Step-by-step instructions for replacing the refrigerator door

There are a number of situations in which there is a need to move the refrigerator door to the other side. The most common reason is repairs and redevelopment in the apartment, or violation of the tightness of household appliances when closed. And also if your leading hand is left and the handle is located inconveniently. Under the current warranty, you should contact a service center, where they will carry out the manipulation for you free of charge. If you bought the refrigerator a long time ago, you can try to do it yourself.

How to hang a door on a refrigerator

When you need to move a refrigerator door from right to left, it's best to ask a professional to do it. Not every person can do this job without certain knowledge and skills. If the refrigerator is still under warranty, submit a request to the service center: the technician will do the necessary work quickly and competently.

If there is no warranty for the refrigeration appliance, you can rehang the door yourself without wasting time waiting for a technician or wasting money on unnecessary expenses. The main thing is to arm yourself with the necessary knowledge and tools.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

The refrigerator can be installed either separately from the kitchen furniture or directly into the kitchen cabinet. This could be a small built-in refrigerator or freezer that can be mounted in a cabinet under the countertop. Or maybe a large single-chamber or two-chamber refrigerator that needs to be mounted in a large kitchen cabinet.

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INSTALLATION (INSTALLATION), REPLACEMENT AND CONNECTION OF BUILT-IN AND FREE-STANDING REFRIGERATORS IN MOSCOW AND REGION

We install (assemble), replace and connect refrigerators in Moscow and the immediate Moscow region (Andreevka, Aprelevka, Balashikha, Vidnoye, Golitsino, Dedovsk, Dzerzhinsky, Dolgoprudny, Domodedovo, Zheleznodorozhny, Zhukovsky, Zvenigorod, Zelenograd, Ivanteevka, Korolev, Kotelniki, Krasnogorsk , Krasnoznamensk, Lobnya, Losino-Petrovsky, Lytkarino, Lyubertsy, Malakhovka, Moskovsky, Mytishchi, Nakhabino, Odintsovo, Oktyabrsky, Pavlovskaya Sloboda, Pavshinskaya floodplain, Podolsk, Pushkino, Reutov, Staraya Kupavna, Troitsk, Fryazino, Khimki, Shcherbinka, Shchelkovo, Elektrougli and other cities and towns of the Moscow region).

Why change the opening side?

The need to replace it with the other side arises in several cases:

If the kitchen area in a small apartment does not allow you to optimally install a refrigerator with a standard door opening direction. For example, when the left side is adjacent to a wall, using a refrigerator with a right-hand door is very inconvenient.
If the tightness of the seal is broken, air from the room penetrates into the refrigerating chamber. As a result, the compressor works harder to maintain the desired temperature balance.
When the owner of the kitchen is left-handed.

Important: the cause of a loose fit may be wear or deformation of the sealing rubber. Therefore, sometimes drastic actions are not necessary: it is enough to replace only the seal.

Useful tips

After completing all work, leave the refrigerator for 6 hours without turning it on. Only then can you look at the fruits of your work.

If the warranty period is valid, and this operation is included in it, then it is better to invite a specialist.
If the threads of the bolts have been stripped, they can be easily replaced with similar ones.
Worn parts in the refrigerator can be replaced over time.

Important!

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Attention! Incorrect installation of the door may cause damage to the unit, so be careful in your actions.

We take into account some features

In order to change the opening side of the door on the refrigerator at home, first look for the technical holes. Their presence at the end of the body indicates that you can change the position of the door yourself.

Re-weighing on a two-chamber unit is easier to do. First, remove both doors one by one, then install them in reverse order on the other side.

In a number of models, for example, there are no hinged handles: they are replaced by special recesses on the side ribs. If the handle on the refrigerator is attached, simply turn it over before replacing it.

