Can't get upright freezer door opened. The lock mechanism may be broke, I don't hear the latch turning. How do I get the door opened?

SOURCE: upright freezer

just asked a question not needing to pay 10 .00 dollars for the answer can call frigidaire for fee

SOURCE: subaru door mechanism

okay this how you do it you lift the handle up on the car and you move it back and it should go back only when the handle is up

SOURCE: Tailgate Lock/Latch Problem

Within the little round punchout, I stuck a screwdriver in and moved around any parts I could until I lit the latch mechanism. I hear a pop and gave a push. Lucky I guess.

SOURCE: door gasket for Kenmore upright freezer model 2539239712

Go to sears parts direct website. It's part #3206261 and is in stock, $93.07. Good Luck! countrycurt0

Jackson Hisey

• 99 Answers
• Posted on Nov 28, 2008

SOURCE: 1991 Nissa D21 Door Latch broken

There isn't a book or manual detailed enough to show you the inner workings of this lock mechanism. You will more than likely end up damaging the door panel and the mechanism to get the door open. You could go to a junk yard and get a used latch, see how it works, and then jimmy yours open. Or you could buy a new one and do the same thing. Either way the door panel has to come off with the door open and the latch will probably be damaged. There is a little spring that comes off or breaks in the latch and causes exactly what you are describing. There could be other issues as well but it definately needs the latch replaced.