Frigidaire Microwave Door Latch Broken

Since the door hook is made of plastic it can break due to regular wear.

Frigidaire microwave door latch broken.

If either of the hooks is broken or does not have any spring tension you may need to replace the door latch. If the door hook is broken it won t relea. 34 99 in stock sold individually. Fast same day shipping.

Many parts also have a video showing step by step how to fix the door won t close problem for frigidaire fgmv174kfb. Since there was no way to repair the broken plasic door hook i ended up drilling a small hole inside the door frame for the spring to attach to and this allowed the door to. 365 day right part guaranteed return policy. Repair your frigidaire microwave latch for less.

If the door hook is broken replace it. Sylmar ca may 08 2014 my repair advice removed frame inside door with thin knife unscrewed broken door handle replaced latch and handle replace trim. Se the door properly preventing the door from opening. The latch assembly is made of plastic and has a spring attached to provide downward tension to keep the hooks engaged.

The door hook engages with the door latch to keep the door closed during operation. In fact if the door latch isn t snapped shut the microwave won t function at all. Before beginning this repair make sure to unplug the unit and remove the inner door panel to access the door latch. So if your fgmv174kfb microwave door not closing door won t close properly door won t latch closed door won t shut properly or door won t stay closed the following info will help you identify the problem.

21 86 in stock. 37 32 on order sold individually. One way a microwave door can cease to function properly is if the hinges are loose or damaged. Microwave door handel and door latch carlos c.

Before you can begin a cooking cycle on your frigidaire microwave the door must be completely shut.