In standard models of refrigerators, the door opens on the right side, but some manufacturers provide design features that allow you to move the door leaf to the opposite side. This makes it possible to make the model ergonomic and comfortable to use. You can do such manipulations yourself, having an elementary set of tools.

Situations requiring doors to be repositioned to the other side:

• The activity of the left rather than the right hand is a good reason for outweighing.
• When choosing a model, we pay attention to the technical features, dimensions, ease of use, but we forget that the sash needs space.
• Rearrangement in the kitchen associated with the repair or installation of a sink, washing machine.

Idea to implement reversing refrigerator doors manufacturers have recently. Better doors are replaced in models with two chambers. It is more difficult to do this with single-chamber representatives, you have to simultaneously outweigh the freezer door. Convex handles are inconvenient during installation. There is an opinion that when moving, a loosely closing door is corrected, but the likelihood of this is minimal. More often the cause is a damaged rubber band. You should replace it to get rid of the problem. If the problem is deformation or loose fasteners, then re-hanging helps. The operation of rearranging the doors of the refrigerator is simple. All that is needed - flathead screwdriver and wrench. The fastening elements on different models are different, and the size of the tools is selected for them. Doesn't hurt either regular tape. Before starting work, turn off the power to the refrigerator and remove food and shelves. The doors themselves are voluminous, heavy, but fragile, which can lead to damage. Get the job done gloved. For two-chamber refrigerators, the doors are mounted on three brackets. One is installed from above, the second - in the gap between the doors, the third - from below. First, make sure that there are plugs and swivel loops on the back. Mounting parts are included. If not, buy them from the right company. Work process:

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the plugs from the bolts, disconnect the mount. To prevent the lower loop from deforming, after detaching the fastening, it should be held.
2. Before removing the door, fix it with tape. Thanks to this simple procedure, the door will not swing open and fall in the midst of the process.
3. The rotation axis mechanism is mounted on the middle bracket. Take it out carefully.
4. Remove the bolts on the middle bracket. After removing it, disconnect the door from below.
5. Remove the last bracket and install it mirrored on the opposite side, in the existing holes. If there are plug bolts, install them in the vacant place.
6. Next, change the handles. They are fastened with screws. Often the fastener mechanism is hidden by a plug. Carefully pry it off with a sharp object or a miniature screwdriver. Be extremely careful, because the handles are made of plastic, applying excessive force when screwing in can deform the material.
7. Mirror to the other side of the stoppers (metal parts located at the ends, preventing the strong opening of the doors).
8. Reinstall all parts on the other side in reverse order. Fasten the brackets to the conscience, they hold the entire weight of the doors with products.
9. Relocate the open door sensor if necessary.

For models with an electronic display, it is better to invite professionals, because you have to move the display cable, which is difficult. If the doors are rearranged incorrectly, they will allow warm air to pass through, and the compressor will start to work more intensively, as a result, a breakdown will occur. To avoid this, tilt the refrigerator back a little after installation - and the door will begin to close more tightly. If the refrigerator is under warranty, remember that your intervention will cancel it.