If this is the case and it has popped off you only have 2 options replace the handle or remove it and bend the tab in the hole portion of the keyhole out to put more tension on the screw.
Maytag freezer door handle removal.
You are going to need a phillips screwdriver and either a flat blade screwdriver or a putty knife for this repair.
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Can the screw be replaced and do you have the replacement screws.
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Check the setscrews per the instructions below.
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The freezer door handle got loose and when we attempted to tighten it the screw on the inside of the handle got stripped and we cannot remove it from the handle.
Remove the flat head screws from the top and bottom of the handle along the top and bottom of the freezer door.
In under one minute remove your maytag freezer door.
Maytag freezer drawer removal handle you may only need to remove the freezer drawer handle instead of the entire freezer drawer.
This is a door handle for your refrigerator or freezer which allows you to easily open and close the door.
On side has come loose.
Cover the tip of a small flat head screwdriver with masking tape to protect the refrigerator finish.
Or you may want to remove the handle to give it a good cleaning.
You will need to keep the screws from your old handle when making this repair.
For the refrigerator door.
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To do this grip the handle securly and yank the handle straight to the left and it will unclip and pull off.
There is a lot of force needed to unclip the handle.
How do i tighten the door handle on my maytag bottom freezer door.
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If either the refrigerator or freezer handle is loose or not tight against the door they might not have been installed correctly.
Take note that the screws are not included when you order this part.
Once the handle is pulled off you can tighten the screws going into the handle bracket on the freezer door and you should be good to go again.
For example if you re moving the fridge through a narrow doorway and the handle sticks out too much to clear the doorway.