Just a "heads up" folks re the broken hinge fix that is described in several youtube videos at the link I posted above. I used a piece of new 2" X 1/8" aluminum strap (from HD) about 5" long on mine. The heads up: I used 3 panhead sheet metal screws to attach the "fix" hardware to the fridge door; but the screw head nearest the hinge pin caused mild interference on closing the door as it was just a little too "tall". I replaced it with a flat-head sheet metal screw (counter sunk the aluminum "fix" hardware so the screw installed flush) and all was well. Works great and the door seal makes good contact. Painted the hardware I fabricated with a low gloss black from a "rattle can" and it is not obtrusive in the least. Pretty easy task, really and I believe the installation is far superior to the OEM plastic design strength wise. (I did, in fact, JB Weld the broken plastic piece back in place, but now it is just a "spacer"..... the new aluminum piece "does all the work".) If you ever have to do it, plan on just a few hours time..... maybe an afternoon.
Safe travels, all ..........................
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Ed Sievers, Denver, CO
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