Make sure that you replace both hinges even if only one has gone.
Oven door hinge spring replacement.
How to replace hinges in order to begin replacing your hinges you ll need to remove the door.
Turn off the power to the oven by unplugging it from the outlet or at the main breaker.
There is also a good chance that this hinge is wearing out already which is why you should consider replacing it at the same time.
How to fix an oven door spring step 1.
This is a lot of work to dismantle the door and adding an extra hinge won t break the bank.
Close the door back up until it reaches the broil stop position which is only about 1 4 of the way open.
Hold onto the sides and pull the door up and off the hinges.
The springs may be located in the inside of your oven door or they may be attached.
Start by applying a pair of gloves and using a slot screwdriver to unlock the tabs or hinge latches on either side of the door.
The hinges can now be replaced on the doors.
Inspect the springs to see if they are.
This video shows the process to reset the oven door hinge should it become sprung in the removal process.
Open the oven door halfway.
How to remove replace oven door springs 1.
You ll feel the door.
Put on heavy gloves to protect your hands before you begin working on the door.