$0 Easy Fix Microwave door latch not closing Samsung, GE, Kenmore, Pansonic and more.

[@JoseeLabonte]

My problem was the bottom of the spring plastic was broken. I hooked the spring on the side of door, and now it works! Thank you, I’ll tell the boyfriend i fixed it!

[@databug88]

lol Great!

[@denisel2964]

Where on the side of the door of microwave did you hook the spring? Also did it stay fixed? We have the same problem.

[@JoseeLabonte]

@@denisel2964sorry for the late reply, the top spring was fine, the bottom spring i attached to the edge, there was a spot where i could anchor it. It still works, i will admit, that I no longer slam the door

[@leemkersh]

Same here. Thanks!!!!

[@odasanikofi]

😁😁😁

[@Micfri123]

Videos like these are why KZbin is the best. Thank you!

[@databug88]

Wow, thanks!

[@slstevens5475]

Thank You!! A simple fix for a potentially costly problem. Took all of 5 minutes to restore normal operation. Wife thinks I'm a genius !! Thanks again for a very helpful and cost-effective solution!

[@databug88]

Excellent!

[@820light]

2 minute fix. Spent 20 minutes trying to slide the microwave from under the counter just to learn that I didn't even have to. The opposite side of the spring broke on mine. Which made it easier to fix. Just latched it to a slot in the door and done.

[@MarkFenimore]

I latched the end of the spring into the metal bracketry as my plastic bracket had nothing left to drill out. Worked a charm!

[@shawn8982]

thank you! same situation for me and to think I was considering another fucking microwave

[@databug88]

yes

[@assembleellc2486]

Did the same thing. Surprised the geniuses there didn’t think of hooking it onto a metal piece that wouldn’t have costed them any extra.

[@databug88]

@@shawn8982 great lol

[@terryhalstead5754]

Thanks man! Friends microwave had this exact issue and we fixed it following your instructions. Terrible engineering by Samsung on that part.

[@databug88]

your welcome glade it work out for you.

[@t77777770]

Thanks for posting video. I had exactly that issue 5 minutes it was fixed saved me a whole lotta time and money. Great work.

[@databug88]

your very welcome!

[@Homer32351]

Thanks a ton! You showed exactly what was wrong and how to fix it. I have the exact same problem, and now I can confidently repair the latch. You’re a god man! 🎉😊

[@databug88]

Glad it helped

[@azyawatd567]

Thank you so much I just avoided spending $$$ on a new microwave ❤

[@databug88]

Glad you didn't have to spend more money!

[@smack-o2b]

Thanks so much, I watched a video on how to install a new door key and thought, there must be a way to make the old one work...but never thought of drilling. You saved me time and $ :-)

[@databug88]

You're welcome!

[@ericobxfan]

Very helpful! My latch had the same problem. First tried to glue the broken piece on but no luck. Drilling a small hole worked. Brilliant!!

[@databug88]

Excellent, Glad it helped!

[@sail83us]

excellent fix - worked perfectly for me with one wrinkle: the spring attachment on the sliding post has fine - it was the base attached to the door frame that had broken off (2011 microwave). So, true to the original fix, I drilled a new attachment hole in the stub that remained of the base. Worked perfectly, microwave running perfectly. One note: use the opportunity to take off the upper cover and clean out the filter!

[@databug88]

great!

[@thaycollis]

20 min ago, wife said ours was broken. It broke a little different than yours but YOU helped with the fix. Excellent video

[@databug88]

lol happy wife happy life

[@Littlebirdyshew]

We were about to order a new microwave but I wanted to see if I could fix it first. Your video was the first to pop up and I got it fixed in about 20 mins! The hook for the spring that’s built into the frame broke so I had to tinker hard to get the pilot hole drilled! Thanks for the help!

[@databug88]

Great glad it work for you!

[@iBoatLaunch]

OMG you are a money saver!!! Thank you. I had the exact same issue and I managed to fix it the exact same way you showed by drilling a new small hole. Works perfectly again!! Thanks a bunch!

[@databug88]

Great to hear!

[@bobberry1447]

Thanks for the video. Mine broke at bottom of spring attachment on door not the level. Drilled a new hole further back (tricky to.get in there need long bit) on that flange lip and worked.

[@databug88]

Nice work!

[@clarencearchibald8100]

Wow, great video. Was playing with mine from another video for like 30 minutes. Couldn't get it then came across yours. 2 minutes and fixed. Thank you

[@databug88]

your welcome glad it worked !

[@TheMopar97]

Good vid! The part where the spring connects on the door actually broke. I just hooked it on the metal frame and back to working in 2 mins!!

[@Cjmus25]

I just did the exact same thing. So far no issues

[@databug88]

yep ! great !

