How To Fix Freezer Door Handle On Maytag

French door and bottom freezer.

How to fix freezer door handle on maytag.

If replacing the freezer door handle remove the screws holding the handle to the freezer door. Order a new freezer door handle here and install it the same way the old one was removed. Use the screwdriver to pry the screw cover from the bottom of the maytag refrigerator handle. The handle is not properly installed without this extra tightening.

Once the handle is pulled off you can tighten the screws going into the handle bracket on the freezer door and you should be good to go again. When the screws feel tight tighten them an additional quarter turn using the hex key. There is a lot of force needed to unclip the handle. How to replace or install the handles on your maytag french door refrigerator.

Once both setscrews have been partially tightened as instructed in the installation instructions fully tighten both setscrews using the 1 8 hex key provided. Open the refrigerator door to access the flat head screws holding the top of the handle to the top edges of the door. How do i get to the screws holding it. Carefully twist the door handle and gently pull it away from the freezer.

Firmly push the handle onto the door. If the handle is still loose tighten the screws on the handle to fully secure it. To do this grip the handle securly and yank the handle straight to the left and it will unclip and pull off. Use the allen wrench to tighten the screw on the small upper hole.

Cover the tip of a small flat head screwdriver with masking tape to protect the refrigerator finish. Test the handle tightness by opening and closing the freezer door a few times. How to tighten the handles. For fixing a flat handle or horizontal handle with set screws on the bottom freezer of a maytag refrigerator remove and replace the old screws securing the handle.

It is a maytag ice20 french door bottom freezer.