Before trying to trim the door open it and examine the hinges.
Taking door off hinges putting back on.
Doors that bind or will not close properly are common problems.
That may be difficult on older painted doors.
Attach the assembled hinge and door to the refrigerator.
People usually try to plane off the edge.
Make sure the door opens and closes properly.
Now pull the door open.
Some may recommend using a chisel but it s best to use a cheap flathead screwdriver for this.
It s more time consuming and you can t guarantee that the door will still hang the same when you try to put it back up again.
I d like to avoid that headache if possible.
Test each screw by tightening it with a screwdriver.
Lay the door on a flat surface and unscrew the hinges from the door.
Often the first step in door repair involves taking the door off its hinges.
Reattach the stopper and grommet to the opposite sides.
If the door opens partially it isn t positioned correctly.
With the weight of the door hanging on the top hinge work the other hinges together.
Put the hinges and screws in a safe place.
When you have three hinges you can replace them one at a time without taking the door off.
Remove screws and detach the stopper door and grommet.
See the articles adjusting an interior door and adjusting exterior doors for information on adjusting the hinges without replacing them.
To put the door back on the hinges grab the door at the center and tip it slightly toward the top engaging the knuckles of the top hinge.
Unscrew the top hinge from the frame.
Remove doors safely and easily with tips from an experienced remodeler in this f.
Open the door to carefully remove it.
If the door was placed correctly it will swing open without difficulty.
There is a risk it will be damaged so it s best to use one you don t care much about anymore.
Spring loaded hinges are always spread out like a butterfly and mounted flat on the outer frame.
Push a hinge pin into whichever hinge lines up first then tap in the remaining pins.
Insert the additional hinge mid into the door hole.
Before you replace them make sure that adjustment or lubrications won t fix the problem.
For the sake of stability take off the bottom hinge first followed by the top.
Before you suggest why don t you just take the door off the hinges the answer is simple.
A hinge can often work loose binding the door against the frame.
This should ensure that the door stays on the hinges.
Don t forget to include the washer with grease.
But frequently the solution is on the hinge side.
You can fix it by removing the door then sliding it back into the hinge slots.
