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.
Maytag freezer door handle removal.
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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.
You are going to need a phillips screwdriver and either a flat blade screwdriver or a putty knife for this repair.
Or you may want to remove the handle to give it a good cleaning.
Remove the flat head screws from the top and bottom of the handle along the top and bottom of the freezer door.
Maytag freezer drawer removal handle you may only need to remove the freezer drawer handle instead of the entire freezer drawer.
You will need to keep the screws from your old handle when making this repair.
If either the refrigerator or freezer handle is loose or not tight against the door they might not have been installed correctly.
Take note that the screws are not included when you order this part.
For example if you re moving the fridge through a narrow doorway and the handle sticks out too much to clear the doorway.
There is a lot of force needed to unclip the handle.
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Open the freezer to access the screws holding the handle to the door.
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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.
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.
How do i tighten the door handle on my maytag bottom freezer door.
The setscrews might have only been partially tightened when the handles were installed.
In under one minute remove your maytag freezer door.
This is a door handle for your refrigerator or freezer which allows you to easily open and close the door.
Check the setscrews per the instructions below.
For the refrigerator door.
