying to reinstall an oven door.
If your oven is not closing properly because the hinges are bent or otherwise damaged it is surprisingly easy to replace your oven door hinges with a little time and screwdriver work.
Hinges are also available online if you know what model you are searching for this information can be found on a plate inside your oven usually on the cooktop behind the door or on the back or side and are usually sold in pairs to ensure that the springs contained on either side of the door match to prevent uneven tension in the coils.
Unplug the oven for safety.
The squeaking is caused by the metal parts of the hinges rubbing together when the door is opened and closed.
The hinges on an oven door heat up when the oven is in use.
1 assemble your supplies.