Patrick D Cranberry Township , PA August 31, 2015 Appliance: Samsung Refrigerator RFG29PHDBP/XAA-0002 Samsung: bottom freezer drawer handle broke off from the drawer There's a piece of plastic with an embedded metal nut that is screwed on to the handle at both ends of the handle. These nuts lock on to screws on the drawer. Problem is that these plastic parts are flimsy and they broke at both the left and right ends and the handle just came loose. It was a two minute job to unscrew these plastic parts from the handle and screw in the replacements. Once that's done you can attach the handle to the drawer (need a hex key). Read More... 80 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
William P Evans , GA July 20, 2015 Broken freezer door handle samsung french door refrigerator I replaced both plastic brackets that mount the bottom freezer drawer handle to the freezer drawer. This is a very simple repair and only requires an Allen head wrench and a Plillips screwdriver. Only takes 10-15 minutes and the handle works like new. Read More... 9 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Lisa Z Santa Rosa , CA April 06, 2018 The freezer handle snapped off I replaced the two end pieces (which had broken) and reset the set screws. Read More... 6 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers, Wrench Set
David S Wildwood , FL October 07, 2016 Appliance: Samsung Refrigerator RFG298HDBP/XAA-0000 Broken freezer door handle samsung rfg298hdbp I managed to break my freezer handle when brining it thru the front door. The little metal socket that was welded to the inside of the tube handle completely broke off. My plan was to replace the entire handle but thru my internet search, I was not convinced I could find the right one. I was told it was discontinued, I was told multiple part numbers, nobody could tell me the color of the handle I was ordering (silver or black) AND the cost was hovering around $100. I stumbled across this part that slides into the tube handle and essentially replaces the little metal socket that I broke off (Part Number DA61-07540A (AP5578979) replaces 3160453). I don't think it was designed for my handle but it was under $8 so I thought I would give it a try. It was delivered very quick. I slid it into the handle and to my surprise it lined up perfectly with the lock-screw hole. The fit was a little loose so I applied some gorilla glue to the inside of the tube, slid the part into place, clamped it on the end with a pair of vice-grips and let it dry overnight. I was careful not to get the glue close to the threads of the lock screw. The next morning I removed the dried glue that had expanded and fitted the handle to the freezer door. Perfect fit! All I needed was the allen screw (size 10-24) because it did not come with the part. 20 cents later my project was complete and my wife couldn't be happier. Hope this helps... Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers
Marcela L Wantagh , NY February 03, 2023 Appliance: Model SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR Broken freezer handle. Followed the video instructions from the website. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Socket Set