NO ADS: all brands Microwave Door Latch Spring Repair - when your door won't latch closed (Samsung)

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If your Microwave won't stay closed, this will show you how to quickly repair it without purchasing a new door or latch. This also works for Kenmore, GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire and others.
The problem is that the door latch has a plastic hook for the spring to connect to. That hook breaks off over time, and the spring will no longer engage the door latch.
Special thanks to Jeff who provided the instructions on this thread:
www.applianceblog.com/mainforu...
When I first posted this video, I turned off monetization so you shouldn't have to deal with ads as you flip back and forth during your repair. I hope that is still grandfathered in from RU-vid Classic.
God Bless.

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@lammie10 3 года назад

Oh, also a note, if anyone here watching this doesn't have a drill, you can take a paper clip, unwind it, and heat up the very end using a candle.. then just poke a hole in the plastic part (do it a few times)... worked for me!

@leethargic7414 2 года назад

Thanks for the great advice. Worked like a charm.

@milvolts1 2 года назад

Ingenuity personified. People...don't be afraid to think outside the box.

@Blessedmom24 2 года назад

Thank you so much

@DanielJimenez-ly9pu 2 года назад

Hi! I appreciate your video. Working on this now. The piece that broke on mine is the one on the door. Any suggestions?

@italiano0317 3 месяца назад

10 years later, you are still the man!!!

@TheVagolfer 8 лет назад

Brian, I'm a builder for 30 + years and I wanted to complement you on the simple and effective you explain fixes.

@ErickEngel 7 лет назад

THANK YOU! This repair worked great on my Samsung Microwave. My wife called me and mentioned the door issue. I didn't panic too much hoping that RU-vid would come to the rescue and this video certainly did. Thanks for the instructions. All steps were spot on. Putty knife, small drill bit and good to go. Many thanks for posting this video!

@Mbricker 9 лет назад

Thank you SO much! With nearly 30,000 views, there must be a problem Samsung is not acknowledging, but you have shown the power of peer-to-peer support.

@amandaleppin3343 9 лет назад

thanks for the video

@JenniferJohnson-fh8fx 5 лет назад

Up to over 200k now...clearly Samsung has still not bothered to correct the issue 🙄

@PhillipH-san 3 года назад

Definitely. I just fixed mine. But it was the other end that broke on mine. I don't know how that happened. Just drilled a hole into the metal and connected the spring through there.

@zackehrhardt5205 7 лет назад

Dude, yes! My wife and I just bought a new home and thought we got jipped on the microwave. 5 minutes later I have a working microwave and a happy wife! Thank you!

@pkevpik 7 лет назад

I was ready to Chuck my microwave into the trash, this video saved me from buying a new one and it only took five minutes, thank you for the video it was awesome!

@Wannabe-Pro 7 лет назад

well it still might be trash-worthy, this one failed shortly after this repair with the E3 error, which, thanks to another video, we fixed a couple of times, but eventually it wouldn't go away despite the fix. However, I hope your's survives.

@berdindc 7 лет назад

Biren Patel I had the E3 error also. Samsung will cover free of charge. Thanks for this video, the Internet is an amazing tool

@wolfii415 7 лет назад

Biren Patel what is an E3 error? Haven't gotten one of those but it sounds ominous

@QueBeraBera 4 года назад

@@Wannabe-Pro yeah as I said above SAMSUNG IS HORRIBLE WE NEED TO ALL STOP BUYING THEIR CRAP!

@bornat140 4 года назад

Kevin Pike Thanks. Saved$$$

@liash1015 4 года назад

I was so thrilled to see our EXACT microwave on this video...with exactly our problem. Got it fixed in less than 5 minutes. Thank you so much for posting this video!

@lindadanforth-md8hc Год назад

all the samsung microwaves have this flaw and they all break in just a few years..there should have been a recard, or a repair kit sent, but they didnt cause samsung is a POS

@shriyakota 10 лет назад

Man you really are the savior, Thanks for such a great presentation. Tip for people who donot own a drilling unit, just heat up a small metal pin , like a diaper pin and make the hole, its plastic so it will easily get pierced.

@Wannabe-Pro 10 лет назад

hey, that's even better! thanks for the tip!

@shriyakota 10 лет назад

@keb8907 8 лет назад

You sir are awesome!!! Walked into my to find the door open and walked out thinking I needed a new microwave. Was curious if it was a common problem so i looked it up and your video was the first thing to pop up... 5 mins later its fully functioning again. I owe you a drink!

