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@outofcontrol@phpc.social22 year old Maytag fridge door stopped closing properly. Closer inspection showed bottom bushing warn out. We managed to prop up the bottom door with 2 2x4s, remove the bottom pin, and make 2 new nylon washers out of 2 old printer gears we had saved away. New washers in place, white grease, and door closes like new. Because the freezer door relies on the fridge door for support, it too now closes like new.
@outofcontrol That's a DIY repair success story if I've ever heard one!
I'm glad you were able to get it working.
I've been brainstorming a way to repair the magnet seal around the door on mine. The bottom section of it is torn. On hot days I get condensation forming and leaking out.
I've looked at repurposing the seals from some other old refrigerators but there's always something that prevents it from being a feasible fix.
Apparently, I also need to start saving old printer gears. LOL.
@Judeau Thanks, it was indeed a successful day!
I noticed while doing this repair that our freezer door seal is hardened and falling apart. Like you, not sure what to do about it.