[@canibezeroun1988]

Five stars. Thank you a bunch. The part in the frame broke for me, but rotating the spring got it to hook on the other side.

[@tiana8986]

Ours broke today when I was going to heat up Christmas leftovers 😅 but your video was super helpful. Thanks!

[@databug88]

Glad I could help!

[@dorisqyzkrayer8977]

Fixed ours by following your video. Awesome!

[@databug88]

Glad it helped!

[@simonj31]

You’re a scholar and a gentleman, thank you!

[@databug88]

Wow, thank you!

[@KAMM14]

This was my problem as well but the piece at the other end of the spring was broken. I had to gorilla glue it back in the microwave. The spring was also so tight it kept breaking again so my son and I had to use a combination of heat and hot water to help stretch it and it finally worked. I’m sure a man would have had an easier time. Either way, thank you so much for saving me a lot of money.

[@databug88]

Good tip!

[@universalreconciliationnchrist]

Thank you so much! Mine was broken slightly different. The plastic hole that held the spring to the microwave frame was cracked so I just superglued a couple of small washers on either side of the hole… fixed.

[@databug88]

great to hear

[@mannythehunter]

Thanks man. Mine was the other end. Used some baling wire and pulled it down to the bottom of the door. Works great and I can tell the wife I fixed the microwave with baling wire!!

[@databug88]

Excellent! Nice Work!

[@maryzapapas4276]

Yeah for you! Easily fixed mine, due to your expert directions. Thank you!

[@databug88]

You're welcome! Great to hear!

[@charlieevergreen3514]

Thanks, bud. You saved me from having to figure out the glitch. I appreciate the video!

[@databug88]

Glad I could help

[@charlieevergreen3514]

@@databug88 Fixed it, and still pleased every time I use it! Hahaha

[@databug88]

@@charlieevergreen3514 mine too lol

[@JWWhite-oq5tt]

Perfect solution! It's the easiest appliance repair I've ever done. Thank you!

[@databug88]

Great to hear!

[@zacharyslate9250]

I couldn't figure out how to get thar trim off myself, you just saved me from buying a new microwave!

[@databug88]

lol great !

[@mcleishjon]

Very helpful, had my in-laws microwave door fixed in 5 mins

[@databug88]

Great job!

[@madealive1045]

Brilliant - thank you!! I had the same problem as Francheska Smith in the comments below (broke where spring attaches at bottom inside the door), but I followed Chris Papademetrious' solution and it worked like a charm. Thanks Chris!

[@databug88]

Glad it helped

[@lizhendricks9057]

This was exactly our problem, thanks to your video fixed in 10 minutes.

[@databug88]

Glad it helped

[@thewilliams614]

Mine was broke from the bottom. I hooked on the hole on the side and it works great! Thank you for the insight!!

[@databug88]

Great all good

[@christianmetalheads]

Thank you so much! I was nervous to try this but fixed it in about 2 minutes!!

[@databug88]

Excellent!

[@spencerbrady6791]

Worked like a charm! Thanks for the video!

[@databug88]

Glad it helped!

[@MungkaeX]

Lucky. Had the same problem on mine; but it was the bottom connection on the door that broke on mine.😢

[@tirilis175]

Same thing for me, you can drill a new hole right behind the broken hole to attach the spring to, just be careful not to join the holes. The drill bit can't be very short to reach it either.

[@AleQBateman1]

Thanks! Worked perfect for me. I had the piece broken off inside that the door handle hooks to but fixed it the same way.

[@databug88]

Excellent!

[@kaneliam007]

thanks so much for posting - this happened to my Samsung microwave - your video was a great help - I owe you a beer or coffee 🙂

[@databug88]

Great to hear!

[@mjwesterham]

Thanks, this is the same problem with mine. I'll fix it soon, once my wife starts getting irritated so I'm seen as the hero.

[@databug88]

Yes its easy fix.

[@nickypal2637]

Thanks Buddy, I was even thinking about replacing the microwave until watching your video 😂

[@databug88]

LOL me too until I got it fix!

[@canygard]

Thanks for this. A little super glue and I was back up and running.

[@databug88]

what ever works! great

[@fuzzybucket07]

So glad you made this video!!! Thanks so much!!!! Gotta be what's wrong with my Samsung!!!

[@databug88]

You're welcome!! Go for the easy fix mine still working fine.

[@latinolingoPR]

Thank you very much brother!!! I was able to fix mine. Mine has the bottom part brown but same concept. Appreciate you

[@databug88]

Excellent! Glad it helped always nice to hear!

[@Zvint1]

Had exactly this problem and your solution worked perfectly. Thank you!

[@databug88]

You're welcome! Great to hear !

[@mrmannyk]

Thank you soo much. I envissione a new microwave and you got me for free and 10 minutes work So thanks again.

