****ing fridge door - help needed

[rlw]

We have an old fitted fridge with the door (and fancy panel) attached to the side of the cabinet, rather than the curent system where the door is still fitted to the fridge and the fancy panel attached to that. The door is not staying shut any longer because, I suspect, the hinges are way beyond their best before. I think the fridge needs to come right out and the hinges changed but I don't feel confident enough (read can't live without a fridge if I fk it up) to take it on.

Does anyone know a kitchen fitter or handyman convenient to Bromley who might be prepared to sort this out. As its only a little job, no-one really seems to be bothered, hence the request.

[dirkgently]

rlw said:

As its only a little job,

I can`t help, but as a tradesman those words will make me run a mile.

[ghamer]

Had same problem on my integrated fridge.It's not a fridge out job.You have to remove the panel first then you have access to the hinges.Bought mine on fleabay for £15

[laam999]

My integrated fridge does this, the wood has warped. I just put a child lock on. Job jobbed

[trashbat]

Ignoring the bits about it being integrated, it's the magnetic seal that normally holds a fridge door shut, not really anything to do with the door hinge.

Are you sure it's not a failure of that?

My only tip is do not try and remagnetise it. Because it doesn't work, and you have to buy a new fridge.

[Grandad Gaz]

dirkgently said:

rlw said:

As its only a little job,

I can`t help, but as a tradesman those words will make me run a mile.

Ah,so true!

That and the words "All you have to do is...."

[eastlmark]

post the make and model number and you might get some sensible suggestions. Most likely new hinges required but you will need to order specific ones for your model as they are weighted accordingly. Not what we call a small job I am afraid. If its the type that attach to the side of the cabinet it will need to come out as well as be emptied/defrosted as well.... far easier than sourcing/fitting a replacement fridge though.

[Busa mav]

Grandad Gaz said:

dirkgently said:

rlw said:

As its only a little job,

I can`t help, but as a tradesman those words will make me run a mile.

Ah,so true!

That and the words "All you have to do is...."

Along with "could you just......"

[eastlmark]

Busa mav said:

Grandad Gaz said:

dirkgently said:

rlw said:

As its only a little job,

I can`t help, but as a tradesman those words will make me run a mile.

Ah,so true!

That and the words "All you have to do is...."

Along with "could you just......"

and.... "it says on the internet...."

[Basil Brush]

Or from the other side of the fence, "I've been doing it this way for xx years and never had a problem before"

[rlw]

eastlmark said:

Busa mav said:

Grandad Gaz said:

dirkgently said:

rlw said:

As its only a little job,

I can`t help, but as a tradesman those words will make me run a mile.

Ah,so true!

That and the words "All you have to do is...."

Along with "could you just......"

and.... "it says on the internet...."

Its only a little job in the context of getting someone to do it. I agree that it might take all day, or longer, to do what seems a very simple task but, locally, no-one can be arsed to work for less than about a week or £500 for a day so it doesn't really fit their needs. I'm happy to spend what it takes to fix it, always have been about most things, Porsches especially (but now given up on those).

I will check out the fridge model number and get back on here as it is driving me up the wall...............

[Simpo Two]

You could bodge it for £2.45...

http://www.screwfix.com/p/cabin-hook-polished-chro...