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$0 Easy Fix Microwave door latch not closing Samsung, GE, Kenmore, Pansonic and more.

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This is a simple Zero cost fix on microwave door latch not working. Mine was Samsung microwave but its similar to other models like GE, Kenmore an panasonic. The problem is the spring detaches from latch. In my case I just needed to drill small whole to re attach spring to latch.
Update I was not aware at time of fix but if your latch is broken beyond repair you can just purchase replacement $10 @ Amazon www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...

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@user-rm8nd7rq1l Год назад

My problem was the bottom of the spring plastic was broken. I hooked the spring on the side of door, and now it works! Thank you, I’ll tell the boyfriend i fixed it!

@databug88 11 месяцев назад

lol Great!

@denisel2964 5 месяцев назад

Where on the side of the door of microwave did you hook the spring? Also did it stay fixed? We have the same problem.

@user-rm8nd7rq1l 5 месяцев назад

@@denisel2964sorry for the late reply, the top spring was fine, the bottom spring i attached to the edge, there was a spot where i could anchor it. It still works, i will admit, that I no longer slam the door

@leemkersh 2 месяца назад

Same here. Thanks!!!!

@odasanikofi Месяц назад

😁😁😁

@Micfri123 Год назад

Videos like these are why RU-vid is the best. Thank you!

@databug88 11 месяцев назад

Wow, thanks!

@t77777770 5 дней назад

Thanks for posting video. I had exactly that issue 5 minutes it was fixed saved me a whole lotta time and money. Great work.

@terryhalstead5754 3 года назад

Thanks man! Friends microwave had this exact issue and we fixed it following your instructions. Terrible engineering by Samsung on that part.

@databug88 3 года назад

your welcome glade it work out for you.

@ericobxfan 2 года назад

Very helpful! My latch had the same problem. First tried to glue the broken piece on but no luck. Drilling a small hole worked. Brilliant!!

@databug88 2 года назад

Excellent, Glad it helped!

@clarencearchibald8100 Год назад

Wow, great video. Was playing with mine from another video for like 30 minutes. Couldn't get it then came across yours. 2 minutes and fixed. Thank you

@databug88 11 месяцев назад

your welcome glad it worked !

@iBoatLaunch 8 месяцев назад

OMG you are a money saver!!! Thank you. I had the exact same issue and I managed to fix it the exact same way you showed by drilling a new small hole. Works perfectly again!! Thanks a bunch!

@databug88 8 месяцев назад

Great to hear!

@thaycollis 3 месяца назад

20 min ago, wife said ours was broken. It broke a little different than yours but YOU helped with the fix. Excellent video

@databug88 22 дня назад

lol happy wife happy life

@user-wg4lt1wv2w Год назад

Thanks so much, I watched a video on how to install a new door key and thought, there must be a way to make the old one work...but never thought of drilling. You saved me time and $ :-)

@databug88 11 месяцев назад

You're welcome!

@zacharyslate9250 2 месяца назад

I couldn't figure out how to get thar trim off myself, you just saved me from buying a new microwave!

@databug88 22 дня назад

lol great !

@maryzapapas4276 2 года назад

Yeah for you! Easily fixed mine, due to your expert directions. Thank you!

@databug88 2 года назад

You're welcome! Great to hear!

@lizhendricks9057 2 года назад

This was exactly our problem, thanks to your video fixed in 10 minutes.

@databug88 2 года назад

Glad it helped

@JWWhite-oq5tt Год назад

Perfect solution! It's the easiest appliance repair I've ever done. Thank you!

@databug88 Год назад

Great to hear!

@madealive1045 Год назад

Brilliant - thank you!! I had the same problem as Francheska Smith in the comments below (broke where spring attaches at bottom inside the door), but I followed Chris Papademetrious' solution and it worked like a charm. Thanks Chris!

@databug88 Год назад

Glad it helped

@mcleishjon Год назад

Very helpful, had my in-laws microwave door fixed in 5 mins

@databug88 Год назад

Great job!

@mannythehunter Год назад

Thanks man. Mine was the other end. Used some baling wire and pulled it down to the bottom of the door. Works great and I can tell the wife I fixed the microwave with baling wire!!

@databug88 Год назад

Excellent! Nice Work!

@820light Месяц назад

2 minute fix. Spent 20 minutes trying to slide the microwave from under the counter just to learn that I didn't even have to. The opposite side of the spring broke on mine. Which made it easier to fix. Just latched it to a slot in the door and done.

@MarkFenimore 2 дня назад

I latched the end of the spring into the metal bracketry as my plastic bracket had nothing left to drill out. Worked a charm!