@Gaffer57 8 лет назад

I had a slightly different problem as it was the lower piece of plastic, the one attached to the door, that broke off. I ended up drilling a very small hole through the metal frame by where the broken piece was and hooking the lower end of the spring on there. so far so good.

@KORIBLADE100 6 лет назад

Samuel Madsen hey man, I just did the same thing to mine and wanted to know how you and your microwave have been holding up? I was a bit paranoid about exposing the metal since it is in the microwave door but it is also away from being exposed to rays and it is behind the plastic covering so I figured it would be fine.

@fiftyonef1 5 лет назад

I had the same thing. This is after I fixed the handle with heavy duty double back tape. Samsung makes the cheapest crap. , my phone, smartthings, and the microwave. I won't buy their crap again. Thanks

@kungstu22 5 лет назад

Same here but I still credit this video with helping me fix it.

@sknyarms99 5 лет назад

This is my problem currently

@ryannorman9541 4 года назад

Same problem here. I couldn't believe that the small plastic eye hole attached to the door was a part of the larger door itself rather than something screw mounted and replaceable. Seems like a set up!

@Longshot421 6 лет назад

You’re a lifesaver! Great video, 10 minutes later: fixed vs heading out to get a new microwave. Nice work, thanks!

@georgesumpter6097 Год назад

The part broken in my microwave was the anchor bracket on the inside of the door but I was able to modify this technique by drill a hole through the side of the plastic housing and slipping the spring through the hole to anchor it. I never would have figured this out as easily without your video. The putty knife trick was a godsend. Thank you!

@lindadanforth-md8hc Год назад

same with me, broke inside the door. samsung should be ashamed of their incompetence

@amamadarkly 4 месяца назад

I had the same issue with the opposite side and this worked for me! Thank you. I hate samsung

@ajwsw111 4 месяца назад

I did the same thing. Modified the Anchor point with a dremel, works fine last a long time God is Good!!!

@FSStudios2 7 лет назад

Aaah, exactly what RU-vid is meant for! Thanks for a great vid, you saved me a ton of time and trouble. Nice easy fix! And you also made me look like a hero. :)

@tjwilson44 5 лет назад

Your repair video was perfect! Thank you for sharing this instruction. You saved me from so much anxiety! Your directions were clear, to the point, and easily followed. Awesome!

@meganrosenberg9028 7 лет назад

Thank you so much for this RU-vid video. You saved me from having to buy and pay for installation of a new microwave! Less than 5 minutes and my microwave was completely fixed! You are awesome!

@hroman5 5 лет назад

Even though this was done a few years ago, you just saved me from replacing my unit. Many thanks to you Biren!

@Littlehighwayhomestead 5 лет назад

This video was exactly what I needed! THANK YOU SO MUCH. I no longer have to hold the door closed while in operation! I purposefully waited to comment until I knew it was properly fixed, and it has been perfectly functional for a year or so since being fixed. By ME. Thanks to you! :) Monique A.

@Guruji_Sangat 2 месяца назад

Thank you!!! Although you made this 10 years ago, letting you know that it is still helping a lot of people who are not good at fixing stuff like me. I fixed it this morning and am very happy that I could manage to do something by looking at the helpful videos posted by a bunch of people like you. Grateful ❤!

@jimcolby7654 7 лет назад

Thanks so very much Biren Patel. Worked perfectly for me today. The clarity of your instructions and pace made it easy to understand and follow. Your post has helped so many of us. Much appreciated!

@cw9209 7 лет назад

Thanks so much for posting this great tutorial! I had the exact same problem and this saved me tons of time and money. After watching your video, I had the microwaved fixed and working again in less than 10 minutes! :)

@michaellamccreery5958 9 лет назад

This was perfect... exactly what I needed to fix the microwave door myself without having to wait for my husband to do it. Thank you!!

@swhitman6 7 лет назад

Thank you SO much! Mine was a little different because the part that attached to the door had broken but your instructions were still GREAT.

@kurthughes6279 7 лет назад

Thank you SO MUCH! Everything as described and total fix time was about 3 minutes. You saved me probably $75 minimum. Again, thank you for caring enough to help others out!

@MattPrice2023 8 лет назад

I didn't have a putty knife - but I did have forks! Consider this one more project I've successfully completed compliments of youtube. Thanks Biren! Very well done and easy to follow instructions. I owe you a beer.

@jayibakumarra 3 года назад

57 Samsung Employees disliked this video LOL . Thanks for showing the world how to save money. Samsung and all other microwave manufacturers need to stop engineering things to break so they can sell you parts later. THANKS!

