Tighten Kenmore Refrigerator Door Handle

Use a 3 16 inch allen wrench wx05x10316 to tighten the mounting stud.

Tighten kenmore refrigerator door handle.

Handles with locking tab. I do this and nothing happens. A loose door is prone to swing open enabling room temperature air. How to tighten the refrigerator door on a kenmore elite.

To tighten the handle there are some set screws below the handle on the right and left side. Snap cap in place. Plastic colored handles and stainless handles without set screws. Then tighten the mounting bolts down going into the front of the freezer push the handle in place and then tighten the set screws down.

Everytime you go to get your favorite drink from the fridge do you find the handle loose then let me show you how to fix it. We are on the honor system. Turn clockwise to tighten. A refrigerator can only keep your food cool if its doors close properly.

The refrigerator handle has to be pulled firmly down and the freezer handles firmly to the left until you feel a snap. Most handles require a 3 32 or 1 8 allen wrench to tighten. The handle is loose and i can t see how to tighten it. Press the locking tab down and pull the handle up and away from door.

Locate locking tab under the handle at the upper handle base. Order replacement part 5304504507 if you have a kenmore model refrigerator. Tighten the bolt under the cap. This includes your refrigerator door handles.

If the handles have broken off or have cracks in the plastic you can replace them yourself. I hope i have earned a 5 star rating. It s also a good idea to replace the door handle if they have stains that won t come out or worn grips from years of use. Unscrew these set screws and pull the handle off.

There s never a good time for a kenmore refrigerator door handle to break. Quality kenmore refrigerator handle parts from repair clinic.