@sail83us 10 месяцев назад

excellent fix - worked perfectly for me with one wrinkle: the spring attachment on the sliding post has fine - it was the base attached to the door frame that had broken off (2011 microwave). So, true to the original fix, I drilled a new attachment hole in the stub that remained of the base. Worked perfectly, microwave running perfectly. One note: use the opportunity to take off the upper cover and clean out the filter!

@databug88 8 месяцев назад

great!

@Zvint1 2 года назад

Had exactly this problem and your solution worked perfectly. Thank you!

@databug88 2 года назад

You're welcome! Great to hear !

@christianmetalheads 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! I was nervous to try this but fixed it in about 2 minutes!!

@databug88 11 месяцев назад

Excellent!

@bobberry1447 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. Mine broke at bottom of spring attachment on door not the level. Drilled a new hole further back (tricky to.get in there need long bit) on that flange lip and worked.

@databug88 2 года назад

Nice work!

@tiana8986 7 месяцев назад

Ours broke today when I was going to heat up Christmas leftovers 😅 but your video was super helpful. Thanks!

@databug88 7 месяцев назад

Glad I could help!

@Littlebirdyshew 6 месяцев назад

We were about to order a new microwave but I wanted to see if I could fix it first. Your video was the first to pop up and I got it fixed in about 20 mins! The hook for the spring that’s built into the frame broke so I had to tinker hard to get the pilot hole drilled! Thanks for the help!

@databug88 6 месяцев назад

Great glad it work for you!

@jennifervongratsavay3051 2 года назад

I had the exact same issue. It worked this is amazing thank you so much for your video!!

@databug88 2 года назад

Great to hear! Glad it helped!

@charlieevergreen3514 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, bud. You saved me from having to figure out the glitch. I appreciate the video!

@databug88 6 месяцев назад

Glad I could help

@charlieevergreen3514 6 месяцев назад

@@databug88 Fixed it, and still pleased every time I use it! Hahaha

@databug88 6 месяцев назад

@@charlieevergreen3514 mine too lol

@John_C.Sanchez 2 года назад

I fixed mine!! Thank you for this video! Extremely helpful!

@databug88 2 года назад

Glad it helped! Great to hear!

@fuzzybucket07 2 года назад

So glad you made this video!!! Thanks so much!!!! Gotta be what's wrong with my Samsung!!!

@databug88 2 года назад

You're welcome!! Go for the easy fix mine still working fine.

@latinolingoPR 3 года назад

Thank you very much brother!!! I was able to fix mine. Mine has the bottom part brown but same concept. Appreciate you

@databug88 3 года назад

Excellent! Glad it helped always nice to hear!

@universalreconciliationnchrist 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! Mine was broken slightly different. The plastic hole that held the spring to the microwave frame was cracked so I just superglued a couple of small washers on either side of the hole… fixed.

@databug88 8 месяцев назад

great to hear

@kaneliam007 9 месяцев назад

thanks so much for posting - this happened to my Samsung microwave - your video was a great help - I owe you a beer or coffee 🙂

@databug88 8 месяцев назад

Great to hear!

@mrmannyk 2 года назад

Thank you soo much. I envissione a new microwave and you got me for free and 10 minutes work So thanks again.

@databug88 2 года назад

Fantastic! Glad it work out.

@nickypal2637 Год назад

Thanks Buddy, I was even thinking about replacing the microwave until watching your video 😂

@databug88 Год назад

LOL me too until I got it fix!

@KAMM14 2 месяца назад

This was my problem as well but the piece at the other end of the spring was broken. I had to gorilla glue it back in the microwave. The spring was also so tight it kept breaking again so my son and I had to use a combination of heat and hot water to help stretch it and it finally worked. I’m sure a man would have had an easier time. Either way, thank you so much for saving me a lot of money.

@databug88 22 дня назад

Good tip!

@user-dh9hs5tp6w 2 года назад

Works like a charm! Thank you for doing this video!

@databug88 2 года назад

You're welcome! Glad it helped !

@thewilliams614 2 месяца назад

Mine was broke from the bottom. I hooked on the hole on the side and it works great! Thank you for the insight!!

@databug88 22 дня назад

Great all good

@AleQBateman1 9 месяцев назад

Thanks! Worked perfect for me. I had the piece broken off inside that the door handle hooks to but fixed it the same way.

@databug88 8 месяцев назад

Excellent!

@JustinHeah 3 года назад

Thanks for this video. I fixed my Miele microwave door which had this issue

@databug88 3 года назад

You're welcome! Glad it helped !

@TheMopar97 Год назад

Good vid! The part where the spring connects on the door actually broke. I just hooked it on the metal frame and back to working in 2 mins!!

@Cjmus25 Год назад

I just did the exact same thing. So far no issues

@databug88 Год назад

yep ! great !

@angelamoseley2988 3 года назад

Thanks for this video! This saved me $. Works great now!

