nothing to do with clothing or laundry

[tolivac]

It would seem that a broken handle could be fixed or improvised-at least so you can get your food out of the old fridge.Does the fridge itself still work-if so the handle would be worth repairing or replacing.Seems crazy to throw out a fridge if the cooling system still works.

 

[firedome]

I agree...

with John, Rex et al - at least offer it up first to those who might wish to save it, else why even be a member of a place like this??

 

[akronman]

still in my kitchen

It's still here, I've run Ebay searches for a month now and check Ebay daily. This fridge is WORKING and freely given to anyone who wants it.

 

[akronman]

update

the handle broke Feb 6, I've had 3 Ebay searches going daily since then. Here's what I just bought:

Side note on Ebay Searches: I searched for HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR HANDLE for 14 weeks. It turns out there's a porn flick, She's Too HOT To HANDLE, and the movie producers sell REFRIGERATOR magnets with scenes from the movie! I did not buy.

 

[sudsmaster]

I'm a machinist and I would guess that either the old handle could be welded back together, or a new imitation one fabricated out of a longer lasting metal. Like aircraft aluminum. '

As for energy usage.. there are inexpensive meters that can measure power use that you could plug the fridge into. Some might even give an average over time (to take into account the self-defrost power consumption).

One is called "Watts Up?"... out of production but looks like plenty (used) available on eBay...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WATTS-UP-N...124256?hash=item48c6cf5ea0:g:7rwAAOSwHvpbCF-e

https://www.amazon.com/Watts-Pro-Electricity-Consumption-Meter/dp/B000CSWW92

 

[bradfordwhite]

If it were me, I'd replace the gasket with a generic magnetic one and remove the inside catch. 

 

Let the handle be just for activating the door.  It would be safer that way and you'd never have to worry about things getting locked in again.

 

Whatever you decide though is your.  These appliances we all have are for our own pleasure and you can use it how ever you see fit.

 

[sfh074]

That is an .......

AWESOME find! So happy you didn't throw in the towel on this fridge. Great job!