Refrigerator brands we repair

Repair of Aeg refrigerators
Repair of Ardo refrigerators
Repair of Ariston refrigerators
Repair of Asko refrigerators
Atlant refrigerator repair
Repair of Bauknecht refrigerators
Repair of Beko refrigerators
Blomberg refrigerator repair
Repair of Bosch refrigerators
Repair of Brandt refrigerators
Repair of Candy refrigerators
Repair of Daewoo refrigerators
Repair of De Dietrich refrigerators
Repair of Electrolux refrigerators
Repair of Fagor refrigerators
Repair of Gorenje refrigerators
Repair of Hitachi refrigerators
Repair of Indesit refrigerators
Repair of Liebherr refrigerators
Repair of Miele refrigerators
Repair of NordFrost refrigerators
Repair of Samsung refrigerators
Repair of Sharp refrigerators
Repair of Smeg refrigerators
Repair of Whirlpool refrigerators

Step by step guide

The instructions for maintaining the electrical appliance attached to the passport must contain a complete description of how to move the refrigerator door to the other side at home. If your passport is missing, then use the general guide:

De-energize the unit.
Temporarily remove all contents from the cabinet container.
Remove the hanging shelves.
Remove all hanging fittings.
Carefully pry and remove the plugs covering the technical holes.
Secure the closed door with construction tape or have a partner hold it.
Release the fasteners from the plugs.
Unscrew and remove the bolts from the housing.
Lift the door slightly and remove it from the body, place it in a free place.
Unscrew the hinges and install them on the door in the right places.
Place the door with hinges attached to the body of the refrigerator, making sure that there are no distortions in relation to it.
Start fastening from the top hinges.
Attach the hinges, then adjust the seal to fit snugly to the body.
Install all required fittings on the door leaf.

It is important to carefully adjust the fasteners to prevent distortion and air from entering the electrical appliance.

Following the rules of action will help you move the door in the refrigerator to the other side yourself.

All work must be carried out with due care so as not to spoil the appearance of the surface and the fastening system.

Removing the top door of the refrigerator

The photo shows the sequence of work for dismantling the refrigerator door.
Most often, it is the top door (freezer door) that is removed first. If it is located below, the sequence of actions remains approximately the same.

To begin, tape the door to the frame using masking tape. Then remove the plugs using a screwdriver or knife. Unscrew the bolts and remove the fastenings from above. The bolts may be “hidden” under the cover of the device - remove it if necessary.

Carefully, without deforming the hinge, tear off the masking tape while holding the door. Carefully lift the door, thereby removing it from the bottom hinge pin in the middle. Remove the door.

How to rehang the door of a single-chamber refrigerator

Many single-chamber models are decorated with masking panels on the outside. This makes work difficult. First of all, carefully remove the parts covering the door fasteners.

Then proceed directly to dismantling the door:

One by one, from the bottom level, unscrew all the fasteners.
Remove all hinged parts from the door, remove it, and lay it on the floor.
Unscrew the hinges of the awnings. Locate the service holes on the left side and install the fasteners.
Use plugs to close the holes remaining on the right side. This will prevent dirt from getting inside.
When installing, first tighten the upper mounting screws, then the lower ones. This will prevent possible distortion and damage to the fastening units.
Make sure the door fits snugly. To do this, adjust the screws gradually, placing a sheet of paper in different places between the body and the seal. If the paper moves freely when you pull it out, tighten the fastener in that area more.
Reinstall the panels and handle.

You must begin unscrewing the fasteners from the bottom hinges. If you first release the upper fastening units, the door may warp during dismantling and, with its weight, damage the lower fastening system.

Do not reinstall the door on a single-chamber unit alone. It is quite large and weighs more than models with two cameras. Therefore, it is impossible to fix it with mounting tape during dismantling. It is better if an assistant holds the door. Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the fastening units and deformation of the holes.

How to prepare the refrigerator for transferring hinges to the other side

Before re-hanging the refrigerator door yourself or with the help of a specialist, you must:

Make sure that this feature is provided by the manufacturer . To do this, just read the relevant information in the model passport. If you have not found technical documentation for your refrigerator, inspect the door. Opposite the hinges, on the opposite edge of the structure, there should be plugs. The corresponding connectors are hidden under them. If they are not there, there is no possibility of moving the door.
Remove all shelves and containers . Take out the plastic drawers and shelves, don't forget the glass elements. Remove magnets and other decor.

