Washing Machine Handle Repair/Improvised Handle

Our washing machine door handle broke twice. The first time that it broke I ordered a new replacement from SearsPartsDirect. After a year or so the handle broke again at the same location. Now I had two broken door handles. What should I do? Should I keep on ordering these door handles every few years? It seems that during use the handle was stressed more at the top screw location. So I came up with this improvised solution.

For this repair you will need:

1/4 " diameter nylon rope approximately 18 inches long

A set of drawer handle hardware as pictured (available at your local hardware store)

A lighter

A screwdriver

A pair of scissors

Thread the nylon rope through the door handle hardware and put knots on both sides.

Using the lighter burn the ends of the rope closed so that it will not fray.

Install your new improved door handle onto the washing machine door.

Enjoy your new door handle!