The recess door retainer secures the dispenser's ice chute flapper in the refrigerator door. Replacing a cracked or missing retainer restores proper flapper pivot and sealing to help reduce frost buildup and air leaks around the dispenser.
- Holds the recess/ice door on its pivot within the dispenser assembly
- Helps the flapper close fully to seal the ice chute
- Restores smooth open/close action of the dispenser door
- Common symptoms: loose or fallen flapper, poor chute seal, frost or condensation in the dispenser area, and ice clumping near the chute
What's included: 1 recess door retainer Install notes:
- Unplug the refrigerator before servicing the dispenser
- Carefully remove the dispenser bezel/control panel to access the ice chute door assembly
- Note spring orientation and retainer position; transfer components to the new retainer
- Verify flapper movement and seal before reassembly and restoring power
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Yes ice was not coming out of the dispenser Jason S. • Goose Creek , SC • December 02, 2014
I replaced the solenoid, door, spring and bucket. The bucket cracked from ice freezing inside it. Ice froze inside the bucket because the solenoid stopped pulling the door closed which allowed hot humid air into the freezer. While I was in there I replaced the dispenser door, spring and crank because they are cheap and the old ones were moldy. The mold is most likely from the door not closing and causing condensation on the parts as well.
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