@HoneyBadgerusa 3 года назад

So true :-)

@techethicyt 3 года назад

THANK YOU! We were about to call a repair person. You saved the day.

@mathewajith9008 8 лет назад

Thank you Biren, I had a Kenmore which had a similar problem, when I pulled out the door latch, it had a plastic piece, I still proceeded to apply the same technique and no complaints from the microwave. Thanks again for the tip.

@seins11 8 лет назад

Works great! I didn't have a 1/16 bit handy so I just heated up a safety pin til red hot and poked a hole big enough for the hook on the spring. I had to work it a couple of times to get it big enough but I actually think it is stronger because the plastic that melts around the sides of the needle creates a kind of rim.

@mgill2005 8 лет назад

Wow - took longer to gather the tools than to repair the problem. Very bad design. BAD Samsung. Very helpful. Thanks.

@texasstreetrevival5880 5 лет назад

Wow!!! I can’t thank you enough for this info. This took about 6 minutes to fix including the time it took to watch your video. You’re the man!!!

@jim9626 3 года назад

Mine had the opposite side break, but I also performed your fix to make it last that much longer and not have to go in again. Thank you so much for taking the time to help us all with our appliances.

@KungFuMaintenance 10 лет назад

Excellent video, Great job man!

@DjKevLite1 9 лет назад

it worked for my frigidair microwave too. thank you so much

@mansoorkarimifar8776 4 года назад

Thanks. The instruction was so easy to follow that I repaired my microwave door in 15 minutes. Thanks again for this video and the gentleman who uploaded it to youtube.

@Kistome 5 лет назад

53 year old single female fixes the microwave latch in 15.7 minutes using this video! Awesome! I spent as much time trying to find the right replacement latch on amazon and then said screw it, I’ll drill a hole and it worked perfectly! Thank you!!! 😂👍🏻😊

@carlandren893 8 лет назад

Works for a Haier brand too. I had earlier fixed a part on the body of the oven that was the pivot for the push latch. Replaced the broken plastic shaft with a steel rod that stuck through the outside the oven for more support. .

@drewfein6536 8 лет назад

AWESOME! My wife was ready to buy a new microwave but I told her I could fix it. I guess an Emory grad can learn something from a Georgia Tech grad after all. Thanks!

@760phillip 3 месяца назад

Great tutorial. Need more videos like these. Saved my microwave from being thrown out.

@davidskwarok9713 5 лет назад

One of the BEST! repair videos I've seen. I have the exact same microwave, the exact same issue, and the exact same SUCCESS fixing it. Thank you!!

@spinomattic 6 лет назад

"You, sir, are a steely-eyed rocket man!"

@Sozhii507 6 лет назад

What can I do with a Latch that actually works but the door sensor won't work when the door is actually closed, I mean, the light of the microwave isn't turning off when the door is closed

@anon-yp9ei 8 лет назад

I just want to echo the sentiments in pretty much all of the comments. Excellent video and massive time and money saver. Thanks so much for taking the time to put this together!

@dyanbaptista2955 7 лет назад

you are a genius!!! Fixed my microwaved and showed my husband UP!!!!! Thank you thank you

@jeffshaw4636 2 года назад

This was exactly my issue. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I was able to fix my microwave in 5 minutes for free!

@anthonybotros2196 28 дней назад

I don't where you are now or how you are doing. But I am sure it's far and good!! 10 years later and you made my mom happy!

@misguidedTX Год назад

THANK YOU! So helpful. My break was at the opposite end of the spring, where the spring was attached to the door, but this video helped me figure out a way to fix it! A million thanks!

@gracelightner7692 2 года назад

Thanks so much for making this video. This is our second time fixing the latch. 1st time it was the part you described how to fix. This 2nd time it was the piece attached to the door that broke. The tip you shared about using a heated up paperclip to make the new hole was an EXCELLENT tip! Wouldn’t have been able to get the drill into that small space.

@stanmarquis4634 6 лет назад

I am a klutch when it comes to tools but this was so clear that even I could follow it and I repaired my door latches. Thank you for saving me hundreds of $$$

@stratisn6003 2 года назад

Thank you very much for posting this. 5 minutes of work and the microwave is fine. You saved a lot of people like me a lot of money and time and energy. Thanks.

@waynehamilton8220 5 лет назад

Thanks so much. This was our problem. Repairs perfectly described and easy to do even for unskilled person like me. Saved us replacing microwave!

