This is one of the most helpful videos ever. In the middle of the Corona pandemic I realized that the problem with my Thermador oven was that the door does not close fully, so the convection fan was not operating. (The light already doesn't work and will not be fixed, as the job is too expensive.) Someone pointed me to this video and I'm just so grateful. Many thanks to this and to comments as well.
That door has been a problem for over a year. Such a simple fix, was about to spend $$$$ on an entire new range. Thanks for taking the time to share it.
The repairman said my particular GE built in model was over 10 years old and would have to charge over a grand to order the part and install! Forget it, I’ll just keep using the door stand to keep it closed when baking. I decided to check out RU-vid for ideas and was going to try the towel trick but was afraid it would somehow pull the door out even more. Then I came across your video. THANK YOU Sooo much for your solution! Much appreciated. Bought the magnets, keeps the door closed, and I am pleased as punch. Thanks again!
Awesome! Worked on my Westinghouse POL667S oven. I used HDD magnets that I had laying around, surprised me that they had enough strength. Saved me $90 worth of hinges or a new $600 oven.
OMG amazing fix! I have a double oven by Dacor and the top oven will not close all the way, so I’ve been using a ribbon to tie it to the cabinet above it to keep it closed. Your idea is awesome. We called to have a repair man come and it was over $350 which was like amazingly costly, plus with COVID-19 running rampant here in Illinois I didn’t want to chance having a non family member in our home. I want thank for your easy fix! I’m ordering my Amazon Magnets right now thumbs up! 👍
Oh cool...so happy it helped...I'm amazed at how many have seen this and its helped...pretty funny actually...sure are a lot of bad oven doors!!! take care. Dave
The magnets stay in place. They’re neodymium discs about the size of pencil erasures. I’m using them in three places: top right, top middle, and top left, each double stacked (six magnets total).
Thank you so much! I was trying to figure out how to do something with a magnet but didn't figure this out. Great idea and I had a pack of these exact magnets! Tired of replacing the hinges as well. You've made my week!
Thank you so very much! We have a Siemens oven that does the same thing. Siemens doesn't make appliances anymore, and it's a great oven with convection, warming drawer and a dehydrator.I hated to have to replace it. Good job on the video!
Great fix. Thanks, so simple both my son and I have tried it and it works perfectly. Used neodymium extra strong magnets. 3mm x 9 mm. Wow so powerful and so inexpensive.
I tried the magnets but the door was still offset on one side too much to catch. I examined the hinge and noticed that the door was not fully installed up to the notch visible in the hinge. I unlatched the door as shown in this video and wriggled it in place. Voila! Door now shuts and I kept the magnets in place for extra security. Thanks for the instructions!
You mentioned heat destroying the magnets. This fix was posted 3 years ago. How have these magnets held up under the heat in these years? As an aside, I wouldn't be surprised if the reason why so many oven door springs are failing is because of the heat. Heat causes spring steel to lose its temper. So even new springs will fail again and again. Don't know if this is planned obsolescence by the manufacturers. It lets them continue to sell springs. There are enough smart engineers who could make oven doors that would stay shut - but again, that wouldn't be good for business!
The ceramic hold up great. Still have box full of 90. Have never had to replace. My issue was lower over door being dropped open or thrown open. The inners are bent or broke. When open fully it hangs down a bit, like just past 90 degrees...at about 100 or 110 degree angle.
@@indianadavejones That's very good to know. I ordered a set from Amazon today. But I have noticed some comments saying that sometimes the magnets stick to the door and sometimes to the oven. Have you seen this? If this is an issue, perhaps some glue that can withstand high heat would keep them glued to the oven. What do you think?
@@moodberry Yes occasionally they will even land right ontop of each other and be too thick to close door....but easy to space out again unless in middle of a cook and they are hot...its manageable...some sort of heat resistant glue would be good...LMK what you find...It's on our lower oven we rarely use so not a huge issue for us...if it was main oven that we used often I can see the annoyance..
Found this to be a brilliant idea, and purchased a box of these magnets. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, this did not resolve the issue with my kenmore gas oven. Don't know if I just have a bad batch of magnets, but they stick really good to each other and surfaces, but just not strong enough for MY oven.
