How to Adjust Refrigerator Door Hinges

Written By
Lonnie McGowan
Lonnie McGowan
Published: Feb 19, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
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How to Adjust Refrigerator Door Hinges

Step 1

Find the plate on the corner of the refrigerator where the door hinge is (it is, in fact, part of the door hinge). This may be covered by a cap that is easily removed with a screwdriver.

Step 2

Leave the refrigerator door closed (the door will remain in place and will not fall off). Loosen the hinge screws and align the top of the door so that it is level with the top of the refrigerator. Tighten the screws until the door and the top of the refrigerator are flush. The top hinge adjusts only the top of the door.

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Step 3

Adjust the middle hinge to straighten the lower portion of the door. Use a level to ensure the door is flush.

Lonnie McGowan

Lonnie McGowan began freelance writing in 2008 and has a diverse background, having written and published many items including safety manuals, training documents, technical articles, and instruction sheets. McGowan is a graduate of Clover…

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