@xlucim 6 лет назад

Thank you so much. This was the exact problem and you gave me the exact solution. What a relief. This is like the fourth time RU-vid has saved my butt on paying to fix a an appliance. Twice on the microwave, once on the frig and once on my dryer. Thank you Biren and thank you RU-vid.

@balajis2007 8 лет назад

Thank you so much for posting a very useful video. This happened to my microwave and saw this video. It took less than five minutes total for me to fix the door. Keep up your good work. Thanks again!!

@LP-mk6ve 4 года назад

That's awesome! I thought it was going to cost me more to repair than the microwave was worth - thanks so much for a great tip!!

@laynereading1542 8 лет назад

Thank you so much for your video. I just fixed my microwave. My plastic was broken, not on the latch, but on the side that attaches to the door. I drilled a hole near it, in the metal, and it is working! Same principal, just on the door side. You saved us from calling a repairman ($80 just for the visit) or possibly buying a new microwave!!

@aarongabrielse4841 2 года назад

Big thank you for your video. My little broken plastic piece actually turned out to be the one on the door. I watched your video and knew where to look and my microwave is functional again. Thanks!

@trmoeller 3 года назад

Biren, you have NO IDEA how happy you have made me. I was dreading having to rip out the microwave, or calling a repair guy during the raging pandemic, but with your video, I was able to fix my microwave door in less than 15 minutes - including the time to google and watch your video! Your video was super-clear and concise, and this was one of the easiest and most rewarding fix-it jobs I've ever done. Thank you. Let me know how I can send you a cake to say "thank you!"

@thatotherbrian 6 лет назад

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Had this exact problem and it took my less than 5 minutes to get mine fixed.

@paul4746 7 лет назад

Thank you for posting the video. My son commented on how the broken hook looked exactly like what you showed in the video. Now I"ll have to look up the E3 error to be on the lookout for that!

@ramonsierrafl 3 года назад

That was great, Thanks! In my case the broken loop was at the opposite side of the spring, I just drilled a new hole in the metallic support of the door and worked great, thanks for sharing. I was already looking at replacing the microwave and gave your video a chance, I'm glad I did!

@gandydancer33 7 лет назад

Hey Biren, Thanks for the tip on the door latch. Mine was exactly like yours and it was broken in the same way. I drilled it and put it back together and it worked great. My wife loved it and me!

@kellyrussell4029 8 лет назад

You're my new best friend today! I'm not super handy but thought what the heck I google it and yours thankfully was the first video I found. This was such a simple repair and your directions were clear and easy to follow! It was fixed in less time it would take to schedule a repair man. Thank you!!!

@claymihoulides8879 8 лет назад

Dude you rock. Not only did it work but you saved me the cost of buying the latch mechanism as well. I feel like I just stuck it to the man.... Thank you.

@twoopa 8 лет назад

Thank you so much for posting this video. I left town and came back to my family telling me the microwave door was busted, always seems to happen when I leave town. I did a quick search and found this video and had it fixed in like 2 minutes. You are the Man!!! I cant thank you enough...

@gregoryrobertson3648 8 лет назад

Took all of ten minutes to fix, including time to gather and put away tools! Thank you so much!

@emailpicodog 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for posting this video. You provided me an easy fix and save me lots of money and one less appliance for the landfill.

@joedalton7377 6 лет назад

wow, I googled samsung SMH9187 door to find a replacement door for our microwave and your video was right there. After an easy fix, it' like new. Great video, great instructions. thank you

@1skippy41 7 лет назад

How can I thank you for this video. I fixed my Samsung door latch in ten minutes. Saved me hundreds.

@marc2397 5 лет назад

You just saved me 70 dollars....thanks to you, I didn’t have to call the insurance company, to send someone out to fix my microwave.... many thanks!!

@hooknladdercharters 7 лет назад

Dude! one of the best no BS video tutorial I've ever seen on youtube! Just fixed my microwave with the exact same issue.

@ruddogz71 6 лет назад

Just had this issue about 30 minutes ago and thanks to your video its now fixed....thanks buddy

@char8134 8 лет назад

Thanks so much!!!! I popped it open and the spring just came off, it didn't even break. You saved me the repairman having to come.

@Mira05071 3 года назад

Thank you so much! My Sumsung microwave is barely a year old and has been used only lightly. However, the defected the spring hook snapped today. By watching your video, I understood the problem now. Very grateful for your help!

@joethomas9633 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this video. I just followed your instructions and now can use my microwave again. You sure saved me some money.

