Loose Mounting Screw (not set screw) on Whirlpool French Door Frig
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I have a Whirlpool French Door Refrigerator (Model WRF535SMBM) and ever since I got it 3 years ago, the bottom freezer door handle is wobbly. And yes, I've tried tighten the set screw on it and that's not the issue. The issue instead is that the mounting screw that the handle attaches to is loose (photo of the mounting screw below).
I've taken the mounting screw off and can see that the cavity is stripped, which causes the mounting screw to just keep spinning when I try and tighten it. As of now, there is a little bit of grab but not super tight.
Can anyone share advice on what I could do to reinforce the mounting screw? I've seen online of adding toothpicks, wall anchors, or even bondo to fill the hole. But wanted to measure twice before acting.
Thank you all in advance!
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UPDATE: A fellow Redditor recommended a metal mesh screw hole repair kit. I found it at my local Home Depot for $2. Followed the instructions and cut small strips to fill the hole. And upon tightening the screw, it's a MUCH better grip. It still keeps turning at the end but the grip is good enough and I consider the matter resolved. Thank you all for your time & help. All the best, Michael
Loose Mounting Screw (not set screw) on Whirlpool French Door Frig
crwdns2934249:0crwdne2934249:0:
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I have a Whirlpool French Door Refrigerator (Model WRF535SMBM) and ever since I got it 3 years ago, the bottom freezer door handle is wobbly. And yes, I've tried tighten the set screw on it and that's not the issue. The issue instead is that the mounting screw that the handle attaches to the handle is loose (photo of the mounting screw below).
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I have a Whirlpool French Door Refrigerator (Model WRF535SMBM) and ever since I got it 3 years ago, the bottom freezer door handle is wobbly. And yes, I've tried tighten the set screw on it and that's not the issue. The issue instead is that the mounting screw that the handle attaches to is loose (photo of the mounting screw below).
I've taken the mounting screw off and can see that the cavity is stripped, which causes the mounting screw to just keep spinning when I try and tighten it. As of now, there is a little bit of grab but not super tight.
Can anyone share advice on what I could do to reinforce the mounting screw? I've seen online of adding toothpicks, wall anchors, or even bondo to fill the hole. But wanted to measure twice before acting.
Loose Mounting Screw (not set screw) on Whirlpool French Door Frig
crwdns2934249:0crwdne2934249:0:
I have a Whirlpool French Door Refrigerator (Model WRF535SMBM) and ever since I got it 3 years ago, the bottom freezer door handle is wobbly. And yes, I've tried tighten the set screw on it and that's not the issue. The issue instead is that the mounting screw that the handle attaches to the handle is loose (photo of the mounting screw below).
https://www.genuinereplacementparts.com/whirlpool-wrf535smbm00-door-handle-mounting-screw-genuine-oem
I've taken the mounting screw off and can see that the cavity is stripped, which causes the mounting screw to just keep spinning when I try and tighten it. As of now, there is a little bit of grab but not super tight.
Can anyone share advice on what I could do to reinforce the mounting screw? I've seen online of adding toothpicks, wall anchors, or even bondo to fill the hole. But wanted to measure twice before acting.
Thank you all in advance!