[@databug88]

Fantastic! Glad it work out.

[@jennifervongratsavay3051]

I had the exact same issue. It worked this is amazing thank you so much for your video!!

[@databug88]

Great to hear! Glad it helped!

[@otakudaikun]

This just saved me. Thank you!!!

[@databug88]

Great your welcome

[@ChristopherNash-t4i]

Thanks, took five minutes to fix

[@databug88]

Great!

[@fariannamin8817]

Thanks bottom one broke for us today and the comments and you video helped 🎉

[@databug88]

you actually buy a replacement latch from AMZN instead of repairing $10

[@thenocode72]

This is exactly what happened..except my plastic broke on the inside not the lever..hooked it in a different spot on the door next to hole..fixed..thanks for the video

[@databug88]

Glad you were able to fix if it is the part I was not aware at time but you can just buy replacement Part $10 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0832HP92W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A22BDCX4SUNGSV&psc=1

[@John_C.Sanchez]

I fixed mine!! Thank you for this video! Extremely helpful!

[@databug88]

Glad it helped! Great to hear!

[@cryder3407]

Mine broke at the bottom like happened to others. I couldn’t get a drill in there so I heated up an Allen key and melted the hole. Thanks for the lesson.

[@databug88]

I was not aware of this till after I repair it but you can by replacement under $10 Amazon LOL

[@cryder3407]

@@databug88 I’m sure it will break again. Do you know the part name or number? Thanks.

[@databug88]

At Amazon www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0832HP92W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A22BDCX4SUNGSV&psc=1

[@cryder3407]

@@databug88 thanks data. Problem is, mine has the broken part inside area where the key latch mounts. The part that holds the bottom of the spring. My key latch is in perfect condition (for now).

[@databug88]

You can attach the spring to anything it can hook onto.

[@JustinHeah]

Thanks for this video. I fixed my Miele microwave door which had this issue

[@databug88]

You're welcome! Glad it helped !

[@user-dh9hs5tp6w]

Works like a charm! Thank you for doing this video!

[@databug88]

You're welcome! Glad it helped !

[@tebryenton]

Worked perfectly. Appreciate you!

[@databug88]

next time you actually can buy a replacement latch from AMZN instead of repairing $10

[@reekayizjazz]

Thank you…having this problem

[@databug88]

No problem

[@garysloanstudiosxl9266]

Thanks! Worked great!

[@databug88]

Glad it helped!

[@pitts1653]

Perfect fix! Thank you!

[@databug88]

You're welcome!

[@katrinarickels2686]

Very helpful- thank you!

[@databug88]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MichelleJohnson-tg5lx]

Wow Thank you for your video. Seems a common problem

[@databug88]

yes it is you can actually buy new latch $10 amazon if you can repair original latch

[@vuta8998]

Will do it tomorrow. Best instructions

[@databug88]

Thank you ! go for it nothing to lose.

[@tdurham5918]

Well I watched this video after our Samsung wouldn't close. Our problem was that the spring hook broke off of the microwave instead of the door latch. Well damn. We solved it the same way and drilled a tiny hole in one of the trim flanges next to where the breakage happened. It is a little tighter than it was before however the over works fine and we aren't out buying a new microwave or paying big bucks for a repair.

[@databug88]

Glad to hear!

[@Tray-x6k]

You're the man, G

[@databug88]

thanks

[@ScrewCrew]

Nice! I think mine is the exact same one. Thanks!

[@databug88]

you actually buy a replacement latch from AMZN instead of repairing $10

[@angelamoseley2988]

Thanks for this video! This saved me $. Works great now!

[@databug88]

Great to hear! Glad it helped ! your feedback is greatly appreciated.

[@carloswatson4358]

Thank you❤ saved me a door...

[@databug88]

lol your welcome

[@brendabyrd-grimes8228]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@databug88]

You're welcome!

[@nicholasmordue851]

I appreciate your video. Helped me a lot. Ty

[@databug88]

thanks

[@BPhillips4gg]

Is the fix still holding up? Wondering how long until it breaks again since the tension is higher and still a small piece of plastic to hold it.

[@databug88]

still holding fine.... You can actually buy replacement piece on AMZN $10 if you want

[@meinteresa1781]

Very helpful! Thank you very, very much!

[@databug88]

Glad it helped! You also buy new latch from amazon $10

[@andersonandrew112]

Thanks buddy!! Just fixed mine too

[@databug88]

Great ! Glad I could help

[@zurdoremi]

excellent fix !

[@databug88]

Indeed!

[@BassBrothersFishingDMV]

Mine broke at the top. The part that the top latch hooks into is gone. It's not even in the microwave anymore. Any suggestions?