@databug88 3 года назад

Great to hear! Glad it helped ! your feedback is greatly appreciated.

@mjwesterham 3 года назад

Thanks, this is the same problem with mine. I'll fix it soon, once my wife starts getting irritated so I'm seen as the hero.

@databug88 3 года назад

Yes its easy fix.

@fariannamin8817 2 месяца назад

Thanks bottom one broke for us today and the comments and you video helped 🎉

@databug88 22 дня назад

you actually buy a replacement latch from AMZN instead of repairing $10

@canygard 4 месяца назад

Thanks for this. A little super glue and I was back up and running.

@databug88 22 дня назад

what ever works! great

@butts4653 Год назад

In my case, the actual connection on the plastic latch was in tact but it looked like some plastic BS on the door itself broke. Found some random hole in thr adjacent metal surround to connect the spring to and it worked fine. It's a little harder to open and close because of the increased tension but it works

@databug88 Год назад

you got it to work thats all that matters

@vuta8998 2 года назад

Will do it tomorrow. Best instructions

@databug88 2 года назад

Thank you ! go for it nothing to lose.

@thenocode72 Год назад

This is exactly what happened..except my plastic broke on the inside not the lever..hooked it in a different spot on the door next to hole..fixed..thanks for the video

@databug88 Год назад

Glad you were able to fix if it is the part I was not aware at time but you can just buy replacement Part $10 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0832HP92W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A22BDCX4SUNGSV&psc=1

@tebryenton 2 месяца назад

Worked perfectly. Appreciate you!

@databug88 22 дня назад

next time you actually can buy a replacement latch from AMZN instead of repairing $10

@otakudaikun Год назад

This just saved me. Thank you!!!

@databug88 Год назад

Great your welcome

@nicholasmordue851 3 месяца назад

I appreciate your video. Helped me a lot. Ty

@databug88 22 дня назад

thanks

@user-nb7gh2bo1d Год назад

Thanks, took five minutes to fix

@databug88 Год назад

Great!

@pitts1653 2 месяца назад

Perfect fix! Thank you!

@databug88 22 дня назад

You're welcome!

@colinsully1333 2 года назад

fixed in 5 mins. thank you!

@databug88 2 года назад

Excellent! Your welcome!

@user-mc6ns7fd5v 8 месяцев назад

You're the man, G

@databug88 8 месяцев назад

thanks

@meinteresa1781 Год назад

Very helpful! Thank you very, very much!

@databug88 Год назад

Glad it helped! You also buy new latch from amazon $10

@lovesabargain 3 месяца назад

Awesome! Great video!

@databug88 22 дня назад

thanks

@ScrewCrew Месяц назад

Nice! I think mine is the exact same one. Thanks!

@databug88 22 дня назад

you actually buy a replacement latch from AMZN instead of repairing $10

@andersonandrew112 Год назад

Thanks buddy!! Just fixed mine too

@databug88 Год назад

Great ! Glad I could help

@zurdoremi Год назад

excellent fix !

@databug88 11 месяцев назад

Indeed!

@MichelleJohnson-tg5lx Год назад

Wow Thank you for your video. Seems a common problem

@databug88 Год назад

yes it is you can actually buy new latch $10 amazon if you can repair original latch

@brendabyrd-grimes8228 19 дней назад

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

@katrinarickels2686 8 месяцев назад

Very helpful- thank you!

@databug88 8 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@dustinjackson1692 7 месяцев назад

Awesome video thank you!!!

@databug88 7 месяцев назад

You are so welcome!

@aakarshansingh6410 2 года назад

Thanks for the help

@databug88 2 года назад

Happy to help

@carloswatson4358 3 месяца назад

Thank you❤ saved me a door...

@databug88 22 дня назад

lol your welcome

@reekayizjazz Год назад

Thank you…having this problem

@databug88 11 месяцев назад

No problem

@davidcampbell2364 Год назад

Very helpful thanks!

@databug88 Год назад

You're welcome!

@cryder3407 Год назад

Mine broke at the bottom like happened to others. I couldn’t get a drill in there so I heated up an Allen key and melted the hole. Thanks for the lesson.

@databug88 Год назад

I was not aware of this till after I repair it but you can by replacement under $10 Amazon LOL

@cryder3407 Год назад

@@databug88 I’m sure it will break again. Do you know the part name or number? Thanks.

@databug88 Год назад

At Amazon www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0832HP92W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A22BDCX4SUNGSV&psc=1

@cryder3407 Год назад

@@databug88 thanks data. Problem is, mine has the broken part inside area where the key latch mounts. The part that holds the bottom of the spring. My key latch is in perfect condition (for now).

@databug88 Год назад

You can attach the spring to anything it can hook onto.

@Toshoww 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!!! 🙏🏼

@databug88 6 месяцев назад

You're so welcome!

