Whirlpool Refrigerator GB2FHDXWD01 Door won't open or close

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Here are the most common causes for Whirlpool Refrigerator GB2FHDXWD01 "Door won't open or close"

Door Closure (blk)

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Door Closure (blk) for Whirlpool GB2FHDXWD01 Door won't open or close

$52.29 In Stock, Ships Monday
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Color: Black

The Door Closure is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool refrigerators. It is a small component that the door rides on that allows it to open and close properly.

Causes of impaired operation involve age-related spring coil fatigue, dislodged or cracked plastic housing pieces, or confined door alignment stripping closure grooves.

Symptoms of a faulty closure include:

  • Cool air escaping around door edges driving up energy costs
  • The fridge unable to maintain set interior temperatures
  • Inability to securely latch doors closed

This is a genuine Whirlpool OEM replacement this part is also compatible with Maytag, Jenn-Air and some Kenmore models.

Door Closure (wht)

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The new Door Closure m did not fix it. Had to lubricate the cam to get the door to close by itself.

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Door Closure (wht) for Whirlpool GB2FHDXWD01 Door won't open or close

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Color: White

The Refrigerator Door Closure is a white OEM Replacement Part designed to aid in the closing of a Whirlpool refrigerator door. It incorporates a door closer cam that elevates the door. The cam prevents it from contacting the refrigerator liner when closed.

To replace the door closure, the first step is to remove the upper hinge cover, which may be secured by a 5/16" screw or a Phillips head screw. The refrigerator door should be emptied prior to this process. After removing the hinge cover, the screws from the upper hinge are removed followed by the hinge itself. With the upper hinge removed, the door is slightly opened, lifted off, and turned upside down to access the closure.

Drawer Gear Kit

The door gears were worn after 12 years

We went on line, did an online chat and were abe to find out how to get to the parts section. We found our part that we needed. We watched a short video on how to replace the gears. It was really simple, took us about 5 minutes. It made the job a lot easier, since we watched the video.

The door wouldn't fully close on the left side.

I ordered the gear parts as one of my gears cracked and broke causing the door, on the left side, not to close fully. The parts were easy to install and it fully fixed the issue.

Broken gear on the freezer draw

Purchased a new Drawer Gear Kit from here: http://www.appliancepartspros.com/whirlpool-kit-drawer-gear-12002497-ap4010221.html Watched the video in made the fix in under five minutes!!!

Needed to replace the glide gear on my freezer door

I initially Google'd the part and after a deep search I came across Appliance Parts Pros. Spoke to their service agent, who are available 24/7. She searched and found the part, directed me to the parts site where I could verify that was the part I needed. The part arrived as promised. What was most helpful was the video that showed me how to replace the part, what tools were needed and how long it would take. Took me a total of 10 minutes.

The freezer drawer would only open about 5"

Ordered the gears package. About 15 minutes to fix. $13.00 As opposed to a service call and retail parts prices.

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Drawer Gear Kit for Whirlpool GB2FHDXWD01 Door won't open or close

$24.65 In Stock, Ships Monday
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Part Number:
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The Drawer Gear Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This kit is designed to repair or replace the gear system that operates the sliding or rolling mechanism of a refrigerator drawer. It includes all necessary gears and components to ensure smooth operation of the drawer, allowing for easy access to fruits, vegetables, meats, or other items stored inside. 

Causes for replacement can vary, including wear and tear from regular use, damage from overloading the drawer, or accidental breakage. Over time, the gears can wear down, lose teeth, or become misaligned, leading to poor drawer performance.

Symptoms of a bad Drawer Gear Kit include:

  • The drawer is difficult to open or close
  • A grinding or clicking noise when the drawer is moved
  • The drawer sticks or jams during operation

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.