Preparing the refrigerator for re-hanging the door

Defrost the refrigerator . Disconnect the device and wipe it dry. This will help ensure the door seals tightly after the hinges are transferred.

Before rehanging the doors of Atlant and other brands of refrigerators, provide free space between the body and the walls, furniture and appliances.

It is strictly forbidden to place the refrigerator flat on the floor. If you place it on the back panel in this way, you can damage the compressor and the entire cooling system

Overhang in two-chamber models

In refrigerators with two chambers, reversing the doors can be done without outside help. Read the instruction manual carefully or inspect the unit. If there are plugs covering the spare mounting holes, feel free to begin dismantling. But first, be sure to disconnect the device from the network and temporarily unload all the contents from it.

To move the door on the refrigerator to the other side, follow the detailed instructions:

Using a spatula or knife, remove the small plugs at the ends of the housing.
Secure the top door with construction tape.
If there is a panel on top, remove it.
Unscrew the lower bolts first, then the upper ones.
Tear off the tape and remove the door panel.
Close the vacated holes with plugs.
Move the fasteners to the left side.

In exactly the same order, remove the lower door from the body.

Fasten both door panels in the following order:

Install the lower part by first bolting the upper fasteners to the refrigerator body, then the lower ones.
Mount the top door in the same way.
Check the fasteners for tightness using thin paper.
If the paper sheet passes freely when the door is closed, it is necessary to tighten the fastening screws.

The final stage of installation is hanging handles and decorative elements.

You can see how to hang the door of a two-chamber refrigerator in the video:

Features of reversing the door for different refrigerators

Photo sequence of re-hanging the door of a refrigerator with a display
It is important that the manufacturer of the refrigerator has the right to refuse a user who has “interfered” with the design of the model, especially since this may be included in free service under warranty. If you decide to rehang the refrigerator door yourself, then you need to carefully study the instructions.

It is easier to hang a door with two chambers with your own hands, in such units as; Samsung, Bosch or Indesit. In the latter case, it is necessary to dismantle the single door with the freezing part located inside, but the sequence of actions is generally similar.

Features in popular models of refrigeration electrical appliances

The door hanging process may vary slightly between different models.

In "Ariston" and "Nord", for example, there are no handles: they are replaced by special recesses on both sides of the doors. This makes the job easier.
The easiest way to do the re-hanging yourself is in two-chamber Veko, Samsung, Haier, Pozis.
In some models "Bosch", LG, "Indesit", "Atlant" this possibility is not provided at all.

Therefore, if there is an urgent need to change the door on the refrigerator from right to left, we advise you to contact a workshop. A specialist will inspect the refrigerator and decide whether it is possible to drill technical holes for installation in your model yourself. Otherwise, you risk irreversibly damaging the structure of the unit.

What does the price depend on?

Prices for the services of specialists mainly depend on the model of refrigerator that will need to be worked with, since for models from different manufacturers the complexity of the work may be different. Some home improvement services provide a special price list that lists door rehanging prices for various models.

The cheapest cost will be to work with Biryusa or Atlant refrigerators. A little more expensive - BEKO, Whirlpool, Indesit. Next come Samsung, LG, Siemens and Sharp.

Some companies that provide repair services for household appliances indicate that the cost of re-hanging refrigerator doors also depends on whether the model has an electronic display. For example, in one of the services in the city of St. Petersburg, working with a simple model without a display will cost from 1200 rubles , and for equipment with a display the cost starts from 1950 rubles .

It is worth noting that prices for the service of rehanging refrigerator doors may vary slightly in different regions of the country. The highest prices, of course, are in large cities: Moscow and St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg. The lower threshold is from 1200 to 1500 rubles , and the cost of work increases according to the level of complexity. In cities with smaller populations - Surgut, Kaliningrad or Anapa - prices can start from 800 rubles .

