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06-03-2021, 10:57 AM #1
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Residential Refrigerator Door Latch
Hi All,
I am in the process of replacing my Norcold 2118 refrigerator with a Haier QHE16HYPFS residential refrigerator. I would appreciate hearing the experience people have with door latch options after installing a residential refrigerator. I have found on Amazon one that GD uses as well as some baby proofing accessories that look interesting but I would appreciate feedback before I make a purchase. Thank you as always for your help.
Bob
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06-03-2021, 01:26 PM #2
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There are several threads on the forum discussing this topic - you might use the search function. Our solution was this:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These are manufacturer/model specific, so you will have to contact the company to see if they make one for the model of refrigerator you are installing. Most "baby-proofing" products won't work because they still allow the doors and freezer door to partially open. The Fridge Fixer is the only thing I've found that positively locks things in place.
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06-03-2021, 01:28 PM #3
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I did use the search function. It was the first thing I did.
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06-03-2021, 03:09 PM #4
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Fridge Fixer (HRQ16 Series) from Amazon, the seller is very personable, the product is 3-D printed and works very good, it attaches to the fridge body with double-sided tape.
Pic of my HRQ16Last edited by jungleb0y; 06-03-2021 at 03:15 PM.
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06-03-2021, 03:17 PM #5
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08-31-2021, 08:52 AM #6
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For those that have installed to Fridge Fixer on their Samsung....what did you do with the holes in the door that remain after removing the original latch..??
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08-31-2021, 10:35 AM #7
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08-31-2021, 10:38 AM #8
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08-31-2021, 10:41 AM #9
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09-10-2021, 12:09 PM #10
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Rob, you are the guy whose info lead me to order the Fridge Fixer. Thank you so much! I just installed mine & I agree it’s a superior design to the one Grand Design supplied. Our Samsung had two locks on it. The top one was stainless with a lever you raised to close a plate into the opening on a second plate on the other door. It depends on friction to hold it & we had no issues in the 4000 miles we’ve towed our Solitude. However it does depend on friction & the Fridge Fixer design is so much better. The bottom lock for the freezer is the same black latch as on our closet door. It is a good design. I’ve left it in place for a backup latch. In reference to the screw holes I first tapped in the screw hole a little to make the edges flush with the door & put silicone in the holes. I’m going to look for plastic plugs to install in the screw holes. Fridge Fixer is a great company. I originally ordered my Fridge Fixer from Amazon but they had a delay in shipping so I cancelled the order & ordered directly from Fridge Fixer. Great Service!
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