Maytag Freezer Door Handle Removal

Can the screw be replaced and do you have the replacement screws.

Maytag freezer door handle removal.

On side has come loose. The freezer door handle got loose and when we attempted to tighten it the screw on the inside of the handle got stripped and we cannot remove it from the handle. How do i tighten the door handle on my maytag bottom freezer door. No nonsense by dr.

Popular maytag refrigerator handles. 365 days to return any part. There is a lot of force needed to unclip the handle. Take note that the screws are not included when you order this part.

The setscrews might have only been partially tightened when the handles were installed. In under one minute remove your maytag freezer door. Handles mfi2568aes parts in stock and ready to ship today. For the refrigerator door.

Parts for maytag mfi2568aes. Cover the tip of a small flat head screwdriver with masking tape to protect the refrigerator finish. To do this grip the handle securly and yank the handle straight to the left and it will unclip and pull off. Or you may want to remove the handle to give it a good cleaning.

Check the setscrews per the instructions below. You will need to keep the screws from your old handle when making this repair. Adlyne for model number mfi2067aes. If this is the case and it has popped off you only have 2 options replace the handle or remove it and bend the tab in the hole portion of the keyhole out to put more tension on the screw.

For example if you re moving the fridge through a narrow doorway and the handle sticks out too much to clear the doorway. Remove the flat head screws from the top and bottom of the handle along the top and bottom of the freezer door. Open the freezer to access the screws holding the handle to the door. If either the refrigerator or freezer handle is loose or not tight against the door they might not have been installed correctly.

You are going to need a phillips screwdriver and either a flat blade screwdriver or a putty knife for this repair.