The Door Bushing is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This part allows the smooth opening and closing of the refrigerator door by providing a smooth surface for the door hinge to pivot on. It helps ensure the door operates quietly and maintains proper alignment.
Causes of a bad door bushing can include regular wear and tear, exposure to weight stress from the door, or accidental damage.
Symptoms of a bad door bushing include:
- Door not opening or closing smoothly
- Squeaking or grinding noises when moving the door
- Door misalignment
- Increased difficulty in opening or closing the door
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Right door on our french door jenn air refrig kept opening when left one was closed 1st Walter F. • West Harwich , MA • March 20, 2015
The right door on our Jenn Air French Door Refrigerator would pop open & not fully close when the left door was closed first. Called the local distributor/dealer who advised me that the magnetic door gasket probably needed replacement (cost $300.00 + for the repair) What??? Visited you web site where I noted the right door had a "closure & bushing" on the bottom of the door. Could it be this was the problem fix? Took the right door off & examined both pieces. Sure enough the bushing was...
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