Replacing Spring in Refrigerator Door

Written By: Christine Meyers

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Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

20 minutes

Introduction

This guide shows the process for replacing a broken spring in a Kenmore Elite refrigerator door. Many brands are assembled similarly, specifically LG models, so this guide can help repair many refrigerator doors. All you will need for this fix is a Phillips screwdriver and a very small flat head, which any small size should work. Be sure to purchase the correct spring with the correct number of coils per your refrigerator. In this case, we are using a 6 coil spring. The process is very simple and rather short. Taking your time should run about 20 minutes and save you a good amount of money.

Tools

6-in-1 Screwdriver

Step 1

Turn off the refrigerator by unplugging it or turning the breaker off.
There are electrical cords attaching the assembly flap to the door, so it is better to be safe.

Step 2

With a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew and remove the two screws on the hinge located directly in the middle of the door, connecting the assembly flap to the door.

Step 3

Located at the bottom of the assembly flap, remove the bottom plastic piece by gently shimmying it out with a small flat head screwdriver.
This may be a bit difficult.

Step 4

Carefully lift the assembly flap upward guiding it along the top and bottom plastic hinge just before it comes off.

Step 5

On the bottom of the assembly flap, carefully insert the spring into the plastic holes. One is connected to the bottom plastic hinge and the other is attached to the assembly flap.
Slide the assembly flap down into place. Be sure the top and bottom plastic hinge slides into place. You’ll notice the spring securely sliding into the plastic holes.