[@databug88]

if its the latch you can buy replacement latch $10 from amazon see my description. if its the other end where spring hooks just try to hook to any part of frame.

[@aakarshansingh6410]

Thanks for the help

[@databug88]

Happy to help

[@lovesabargain]

Awesome! Great video!

[@databug88]

thanks

[@zachwrench]

Good video ours just broke two years old and broken nothing last more than a few years total garbage

[@databug88]

you actually buy a replacement latch from AMZN instead of repairing $10

[@dustinjackson1692]

Awesome video thank you!!!

[@databug88]

You are so welcome!

[@colinsully1333]

fixed in 5 mins. thank you!

[@databug88]

Excellent! Your welcome!

[@Alexandre-vj5yq]

Cool. Thanks!!

[@carlifegarage2340]

Thank you!

[@databug88]

your welcome

[@thebitlot]

Do you have any suggestions for if the hook (the part that goes into the slot) has broken off entirely? I'm wondering if I can use some non-leaching microwave safe adhesive of some kind to reattach it.

[@databug88]

I was not aware at time of my fix but you can actually buy the Part $10 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0832HP92W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A22BDCX4SUNGSV&psc=1

[@davidcampbell2364]

Very helpful thanks!

[@databug88]

You're welcome!

[@lindalouise9646]

Well..what about if the part that the spring inside the doir breaks?

[@databug88]

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[@ersindeger5155]

​@@databug88No. He is talking about when the OTHER end where spring attaches is broken

[@databug88]

@@ersindeger5155 I think you can just attach it to ribs in the door channel if its same as my samsung if I recall correctly.

[@Toshoww]

Thank you!!! 🙏🏼

[@databug88]

You're so welcome!

[@brucehildreth7109]

Thanks!

[@databug88]

your welcome

[@RoseHyunjin]

The latch won’t come off I pulled it uo and tried to take it off so I can fix the string but it won’t come off

[@databug88]

It should come out and you can actually buy replacement on AMZN $10

[@RoseHyunjin]

@@databug88 I got it out and fixed the string and everything, it closed but the light kept staying on and it wouldn’t start heating

[@databug88]

@@RoseHyunjin If the light is on the latch is not fully engaged with switches when door is closed. There are 2 switches to detect if fully door closed or not as a safety to prevent you from running the microwave on when door is open. The latch will actually press down on the 2 switches if the door is closed.

[@conniezhang3501]

mine broke from the door side。。。 anyway to fix？

[@databug88]

IOf its door latch you can actually buy a replacement latch from AMZN instead of repairing $10

[@rocketrae77]

They should make things slightly more cheap so they break faster. They t Have them fine tuned to breakright after the limited warranty...

[@databug88]

sure seems that way thanks for watching

[@shermanhofacker4428]

HOOKS STICKING OUT THE DOOR IS A DUMB IDEA! I assume the designer had a warped sense of humor and enjoyed thinking of how many people, removing scalding liquid from the oven, will be splattered when the vessel catches on the hooks.

[@mula070]

the holding thingy inside the microwave is broken what now

[@databug88]

they sell on amazon do amazon search i believe its this one www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0832HP92W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A22BDCX4SUNGSV&psc=1

[@mula070]

@@databug88 thx 🙏🏼

[@databug88]

@ $10 why bother with repairing part just get new part! LOL

[@gillguerry]

After watching this and other videos, I ordered the new door latch ($12.00 eBay) only to find that my latch was not broken. The spring attachment tab on the door had broken off (cheap tiny plastic tab). Fortunately, there was already a hole in the metal frame to the right of the spring and I attached spring to that hole. Door now closed properly.

[@Shiny_Sean]

Thanks for the fast fix dude! Back to lunch! Lmao

[@databug88]

You bet!

[@francheskasmith7174]

My door latch If fine, the piece that broke in mine is the hole where the springs gets attached to inside door. How can that be fixed?

[@databug88]

If you talking on the other end there should be some area you can just hook the spring. Mine had metal ribs you can attach to.

[@chrispapademetrious408]

I drilled a hole through the plastic side of the door frame, then into the metal opposing it, then epoxied a cut-off paperclip in there to hold the spring.

[@deepthoughtaffirmations]

So my problem is the plastic piece that the spring attaches to broke there's 3 plastic pieces in the door and the spring attaches to it that is what broke on mine. Fixing that piece of plastic is useless and I can't seem to figure it what to use to use for the spring to attach too... help!!

[@madealive1045]

@@chrispapademetrious408 I had the same problem and your solution worked perfectly - thank you!!!

[@mutteringmale]

drop it in to what? I can't get the latch to "drop it in". your video cuts off the top half of that proceedure.

[@teresaluncsford8759]

Thank you!

[@TheOriginalBattler]

Thanks!

[@databug88]

Welcome!