Refrigerator repair

A refrigerator is a necessary and irreplaceable household appliance. Everyone has it in their home. That is why a refrigerator breakdown for many families turns into a huge problem, almost a disaster, and repairing the refrigerator becomes a priority.

It is difficult to imagine life without the ability to store food and prepared meals in the refrigerator. If in rural areas people can still find an alternative way to store food, then in the city they cannot do without a refrigerator either in the winter cold or in the summer heat. Moreover, in such a metropolis as Moscow!

Active, active, busy people live in the capital. A refrigerator breakdown is a force majeure event that you least expect and needs to be resolved quickly.

It is quite obvious that you will not be able to independently find the cause of the breakdown and carry out the necessary repairs to the refrigerator. The refrigerator must be repaired by a specialist. But it’s too expensive to transport such a bulky unit somewhere for repairs!

Calling a specialist to your home will save valuable time, effort, and money!

Contact the VseRemont24 company, invite our experienced and certified technician to your place! To do this, you just need to leave a request for refrigerator repair on our website! A specialist will arrive on the same day, at a time most convenient for you.

In order to properly repair a kitchen “helper,” a refrigerator repairman will first find out the cause of its breakdown, that is, carry out diagnostics. If, to get started with work, a specialist only needs to carry out a visual diagnosis, it will cost you completely free of charge!

Having assessed the scale of the work ahead, the master will name the cost of his services. The price will vary depending on the level of complexity of the work to be done.

When repairing a refrigerator of any brand, our highly qualified technicians can replace:

shredder valve,
thermostat,
start protection relay,
touch sensor,
dryer filter,
control unit,
fan motor,
train,
flaps,
solenoid valve,
damper drives,
limit switch,
sealing rubber,
compressor,
evaporator,
capacitor,
capillary pipe,
evaporator sensor,
heating element heater,
fuses,
timer,
fan

Also, VseRemont24 specialists provide such types of services as:

purchase and delivery of components,
drawing up a write-off act,
elimination of extraneous noise,
replacing a light bulb,
rehanging refrigerator doors,
leveling the refrigerator,
cleaning the drainage hole,
replacing the network cable,
handle replacement,
door adjustment,
freon refill,
eliminating refrigerant leaks,
removing clogged capillary pipes,
evaporator repair,
capacitor repair,
defrosting the No Frost system.

After completing the work, the master will provide you with a guarantee for it, and if you are a pensioner or other benefit recipient, an additional discount will be provided!

We strive for the most convenient service for you, therefore we work honestly, legally, quickly and efficiently in all districts of Moscow, as well as in the Moscow region!

Entrust such an indispensable household appliance as a refrigerator to the best specialists at VseRemont24! They have been repairing refrigerators at home in Muscovites for many years! Be sure that your refrigerator will last for a very long time!

Features of outweighing from popular manufacturers

When rehanging the refrigerator door, you need to take into account the design features provided by the manufacturer.

Atlant

The procedure for rehanging the doors in the Atlant refrigerator includes the following steps:

Removing a decorative panel. Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the fasteners and pull the bar towards you. Under it, a refrigerator of the above brand has a layer of heat-insulating material. Before starting installation work, the foam is removed and put aside.
Removing the top hinge. The fastening is a plate with a pin on which the door is held. On the other side there is a threaded strip. The bolts of these parts are unscrewed with a hexagon. It is not necessary to secure the door with masking tape when rearranging.
Removing the freezer door. After unscrewing the fasteners, the element is disconnected from the pin and lifted up. If the refrigerator is two-chamber, you need to remove the door from the remaining hinge. After this, the bolt caps are removed. The middle hinge is completely removed, the door is lifted and set aside.
Removing the lower fastening. This part in the Atlant refrigerator is also hidden under a decorative cover that needs to be removed. After this, the loop is rearranged.

To move the door to the other side, perform the above steps for the other side of the case in reverse order.

