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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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    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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    I did use the search function. It was the first thing I did.

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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 HRQ16
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    Quote Originally Posted by jungleb0y View Post
    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.
    Thank you, that looks like exactly what I need!

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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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    Quote Originally Posted by JMCFAN View Post
    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..??
    I couldn't find the silver or grey colored plastic hole plugs I wanted, so I just found three small stainless sheet metal screws in my collection and screwed them in the holes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Second Chance View Post
    I couldn't find the silver or grey colored plastic hole plugs I wanted, so I just found three small stainless sheet metal screws in my collection and screwed them in the holes.

    Rob
    Flat head I assume? I tried to replace the screws from the latch...too big....wont allow the plastic block in..
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    Quote Originally Posted by JMCFAN View Post
    Flat head I assume? I tried to replace the screws from the latch...too big....wont allow the plastic block in..
    Not completely flat, but they're flat enough that they don't interfere with the Fridge Fixer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Second Chance View Post
    Not completely flat, but they're flat enough that they don't interfere with the Fridge Fixer.

    Rob
    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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