residential refrigerator locks
installed my residential ref. whats every body using for door locks
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- You didn't say what size fridge you installed, but on our top freezer 10 cu ft residential fridge, I used a pair of common window latches from Home Depot to lock the doors while underway.
- I purchased the Lamp Lock as well. Saw a Samsung RF18 in a brand new 5th wheel and that is what was used by the manufacturer. Probably adhere mine with 3M high strength tape.
- Hi dons2346,
I like what you did, it's a simple and straight forward way to keep the three doors from flying open. It's also easy to put up and out of the way when not traveling. I also like that "you can't miss it's in place"!
My question is, is the upside down "U" tight enough to keep the three doors completely closed? I can see how it would keep the doors from flying open and that's a BIG deal in and of itself.
But will it keep the three doors completely closed at all times? - I found a travel latch that would work. TOTAL VALUE RV in Elkhart, IN had these in stock so I drove down and picked one up. If you call and order the latch, they will order it from Thor and have it drop shipped to you. There are 2 sizes available. Ours took the shorter one. Thicker doors, the longer latch. Cost was under $8.00 + tax. I did have to make the mounting holes into an oval to move the latch just a bit to the left and painted it white to match the refrigerator. It works great!
Bob
Fridge Lock
Fridge Lock Mondooker wrote:
Hi dons2346,
I like what you did, it's a simple and straight forward way to keep the three doors from flying open. It's also easy to put up and out of the way when not traveling. I also like that "you can't miss it's in place"!
My question is, is the upside down "U" tight enough to keep the three doors completely closed? I can see how it would keep the doors from flying open and that's a BIG deal in and of itself.
But will it keep the three doors completely closed at all times?
Yes it does. The width of the plywood along with the fabric is 5/8" and when pulled down into the handles keeps all doors/drawers shut. I have crossed some pretty rough rough railroad tracks here in Mexico and nothing has come open. Just make sure the "legs" are long enough to go down past the bottom drawer as seen in the picture.- I use the stick-on child latches on our outside kitchen fridge, but visitors have pulled it off several times, thinking it was a door pull. The first one would not stick back on very well, but the newer one has. Idk why, it is the same brand. If it fails I plan to replace the adhesive tape with some heavy duty stuff.
dons2346 wrote:
Piece of plywood and some felt. Really cheap to do.
Dons2346 we are looking to make this type of "lock" can you share the dimensions as our french door refrigerator looks like yours.
Thank you!!!I use child safety strap locks from Jool Baby Products. The adjustable straps on these refrigerator locks enable them to be used on a variety of furniture and appliances.
We use those large rubber coated "tie"wrap type things. They go around the handles and one twist keeps them secure. We use them on a few of our cabinets as well. You have to search a bit in lowes or home depot to find them. Our refer is a side by side. A bottom drawer freezer may not work with them.