Hi, thanks for this tip, I tried and used a single magnet from an old 3.5" hard drive, it is shaped as a curve and fits perfectly in the corner. Ideally I need another one for the other corner some time. My oven is fixed, yipee !!!! You'll need a special miniature Torx bit to get these magnets out of a hard drive out, or perhaps you can drill the screws out. Watch out as these are very powerful magnets, they will snap together and give you a blood blister if you're not careful - you have been warned, it hurts :-)
Thank you so much i was about to say heat+magnetism=weak magnet. I have a old aquarium with over 2kg force but it will die. Another solution is making a C clip, I used an old e cig box mod body and cut it with a rotary tool. Only issue was people not able to open the door, refusing to use logic and eventually breaking the clip. Not replacing the hinge, it's £46 over 60 USD for a pair of hinges & receiver for a oven with a selector switch with only 2-9 working! Plus the beauty of these magnets are ability to reuse and of course saving money. Being the adventurous idiot I resorted to placing a long stool in front of the door with a cast iron pan on top.
So after trying c clips and not going down the magnet path as the rotational selector switch was working in only 2 positions. Convection and lights I bought a used oven for £20. Yes I was a little hesitant but it's a good buy. Nicest thing is the increased internal space yet same external. Sadly I missed a Neff for £50 but even if this lasts 2 years (or even half that) I consider it a bargain. Best thing is how clean the glass is, one can clearly see food without needing to open the door slightly
I've bought two different type of ceramic batteries that came up under the search strong batteries that maintain magnetism under high heat and none have worked. What brand did your purchase??
I had the same issue and I did get the magnets. Now my newest problem is the oven door does not sit right in the oven so it won't close at all. I need help!
Sounds like one hinge is not in all the way....look at them close and see of they are both the same as far as what amount is sticking out from oven...can you send picture?
Never tried. They are small ceramic, may shatter, may not? trick would be getting them clamped to drill..I like the idea as mine move around...and jump from door to frame...be nice if they were held in place. I am curious on how yours turns out, so please update....another idea would be to mount/screw a long slim metal piece on the door then the mags will stick...
@@davidjones7388 I was thinking about the metal strip idea but that would make the gap to narrow for a good deal. I will try drilling. As you say there are 100 in the box..🤔😆
These should work....www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Thickness-Projects-whiteboards-Organization/dp/B07SKYWLPC/ref=sr_1_3?crid=G0C63F2K78UW&keywords=CERAMIC+MAGNETS&qid=1666026970&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI1LjY0IiwicXNhIjoiNC45OSIsInFzcCI6IjQuODQifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=ceramic+magnet%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-3
D Jones 3 months ago Nexlevl Extreme Strength Small Ceramic Ferrite Magnets 18mm (.709inch) x 5mm (.197in... www.amazon.com/dp/B072PSPPNW/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_oSICAbS7
The trouble is, you spent for too much time with the camera focused on the magnets and oven, but almost no time showing off your site-finished Brazilian Cherry floor with 3 1/4 inch boards!
@@indianadavejones Thanks for the reply. fought with my repairs warranty service. Tey already changed the hinges but that didn't work , on to the next solution
mike oh cool. How long did that project take and did you have to slide the entire oven out of the cavity? Very curious on any details you can share. Dave
@@indianadavejones just took the door off, took door apart, removed hinge with spring. Then pounded on the hinge with a hammer until the hinge stayed flush with the oven when closed You can put the hi ge on the oven without assembling the door.
Yes pretty well...I did replace some of the magnets as they did lose some strength after repeated heating, but I rcvd over 100 from amazon so not an issue replacing them.
I just replaced an inner glass on similar model without the hinge lock. This video was helpful to me, so hope it helps you replace those springs to hold the doors better than the short term solution with magnets: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-p7oRZdIN6m0.html
I'd say let your wife hang out with her friends more then she will bring back other brilliant ideas. In the meantime, you have time for your own 😂 At the end, it is a Win Win Win situation: she is happy, you are happy and something gets done
