Fridge problem

Angela R · 01/09/14 - 22:08

I've got a problem on the interior of my fridge door. There are 2 little plastic notches which hold the tray in place on the inside of the door. One of the notches has snapped off so the tray won't sit on the door anymore. I've got nowhere to put the milk!
Does any one know what I can do? The manufacturers do not have a spare part for it and I don't want to buy a new fridge. Is there anything I can use as a repair that will set as firmly as the previous plastic catch? Any ideas gratefully received!

Thanks:)

QFour · 01/09/14 - 22:18

Buy a jug and put the milk in that and then put it on one of the shelves. Measure the distance between the shelves before buying the jug ..

You could try one of the plastic cements they use for water pipes. It dissolves most plastics. Put some all along the edge of the tray where it touches the door and hold in place until set. It will melt the plastic so you only really get one go at it

MartinPickering · 01/09/14 - 22:52

I can't visualise what you tried to describe. Please provide a link to a photo of the relevant area and of the broken part.

Angela R · 01/09/14 - 23:02

I dont think I like the sound of the melting plastic - yikes!

I'll try and link a photo in the morning.

Thanks

jsmith99 · 01/09/14 - 23:24

I used to have a Bostik superglue which was very good. A hinge on a downward-moving flap in our freezer snapped of, and I repaired it with the glue. The hinge is still holding - and working - a couple of years later.

seacam · 02/09/14 - 01:20

Angela R wrote: »

I've got a problem on the interior of my fridge door. There are 2 little plastic notches which hold the tray in place on the inside of the door. One of the notches has snapped off so the tray won't sit on the door anymore. I've got nowhere to put the milk!
Does any one know what I can do? The manufacturers do not have a spare part for it and I don't want to buy a new fridge. Is there anything I can use as a repair that will set as firmly as the previous plastic catch? Any ideas gratefully received!

Thanks:)

Hi,

Might be able to use a small bracket, post photos of the tray, notch, and where tray sits in fridge door.

If your fridge is less the 10 years old they tend to carry spares unless they have run out.

Meanwhile, make space, store milk on fridge shelf.

Angela R · 02/09/14 - 09:29

Hi,

The manufacturers don't have a replacement so I've got to try and repair it or otherwise buy a new fridge which I don't want to do. I don't think a bracket would work because the door frame is plastic.

I have taken photos but I don't know how to post them here. Can someone help please?

killjoy · 02/09/14 - 09:54

I always repair these things with superglue, I just buy the cheap stuff from the pound shop ~ works fine.

Angela R · 02/09/14 - 09:57

I've got nothing to glue on though. The plastic 'notch' type thing has just gradually worn away.

seacam · 02/09/14 - 10:23

Angela R wrote: »

Hi,

The manufacturers don't have a replacement so I've got to try and repair it or otherwise buy a new fridge which I don't want to do. I don't think a bracket would work because the door frame is plastic.

I have taken photos but I don't know how to post them here. Can someone help please?

Hi Angela,

Let us all take a look.

First, upload your photos to your PC, then sign up to this.

I use this service but there are many more image hosting programmes, some simpler to use.

Angela R · 02/09/14 - 10:44

http://s27.photobucket.com/user/sawdox/library/

hopefully, here are some photos.

fainéant · 02/09/14 - 11:09

Only way I can think of would be to put the tray in place and screw a couple of self tapping screws through the tray and into the side wall plastic at the damaged side. Doubt if there would be anything you could damage behind the plastic but make sure the screws are only just long enough and no more.

Tiexen · 02/09/14 - 12:08

How about this:

sugru is the new self-setting rubber for fixing, modifying and making stuff.

Through wear and tear, fridge parts including shelves and drawers inevitably break and crack. sugru can repair these for a simple and effective fix!

Unlike superglue and other glues on the market, sugru cures to a flexible rubber so doesn't become brittle and snap.

sugru is also good for fixing your fridge because:

- it is cold proof (resistant to -60 degree celsius)
- sticks really well to the plastics used in the fridge
- strong and durable

http://sugru.com/about

seacam · 02/09/14 - 12:14

fainéant wrote: »

Only way I can think of would be to put the tray in place and screw a couple of self tapping screws through the tray and into the side wall plastic at the damaged side. Doubt if there would be anything you could damage behind the plastic but make sure the screws are only just long enough and no more.

Great way of doing it.

Angela should use a couple of these in stainless steel, making sure the screw heads fit slide and slot on the tray and a tight fit.

I am wondering if a product called Sugru might do the job.

Angela R · 02/09/14 - 12:24

thanks for the tips - now I don't know which one to go with!!

What is a self-tapping screw and will the plastic in the door hold it? The side bit of the door is only thin and feels a bit flimsy.

If I go the other way, can I get sugru from b and q etc. and will it just go on with a glue gun?

thank you!

Angela R · 02/09/14 - 12:44

....and I wonder if I should try sugru first?

seacam · 02/09/14 - 13:07

Angela R wrote: »

....and I wonder if I should try sugru first?

I have used Sugru four times, twice the repairs failed soon afterwards, the other two are still going strong a couple of years on.

Sugru is available via Amazon.

I think Faineate suggestion is great, you could modifi it by drilling through plastic and fridge door and use a couple of pan head bolts with nuts instead, it might look a little unsightly but not that bad.

Angela R · 02/09/14 - 13:15

thank you

spanglerokapi · 02/09/14 - 13:58

Wilkinsons and B &Q sell Sugru.

TelevisionUser · 02/09/14 - 17:24

fainéant wrote: »

Only way I can think of would be to put the tray in place and screw a couple of self tapping screws through the tray and into the side wall plastic at the damaged side. Doubt if there would be anything you could damage behind the plastic but make sure the screws are only just long enough and no more.

That's what I would have suggested with the screws being at the top and the bottom of where the plastic ridge used to be.

Hey there!

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