We have noticed the upper pin of the door keeps moving up incrementally. We have too keep tapping it down. What's the deal? What could be causing this and has anyone had this problem. Maybe the Englander guy on the forum has some answers as well as all you guys and girls that have this model. Thanks, Gamma Ray husband.
Englander 13 NC users, door hinge pin question.
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Don't ya just hate that. Get some graphite powder (used for locks) and try lubricating the hinge pin with this. Then pop it back in place and see if that helps.
Mrs. Krabappel
Minister of Fire
trailrated
Feeling the Heat
My Magnolia did the same thing only it was the bottom pin. I think it is an alignment issue that causes one pin or the other to work out every time the door is opened. Also does your door make spooky noises when it opens. My Elm has stainless pins that are silky smooth and quiet even when stove is hot. I like that. Maybe just trying stainless over steel pins would help.
Mrs. Krabappel
Minister of Fire
Dix
Minister of Fire
I'm not sure what the fix would be. This has been an issue on the 1/2 doz different brand stoves I have operated over the years.
My best advice is treat it like the washer fluid in your car. The more you use it, the more you have to tend to it.
In the summer, my hinge pin stays just fine
In the winter, I tap it down every time I clean ashes out out of habit.
I've tried graphite and that does seem to slow it down, but it my lower one still works up. The top one has never budged.
This really is a product of needing a tight fitting door. If the pins were loose, this wouldn't ever be an issue.
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My best advice is treat it like the washer fluid in your car. The more you use it, the more you have to tend to it.
In the summer, my hinge pin stays just fine
In the winter, I tap it down every time I clean ashes out out of habit.
I've tried graphite and that does seem to slow it down, but it my lower one still works up. The top one has never budged.
This really is a product of needing a tight fitting door. If the pins were loose, this wouldn't ever be an issue.
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Jimbob
Minister of Fire
:lol:BrotherBart said:
What does that mean? That is the second time I've seen you post that!
Funny though.
:lol:
Mrs. Krabappel
Minister of Fire
Mrs. Krabappel
Minister of Fire
Mrs. Krabappel
Minister of Fire
I ain't no english teacher, so you won't get extra credit for the $10 words. At this point you probably need to sit in the corner for awhile. Hands on the desk.
trailrated
Feeling the Heat
My bottom keeps popping up but as I open the door periodically, I just put a little upwardly pressure on the door and it slides back in.
Mrs. Krabappel
Minister of Fire
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