Customer Questions and Answers for Door Spring (Oven) by Whirlpool

This door spring restores the proper counterbalance of the oven door so it opens smoothly and closes with controlled tension. Replacing a worn or broken spring helps prevent the door from dropping, slamming, or sitting unevenly.

• Provides counterbalance tension for the oven door through the hinge mechanism
• Helps the door open smoothly and hold at a partially open position
• Maintains even alignment and consistent gasket contact
• Common symptoms of failure: door feels heavy, drops open or slams, uneven door height, squeaks during movement

• Disconnect power at the breaker and allow the oven to cool completely
• Springs are under tension—support the door and use caution to avoid injury
• Note the spring's routing and anchor points before removal; reinstall in the same positions
• For even tension, consider replacing both door springs when the design uses one per side