How do I switch the refridgerator door to the other side?

Question

My fridge currently opens from left to right, I would like it to open from right to left, can you give me the details I'll need to switch it?

Answer 1

switching from a right hand to a left hand door is simple. 1st remove the rubber caps(3) opposite of the freezer hinge on top. The bolts are usually 5/16, remove the 3 bolts. place bolts and hinge on top.Replace caps in the old holes. Remove freezer door.Remove the handle, change the sides.remove hinge plate from below the door and switch to other side. 2nd, remove the plug from the lower door, Will either pull out or unscrew,(3/8 or 5/16). Switch the hinges both upper and lower, along with the handle. Set the door back on. screw back in the upper fridge hinge. Set the freezer door, and upper hinge. Level the door before you tighten the (3) bolts. That's it.

Answer 2

I agree with fwf43 except pay close attention to how the parts and spacers and the little nylon bushings come off the one side so you can put them back on the other side the same way or you could have trouble with the operation of the door. Good luck.

Answer 3

Cap on the opposite top side; hiding threaded holes. Plugs/caps on the door hiding handle holes; and switching the bottom plate to the opposite side.

Reletively easy task.

Steven Wolf

Answer 4

Most refrigerators have 2 sets of holes on the top and bottom for reversing the door. See if you have those plastic caps on top of yours, and that will tell you you can do it. Reversing it is just a matter of removing screws from one side and re-assembling it on the opposite side.
Good luck