@thebitlot Год назад

Do you have any suggestions for if the hook (the part that goes into the slot) has broken off entirely? I'm wondering if I can use some non-leaching microwave safe adhesive of some kind to reattach it.

@databug88 Год назад

I was not aware at time of my fix but you can actually buy the Part $10 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0832HP92W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A22BDCX4SUNGSV&psc=1

@brucehildreth7109 3 месяца назад

Thanks!

@databug88 22 дня назад

your welcome

@tdurham5918 Год назад

Well I watched this video after our Samsung wouldn't close. Our problem was that the spring hook broke off of the microwave instead of the door latch. Well damn. We solved it the same way and drilled a tiny hole in one of the trim flanges next to where the breakage happened. It is a little tighter than it was before however the over works fine and we aren't out buying a new microwave or paying big bucks for a repair.

@databug88 Год назад

Glad to hear!

@BassBrothersFishingDMV 9 месяцев назад

Mine broke at the top. The part that the top latch hooks into is gone. It's not even in the microwave anymore. Any suggestions?

@databug88 8 месяцев назад

if its the latch you can buy replacement latch $10 from amazon see my description. if its the other end where spring hooks just try to hook to any part of frame.

@BPhillips4gg Месяц назад

Is the fix still holding up? Wondering how long until it breaks again since the tension is higher and still a small piece of plastic to hold it.

@databug88 22 дня назад

still holding fine.... You can actually buy replacement piece on AMZN $10 if you want

@Shiny_Sean 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the fast fix dude! Back to lunch! Lmao

@databug88 6 месяцев назад

You bet!

@zachwrench 2 месяца назад

Good video ours just broke two years old and broken nothing last more than a few years total garbage

@databug88 22 дня назад

you actually buy a replacement latch from AMZN instead of repairing $10

@lindalouise9646 Год назад

Well..what about if the part that the spring inside the doir breaks?

@databug88 Год назад

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@ersindeger5155 Год назад

@@databug88No. He is talking about when the OTHER end where spring attaches is broken

@databug88 Год назад

@@ersindeger5155 I think you can just attach it to ribs in the door channel if its same as my samsung if I recall correctly.

@conniezhang3501 2 месяца назад

mine broke from the door side。。。 anyway to fix？

@databug88 22 дня назад

IOf its door latch you can actually buy a replacement latch from AMZN instead of repairing $10

@RoseHyunjin Месяц назад

The latch won’t come off I pulled it uo and tried to take it off so I can fix the string but it won’t come off

@databug88 22 дня назад

It should come out and you can actually buy replacement on AMZN $10

@RoseHyunjin 20 дней назад

@@databug88 I got it out and fixed the string and everything, it closed but the light kept staying on and it wouldn’t start heating

@databug88 20 дней назад

@@RoseHyunjin If the light is on the latch is not fully engaged with switches when door is closed. There are 2 switches to detect if fully door closed or not as a safety to prevent you from running the microwave on when door is open. The latch will actually press down on the 2 switches if the door is closed.

@shermanhofacker4428 2 года назад

HOOKS STICKING OUT THE DOOR IS A DUMB IDEA! I assume the designer had a warped sense of humor and enjoyed thinking of how many people, removing scalding liquid from the oven, will be splattered when the vessel catches on the hooks.

@francheskasmith7174 3 года назад

My door latch If fine, the piece that broke in mine is the hole where the springs gets attached to inside door. How can that be fixed?

@databug88 3 года назад

If you talking on the other end there should be some area you can just hook the spring. Mine had metal ribs you can attach to.

@chrispapademetrious408 2 года назад

I drilled a hole through the plastic side of the door frame, then into the metal opposing it, then epoxied a cut-off paperclip in there to hold the spring.

@deepthoughtaffirmations Год назад

So my problem is the plastic piece that the spring attaches to broke there's 3 plastic pieces in the door and the spring attaches to it that is what broke on mine. Fixing that piece of plastic is useless and I can't seem to figure it what to use to use for the spring to attach too... help!!

@madealive1045 Год назад

@@chrispapademetrious408 I had the same problem and your solution worked perfectly - thank you!!!

@mula070 Год назад

the holding thingy inside the microwave is broken what now

@databug88 Год назад

they sell on amazon do amazon search i believe its this one www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0832HP92W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A22BDCX4SUNGSV&psc=1

@mula070 Год назад

@@databug88 thx 🙏🏼

@databug88 Год назад

@ $10 why bother with repairing part just get new part! LOL

@gillguerry Год назад

After watching this and other videos, I ordered the new door latch ($12.00 eBay) only to find that my latch was not broken. The spring attachment tab on the door had broken off (cheap tiny plastic tab). Fortunately, there was already a hole in the metal frame to the right of the spring and I attached spring to that hole. Door now closed properly.