Customer Questions and Answers for Top Hinge Assembly by Whirlpool

This top hinge assembly mounts at the upper corner of the cabinet to support the refrigerator door and allow smooth pivoting. Replacing a worn hinge restores proper door alignment and helps the gasket seal reliably.

• Supports the door's weight at the top and provides the pivot point
• Helps maintain correct door alignment and closing action
• Aids in consistent gasket contact to minimize warm-air leaks
• Common symptoms of a failing hinge: door sagging or rubbing, uneven gaps, poor sealing, squeaks or popping noises

• Unplug the refrigerator and, if applicable, turn off the water supply
• Have a helper support the door; remove the hinge cover, then the hinge screws
• Note/mark hinge position and transfer any shims or spacers from the original hinge
• Reinstall and adjust for even gaps; verify the door swings freely and the gasket seals all around