Norcold Hinge Repair
Our refrigerator door fell off when the plastic hinge broke. Follow the link to see our repair: https://explorvistas.com/2017/09/30/norcold-hinge-repair/
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I've considered making a load bearing shim to use in transit. It'd be a snug fit between the bottom of the door and the top of the cabinet where it closes.
Agree with Chris: Great job on the repair part. I guess I've gotten lazy and would have tried to fab something out of aluminum. This job deserves the Strength of Steel and you did it! A 6" angle bracket has a good material thickness to it. Good on YOU!
We have what must be an older Norcold N811, because both halves of the hinge are metal. Little shouldered screws thread into one of the metal pieces. So I thought we were good. One evening, fixing dinner, door dropped off. Actually it was partially supported by the bottom hinge. The threads had come out of their hole in a bracket. Ended up drilling through and attaching with 1/4" stainless bolts with nuts, and plastic bushings to get the diameter right for the holes in the hinges. I only did the Fridge door, not Freezer yet.
So... The old "metal" design wasn't perfect either.
Agree with Chris: Great job on the repair part. I guess I've gotten lazy and would have tried to fab something out of aluminum. This job deserves the Strength of Steel and you did it! A 6" angle bracket has a good material thickness to it. Good on YOU!
We have what must be an older Norcold N811, because both halves of the hinge are metal. Little shouldered screws thread into one of the metal pieces. So I thought we were good. One evening, fixing dinner, door dropped off. Actually it was partially supported by the bottom hinge. The threads had come out of their hole in a bracket. Ended up drilling through and attaching with 1/4" stainless bolts with nuts, and plastic bushings to get the diameter right for the holes in the hinges. I only did the Fridge door, not Freezer yet.
So... The old "metal" design wasn't perfect either.
