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Better Refrigerator Door Lock for Travel?
The single travel latch for the freezer side of our side by side refrigerator has broken. In the attached photos, you can see that what was used is actually a typical drawer or cabinet latch, yet it appears I cannot replace the broken piece without significant door dis-assembly.
Might anyone be able to suggest a better refrigerator travel latch or provide guidance on how to replace the existing female part of my existing freezer door latch? THANK YOU!
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Best bet is to just carry spares. Just keep an eye in the door part looking for cracks.
The latches actually work well.
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We use a “hook & loop” ie Velcro strip, often used to secure bundles of data cables. We use the strip around the handles of our side-by-side. Low tech, high utility, good results. Look for them at your local hardware store
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Google “Fridge Fixer” interesting product.
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Jon – I also like the way Liberty latches the doors – I just do not see how to easily replace the female part. When you get a chance, would you please take a look at your refrigerator and let me know how you think they accessed the top of the fridge door to set the screws?
Unfortunately, my door handles will not allow a bungee type cord as the handles are flush with no opening in which to route a bungee cord. The fridge fixer also will not work, dang it!
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Call Bill at Liberty in N. Chicago and ask him. I am sure he can tell you how to do it.
1984 96" with 8V92TA
(remodeled Liberty Coach)
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My Sub Zero male and female parts of the catch have screws easily accessible from the sides in the case of the female and straight in on the door.
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Mark3101 – Thank you… will do
Jon – thank you for looking. Mine are not visible.
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Jeff,
Here is a photo of the female, upper door latch. The screws are easily accessed.
You must have a different refrigerator or set up.
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Thank you for the photo, Jon!
Unfortunately, I do not have a Sub-Zero….wish I did…outs is a GE
Jeff and Lindsay
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If you fridge setup allows the use, these Lamp Locks are the best! Filp the lever and it’s done. You no longer have to tug the fridge to open the door as the latch remains unlocked while parked and you flip it over to lock when you travel. This one has been in service for 20 years and will likely last forever.
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The 2003 Marathon I am considering has a GE fridge
At the bottom of both doors there i s some sort of electronagnet controlled by a switch.
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