Re: Splendide Washer/Dryer Door
Reply #3 –
You might have a newer model with a different handle than mine but..
When I noticed mine starting to crack I took an 1/8 thick aluminum plate and shaped it to bridge over the crack. I rounded the edges, polished it, and sprayed a clear coat over it. I took the existing handle off and then used 2 part epoxy to neatly glue it over the plastic.
I believe they break because the seal starts to stick to the drum and the only place to pull harder is on the handle. I now occasionally lubricate the seal with silicone spray lube to prevent sticking. The OEM handle is really a poor design - it needs a limiter that allows excess pull force to transfer to the door itself - so I installed these little brackets to do the job. This was all back in 2003 and I had all forgotten about it until I saw your post.
The brackets are something I found in my junk box - you'll have to use your imagination if you want to do the same.
John Fitzgerald, 1991 40' U300 SAI
Topic: Splendide Washer/Dryer Door