@ebphd 3 года назад

Thank you so much. Easiest fix of my life, took 30-60 seconds to repair.

@Wannabe-Pro 3 года назад

awesome!

@WildfireTech 6 лет назад

Awesome demonstration! We've been searching for a new microwave for over a month and didn't want to shell out the $$$ it was going to take us to replace it; this hack worked!

@cindymartin8633 Год назад

I just repaired my clients microwave door latch. Thank you for the clear & easy instructions

@aeisenbe 7 лет назад

Man, you just saved me the headache of having to find a repair person and pay lots of out of pocket money. Due to you posting this, I fixed my Samsung Microwave latch in about 15 minutes. Impressed my wife with my amazing knowledge...which I owe all to you. Much appreciated.

@trevorgiannone2020 5 лет назад

Awesome how to video. I was scratching my head trying to figure out what I was going to do. With your video, problem solved in under 10 minutes. Thank you

@hhmarcia 7 лет назад

I almost spent $185 on a new door and then I saw your video! It is now fixed! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Great video!

@jeffstone684 7 лет назад

Thanks, Biren! Super helpful. My Samsung microwave just broke yesterday. I did a quick google search, your video was the top match, I clicked on it and had my answer instantly! I was back up and running within 5 minutes. You save me a lot of time, money, and cold food!

@theodoreedwards7658 Год назад

My Samsung microwave broke this morning. Typed in my model number and problem into RU-vid and your video came up. About 5 minutes later, the new hole was drilled, spring hooked-in, my microwave was working again. Clear instructions. Easy to follow and duplicate. Pocket knife and 5/64 drill bit completed the job. Thanks

@daisysranch 3 года назад

You are seriously a savior!! We thought we were going to have to buy a new assembly. And we have been using tape to keep it shut. That was such an easy fix. You are awesome!!!!!

@Eji1700 8 лет назад

10 minutes into prying off the front plate I figured I'd check the internet to see how to take apart the stupid thing. Great guide, saved me a ton of time and effort.

@roadtaco3924 Год назад

Really appreciate. My bottom anchor had a slight crack. I was able to work around it and get spring back in place. Your video saved us 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@rjhartman74 7 лет назад

Perfect fix. Thank you!! I had to replace the control panel not long ago after doing the canned air repair method for a while. I think this microwave has seen its best days.

@jeffreyfaidley6679 6 лет назад

Fantastic. Just fixed my OTR microwave and I'm back in business! You are the bomb...

@angelageathers9754 Год назад

OMG! Watched your video and ran straight to the kitchen to get started! You just saved me from buying a whole new microwave! Thank you🙏🏽

@amberward7187 4 года назад

Awesome presentation!! You helped me a TON!! I thought it was something electronic or a faulty door switch! You're the real MVP! Thanks SO much!

@JosephHurtsellers 5 лет назад

Fantastic video and save me a bundle! Great job teaching. My break was in a different place but I used the same principle for the easy fix. Can't thank you enough!!!!

@cprestond 4 года назад

This is great. You just kept me from paying someone to come over and fix my mother's microwave. Much, much appreciated!!!

@SteveBaranski 8 лет назад

How awesome is that - I watched the video and was able to fix the microwave before my wife could finish cooking one meal on the stove! Thank you!!!

@jamestorrado7602 7 лет назад

As the previous person commented , I too was ready to replace my above the counter Frigidaire Gallery microwave . That was before I came across this great video . The latch on my microwave was not damaged , instead , the plastic component on the inside of the microwave door frame , specifically where the other end ( bottom ) of the latch spring attached had snapped . I was able to repair it by installing a screw . With the prices of a new appliance or a new door frame , this video was a God send . So thank you and God Bless you and your's !!

@daniatto5591 7 лет назад

I just had this issue and thanks to your video I was able to get this fixed in less than 10 minutes. Thank you!!!!!

@VINJONES 8 лет назад

From Google search to done and fixed, less than 5 minutes with the help of your video. Thank you!

@tribalwon Год назад

This helped me fix my Maytag OTR microwave door today... It saved me money and the hassle of replacing the unit. Thank you.

@stmauricio Год назад

Thank you, Brian, just got my door fixed in 5 minutes or so. Saved me a lot of time and money for sure, and the hassle of finding an authorized repair service. Great post!

@glennwisdom6071 6 лет назад

Thank you for posting this fix. I had this exact problem this morning, and it took me all of 5 minutes to fix it after watching your video. Cost me nothing too, which is also awesome!