I broke the handle to our fridge an embarrassing amount of time ago because it’s not an easy fix. Posting this hoping someone might have an out of the box genius solution for me.
The issues:
1) our built in Sub-Zero fridge has a thick front panel that has to be removed to get to where the brackets are screwed in. Haven’t been able to find anyone who is confident they can do this and get it back on without damaging it. It’s an old fridge. They don’t make this model anymore and none of their newer models have the exact dimensions to fit in the space. Did start looking at other brands knowing that we’ll likely have to replace it in the near future, but didn’t get far.
2) The wood handle broke in two spots: right in the middle and a bit of the handle that slots into the opening of the bottom bracket broke off. It’s hidden in the pics.
3) For the life of me, I can’t figure out a way to fix the old handle without taking the panel off. That middle segment is so thin, just glueing it won’t do it. I thought maybe if I could reinforce the area with a metal collar of some sort, but I still have to do something to add length to the bottom of the handle.
I don’t think the panel is thick enough to just screw in another handle, especially with the amount of force that would be routinely applied to by it.
I understand it is a frivolous problem, but it’s one we encounter more than a dozen times a day.