Customer Questions and Answers for Recess Door Spring by Ge

This spring restores the return tension on the refrigerator's dispenser recess door so it closes properly after use. Replacing a weak or broken spring helps keep the dispenser area tidy and operating as intended.

• Provides the closing force for the dispenser recess door
• Helps reduce warm air and moisture entering the dispenser area when the door is at rest
• Replaces a stretched, bent, or broken spring
• Common signs: door won't close on its own, sags open, or feels loose/floppy

• Disconnect power and shut off water before servicing the dispenser
• Use caution—spring is under tension; wear eye protection and gloves
• Note orientation and pre-load during removal; transfer the new spring exactly as found
• Operate the door by hand to ensure smooth return before reassembling trim