Description
Description
Secure your refrigerator’s door handle or hinge with this genuine OEM pan-head screw, part number 218781101, manufactured by Frigidaire / Electrolux. This screw is designed for use in mounting door handles, hinge covers or top hinge assemblies in compatible refrigerator models. Because hardware and mounting configurations can vary by model year and door style, please check with your maintenance technician to ensure that 218781101 is the correct screw for your appliance’s full model number and that hardware replacement is indeed needed. applianceparts.lowes.com+2appliancerepair.homedepot.com+2
Features & Benefits
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OEM-specified fastener: Manufactured to original equipment specifications, ensuring correct size, thread, head style and finish for compatibility. partselect.com+1
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Pan-head design: Provides secure mounting of handles, hinges and cover plates while allowing flush finish and proper load distribution.
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Durable hardware: Built to withstand repeated door opening, mechanical stresses from handle use and temperature variations inside appliance cabinetry.
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Cost-effective fix: Replacing a missing or stripped screw is a quick, low-cost repair versus replacing the full handle or door assembly.
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Straightforward install: Once compatibility and the correct hardware are confirmed with the technician, installation is minimal (remove old screw or damaged mount, align components, insert the correct screw 218781101, tighten appropriately).
Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement
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The door handle or hinge cover on the refrigerator door is loose, wobbles, or the mounting tab is visibly lifted — indicating the mounting screw may be missing, stripped or sheared off.
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The handle is missing one or more screws, or you observe corrosion/rust or damage at the screw head or mounting interface.
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The door handle or hinge cover moves or shifts when the door is opened or closed — showing that mounting fasteners are compromised.
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Visual inspection shows the old screw is rounded, rusted, missing, or replaced with an incorrect size/length screw — indicating a need to install the proper OEM screw 218781101.
If you notice any of these issues, ask your technician to verify that the mounting screw is the failing component and that the correct replacement is 218781101 for your model.
Compatibility / Partial Model Notes
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Part number 218781101 is listed in parts databases as a screw used in handle/hinge assemblies for Frigidaire/Electrolux built refrigerators. applianceparts.lowes.com+1
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It is stated to replace earlier part numbers such as 218781100, 218886801, 5300809981, 5304452517, 7218781101. appliancerepair.homedepot.com+1
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However, because refrigerator door styles, handle mount spacing, finish and manufacture date vary by model year and region, it’s essential to match your appliance’s full model number (including suffix letters) and compare the old screw’s head size, thread length and mount location before ordering.
Cross Reference
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Equivalent or replaced part numbers: 218781100, 218886801, 5300809981, 5304452517, 7218781101. partselect.com+1
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Some listings refer to AP3959967 as the internal reference for 218781101. partselect.com
Compatibility Notes
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Matching the entire appliance model number, including suffix letters and production region, is critical—even if the screw looks identical, thread length or head height may be different depending on the door liner thickness or handle mounting design.
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Replacing a screw restores mechanical stability only if the handle, hinge cover and door liner mount are in good condition. If the handle bracket is cracked, stripped or the liner tab is damaged, further repair may be needed.
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Installation overview: With power to the refrigerator turned off (if recommended for safety), remove the handle or hinge cover if required, unscrew and remove the old fastener, inspect mount and liner tab for damage, insert and tighten the new screw 218781101 to the recommended torque (not over-tight) to secure the handle/cover firmly, then test handle/door operation for stability.