Bosch

Reinstalling a Bosch refrigerator door is not difficult, but before starting work you need to read the instructions

Particular attention is paid to the presence of additional elements. Re-hanging begins by removing the plugs and unscrewing the fasteners

After this, the hinges and handle are removed from the door. The parts are moved to the other side of the body. When repairing refrigerators with a display, perform the following steps:

remove the top cover of the device and look for cables;
disconnect contacts, recording their actions on paper;
remove the door of the upper compartment and remove the panel hiding the cables;
unscrew the loop, move the contacts to the other side, and perform installation in the reverse order;
The cables are covered with a panel and the contacts are connected.

Indesit

To rehang the facades of the Indesit refrigerator, you need to perform the following steps:

inspect the device and make sure it can be reinstalled (not all models are equipped with appropriate holes);
disconnect the device from the power supply, remove the contents of the cameras;
dismantle the handle, remove the plugs from the holes located in the intended installation location;
unscrew the lower and upper bolts;
remove the swivel hinges and the door;
change the location of parts (elements are moved to the opposite side of the body);
Perform the above steps in reverse order when assembling the refrigerator;
adjust the position of the loops.

In some models of Indesit refrigeration units, it is impossible to change the position of the housing elements without using additional parts. Most often, the products are included in the delivery package of the device. The closing sensor is located in the central part of the housing; there is no need to rearrange it.

Samsung

To hang the door of a Samsung refrigerator, you need to remove the cover of the device and disconnect the wires. After this, unscrew the loops and transfer them to the left side. The bracket located in the lower part of the body is rearranged, changing the direction of movement. The design of Samsung brand appliances includes a freezer opening limiter, which also needs to be moved to the left side. After installing the elements, connect the wires and return the cover to its place.

LG

LG refrigerators are equipped with hinges that can be unscrewed with a screwdriver with a suitable attachment. The door may fall after being removed from the fastening, so it needs to be secured with masking tape, sticking it along the entire side

Be careful when performing work. If the hinges are deformed, it will be impossible to install the door

Modern devices have an electronic control unit, the wires of which must be turned in the opposite direction. The cables are hidden under the decorative panel and the top hinge cover.

Ariston

The Hotpoint-Ariston refrigerator does not come with plastic inserts for changing the mounting location. If a similar problem occurs, you can try swapping the top and bottom hinges. This provides a mirror arrangement of parts to the standard one.

The functionality of Ariston-Hotpoint includes an opening indication. For this purpose, the design provides a special sensor. A person who has at least once re-hung the facades of an Ariston refrigerator will easily find the part. It is removed from the housing and moved to the corresponding hole on the opposite side.

Features of working with models from different manufacturers

Difficulties in moving doors usually arise due to the design features of a particular refrigerator model. Manufacturers, in order to increase the attractiveness of their products and expand the functionality of devices, lay additional cables and make other changes. In particular, some refrigerator models have only one hole on the other side.

Atlant

Atlant brand refrigerators have one hole on the other side. Therefore, if there is a need to move doors, you must purchase a new left hinge that is suitable for this model. Drilling holes in the wall of the device yourself is prohibited.

Atlant brand refrigerators have foam plastic behind the decorative panel. This heat-insulating material will have to be removed during the work. To unscrew the bolts on the top hinge of Atlant refrigerators, you will need a hexagon. The lower fastening of these models is also hidden by a decorative overlay. The remaining stages of work are carried out according to the described algorithm.

LG

Refrigerators of this brand have hinges, which require a specialized attachment to remove.

Care must be taken when performing work at this stage. If the hinges are deformed, it is impossible to reinstall the door. In addition, LG brand models have a control unit, the wires from which must be moved to the other side

In addition, LG brand models have a control unit, the wires from which must be moved to the other side.

Bosch

Bosch refrigerators are distinguished by the presence of sophisticated electronics. Therefore, before starting work, it is recommended to study the attached instructions, and during the dismantling process, write down each step. Otherwise, the procedure is carried out according to a similar algorithm. The main thing is to connect the wiring correctly after moving the sash.

