How to Repair Doors © Binding doors are often the result of faulty hinge operation. If the door binds at the top on the latch side (left), tighten the screws in the top hinge; if it binds at the bottom (center), tighten the screws in the bottom hinge. If the door binds at t...
Here was the problem: the screws that attach the hinge to the door frame were loose because the holes had become too big for them over time. The previous owners had tried remedying that by using bigger screws at one point, but that was only a temporary fix an...
So-called fit-all gaskets may fit after a fashion, but tailoring them to the door's configuration can be a tough job. If you aren't sure about the model number of your refrigerator, cut out a small section of the gasket and take the sample to an appliance dealer for matching. If the...
On self-cleaning ovens, the gasket is held between the panels of the oven door and can be replaced only by taking the door apart. Unscrew the door hinge arms and remove the door. Remove inner panel and edge screws as needed. You may need to carefully bend tabs to remove the cover. ...
To check for loose hinges, open the door a few inches, then grip the latch-side edge of the door and lift up. If you feel play in the door, one or more hinges are loose. Repeat the test while watching each hinge for movement. Loose hinges are caused by screws in the door or the...
A squeaky shower door is annoying and can be a hazard. When the shower door squeaks at the hinge, it may mean the hinge is loose. More often it means the hinge is dirty, rusty or corroded so that the hinge does not move freely. If the hinge is not fixed,
Remove the cabinet door from the hinge. You may need to wiggle or pry the door off. Passo 2 Remove the screws that go into the cabinet frame from the hinge, then remove the hinge. Only the hinge being replaced needs to be removed. ...
1Removethe hinge cover using a small screwdriver tounclipthe cover. 2Removethe wire cover and cap door. Then,disconnectthe housing and disconnect the wire connector inside. 3Removethe 2 screws on the upper hinge. 4Then,removethe fridge door from the middle hinge bycarefully liftingthe door str...
When your washing machine will not start you may have a fault the dE error code indicates that the washer door was unable to lock. This can normally be resolved by performing a simple reset on the washing machine or you may have a fault with the pin system or hinge but normally this wi...
Door hinge problems Hinges allow the dishwasher door to open and close. If you notice the door squeaks or seems crooked, check the hinges for rust, breaks, or loose screws. On most dishwashers, you can access the hinges by removing the dishwasher frame or top and side panels. If the hi...