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The Fridge Fixer: A Solution for Securing Residential Refrigerators in Moving RVs and Boats

Will the Fridge Fixer work on your refrigerator? The Fridge Fixer is designed to work on full-size residential refrigerators with French Door, Top Freezer, or Bottom Freezer configurations, but it will not work on Side-by-Side models. The device requires a minimum 0.6-inch horizontal gap between the refrigerator and freezer doors to function properly.

The Fridge Fixer is made of plastic and metal parts, with some of the plastic components fabricated using 3D printing technology. While the 3D-printed parts have a slight "grain" due to the manufacturing process, they are designed to be strong and durable, though not completely "unbreakable." The company stands behind their designs and encourages customers to reach out if they experience any issues.

It's important to note that the plastic parts of the Fridge Fixer are all black in color, despite any variations in color shown in the product images, which are used for illustrative purposes. Additionally, the model numbers listed on the product information refer to the leftmost characters of the refrigerator model number. Your refrigerator may have additional characters, but these should not affect the compatibility of the Fridge Fixer.

The Fridge Fixer mounts in the gap between the refrigerator and freezer doors, and any obstructions in this gap can interfere with the device's operation. Customers should check their door gap for any obstructions, such as a previous locking device, and remove them if possible. If the obstruction cannot be removed, the customer should contact the company to see if an alternative solution is available.

Furthermore, customers should ensure that their refrigerator and freezer doors are flush when closed. If the freezer sticks out significantly from the refrigerator, the customer should measure the offset so that the company can accommodate it.

The Fridge Fixer was born out of the personal experience of the company's founders, who are avid RV enthusiasts. They encountered a persistent problem with their residential refrigerator opening while driving, resulting in a messy and potentially dangerous situation. This issue is even more problematic for those with trailers, as the spill may not be discovered until reaching the destination.

Residential refrigerators are commonly installed in recreational vehicles due to their high capacity, relatively low cost, and attractive design. However, these appliances were not designed for use in moving vehicles. While there are other devices on the market to keep refrigerator doors shut, many require drilling into the appliance and can be cumbersome to use.

The original Fridge Fixer prototype was developed after extensive thought and experimentation during the company's cross-country driving adventures. Over the course of a year and numerous prototypes, the Fridge Fixer evolved into the family of devices now available. The Fridge Fixer offers a simple, effective solution to secure residential refrigerators in moving RVs and boats, with easy one-hand engagement and disengagement, and a quick, tool-free installation process.

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