Stinol

Structurally, Stinol brand models do not differ from the refrigerators discussed earlier. But upon first consideration, owners may have questions. In particular, in such models the holes to which the hinges are attached are closed with a strip secured with self-tapping screws. Both doors are held in place by a central bracket.

Certain difficulties arise when dismantling the decorative trim. This part is fixed with latches, access to which is provided through inconspicuous holes. To simplify the task, it is recommended to insert two matches into these niches and pull the decorative trim towards you. During this stage, you should not make great efforts so as not to damage the part.

Ariston Hotpoint

Ariston Hotpoint models are not equipped with plastic inserts designed to change the mounting location. It is not recommended to move the doors of such refrigerators yourself. But if you wish, you can swap the upper and lower hinges and check how the sash closes. The design of Ariston Hotpoint brand models includes an indicator that turns on after the door is opened. This part also needs to be moved to a new location when carrying out the work in question. Problems usually do not arise at this stage.

Biryusa

Refrigerators of the Russian brand Biryusa have a simple design. The hinges of such models are attached to the walls using self-tapping screws, which are unscrewed with a Phillips screwdriver. Some Biryusa refrigerators are equipped with an electronic control panel. To dismantle the latter, you will first need to tighten the visor. Under this part there are small recesses with clamps. By pressing the latches, you need to pull the visor towards you.

How to hang a door: sequence of actions

First you need to turn off the power to the refrigeration equipment; to do this, simply unplug the cord from the outlet. After this, we remove all the magnets and decorations from the door, empty the chambers of food and defrost the freezer by removing all the shelves and drawers.

Instructions for a single-compartment refrigerator

After preparation, we proceed directly to removing the door itself. First of all, you need to secure the door so as not to damage it when removing it. We do this using masking tape. Next you should unscrew the bolts and plugs. This will remove the top mount. On some refrigerators, to get to the bolts, you must first remove the top cover.

The photo shows the bolts on the top hinge, which we unscrew when removing the top mount

The photo shows the bolts from the top hinge and the cover that is found on some refrigerator models

Now you can remove the masking tape and remove the door. Place it on the floor, first laying down an old blanket; a soft backing will protect the door from damage, especially if it is made of glass.

Now it’s time for the plugs: using a screwdriver, move them from one side of the case to the other, into those slots that have already been vacated

Make sure that the fastenings are not swapped, otherwise you will have to redo everything. After this, you can rehang the door to the place you need and move the handle if it is removable

Also check the tightness of the refrigerator. This can be done using a regular piece of paper: we clamp it between the door and the body and try to pull it out. If you couldn’t pull out the sheet, then everything was done correctly. But if the elastic band does not fit tightly, then the refrigeration equipment will not be able to maintain the desired temperature inside.

Instructions for a two-chamber refrigerator

Re-hanging the door of a modern two-chamber refrigerator is carried out in a similar way, you just need to remove the doors from top to bottom one by one. And we collect everything in the opposite direction. So, the first thing to do is re-secure both flaps with masking tape. Immediately unscrew the bolts and remove the plugs on the other side of the door. Now we remove the door itself and carefully set it aside. We place plugs in the holes from which the bolts were removed. Next, we dismantle the middle fastening - this must be done carefully, without damaging the door of the lower compartment.

The lower door is removed in a similar way - we also lay it on a soft substrate. We repeat the operation with the bolts, twisting them to the opposite place. We return the door to its place and secure it with tape. To install the top door, you need to install the middle mount. Then the tape comes into use: we secure the top door, and the top mount also returns to its place. We close the holes that have become free with plugs.

Next, we check the tightness of the doors against the refrigerator - they must close hermetically. We carry out the check as described above, using a sheet of paper. If there is a problem with tightness, the position of each of the refrigeration door doors can be corrected by adjusting the awnings. If there are no problems and everything works, congratulations! You have succeeded, you can proceed to the next procedure.

The photo shows the middle hinge of the refrigerator

Example of a possible display on a refrigerator door