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Secures panels, brackets, and components to appliance cabinets. Replace missing, stripped, or damaged screws to restore tight fit and alignment.

Flat washer used on refrigerator door hinge assembly. Reduces friction and distributes load for smooth door operation.

Conceals the mounting screw at the end of your refrigerator door handle. Replace this cap if missing, cracked, or damaged to restore a clean finish.

Replacement door shelf trim that covers the front edge of your refrigerator door shelf. Restores the finished look and replaces cracked, worn, or missing trim.

Replacement screw that secures panels, brackets, and trim to appliance cabinets. Restores reliable hold when original hardware is stripped or missing.

This replacement screw secures panels, brackets, and other components in your appliance so they stay tight and properly aligned. Use it to replace missing, stripped, or rusted hardware and eliminate looseness, rattles, or gaps.

• Fastens parts to the cabinet/frame to maintain structural integrity
• Helps keep panels and assemblies aligned to reduce vibration and noise
• Replaces missing, damaged, or corroded screws during service
• Common fix for loose panels or components that no longer hold securely

• Disconnect power and shut off water or gas before servicing
• Match length and thread to the original screw for proper fit
• Hand-start threads to avoid cross-threading; tighten only until snug—do not overtighten
• Tighten them evenly to ensure proper alignment

The Nut is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This small yet essential component is used to secure various parts of the refrigerator, such as shelves, panels, or brackets, ensuring stability and proper alignment. Its durable design ensures reliable performance in the demanding environment of a refrigerator.

Causes of a bad or missing Nut can include wear over time, accidental stripping of threads, or loss during maintenance or repairs. A damaged or missing nut can lead to loose components and reduced functionality.

Symptoms of a bad or missing Nut include:

• Loose or wobbly shelves, brackets, or panels
• Difficulty keeping refrigerator components securely in place
• Rattling or unusual noises during operation

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

Size: 8-18 x 1/2 inch.

Fastener secures panels, brackets, and internal assemblies in washers, dryers, and refrigerators. Replace stripped, missing, or worn screws.

Size: 8 x 1-1/4 inch.

This door handle spacer sits between the door panel and the handle to set the correct stand-off and support the mounting hardware. Replacing a cracked or missing spacer restores a solid feel, proper alignment, and protects the door finish.

• Maintains the designed gap and stand-off between the handle and door
• Supports and centers the handle over the mounting post(s)/screw(s)
• Helps prevent rubbing, scuffs, or creaks from a handle that sits too close
• Typical symptoms of failure: loose or wobbly handle, uneven gap, rattling, broken or missing spacer

• Disconnect power and, if applicable, shut off water before service
• Support the handle; remove the set screw(s)/bolt(s) and lift off the handle as designed
• Position the new spacer over the mounting point; reinstall the handle and hardware
• Tighten hardware snugly—do not overtighten; check alignment and handle security

Almond. Size: 13 oz. can. Acrylic appliance paint.

Screw: 8-16 x 3/8 inch.

This shelf stud secures a refrigerator shelf or shelf trim to the cabinet, restoring stable shelf positioning and preventing slipping or tilting. A simple hardware replacement that helps keep shelves level and items secure. What it does:

• Provides the mounting point that holds a shelf or shelf trim in place.
• Common replacement when the stud is cracked, broken, stripped, or missing.
• Stops shelves from tilting, sliding, or dropping when loaded.
• Works with the shelf edge/support to maintain proper alignment.

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any work, and remove all items from the shelf area.
• Remove the shelf or trim and handle any glass carefully; wear gloves and eye protection.
• The stud typically snaps or presses into the shelf support—refer to the model's diagram for exact orientation and fasteners.
• Support the glass while installing to avoid chipping or dropping.

White freezer door handle for your refrigerator. Replaces cracked, broken, yellowed, or missing handles. Installs on the freezer door exterior.

This washer tub mounting bolt secures the tub assembly to its support points. Replacing worn or missing hardware helps keep the tub aligned and stable through wash and spin, reducing vibration and noise. What it does:

• Anchors the tub assembly to its mounting bracket or frame
• Helps maintain alignment under load and during high-speed spin
• Replace if the bolt is stripped, rounded, rusted, or missing
• Symptoms can include excessive vibration/banging, tub shifting or scraping, and rattling hardware

• 1 mounting bolt

• Disconnect power and water before servicing; wear appropriate PPE
• Support the tub to relieve stress on the mounting points before removal
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; tighten bolts evenly across all mount points
• Do not overtighten; follow for torque guidance