Whirlpool Refrigerator Door Hinge Screw WP3428970, Replaces 3428970

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✅ Cross Reference Information

Common Symptoms

• Door sagging or misalignment
• Door not closing or sealing evenly
• Loose or unstable door hinge
• Missing, stripped, worn, or corroded hinge screw

Check Before Replacing

• With the appliance stable and safe to service, visually inspect the hinge area for a missing, loose, damaged, or corroded screw.
• Check whether the door is visibly sagging or misaligned relative to the cabinet.
• Slowly open and close the door to observe whether hinge movement or closure is abnormal; do not force the door.
• Compare the existing screw with the parts diagram or service documentation for the appliance before ordering.

Pro Tip

Part Details

Installation Notes

• Disconnect appliance power when required by the appliance service instructions before working near the hinge.
• Install only in the hinge location identified by the appliance parts diagram or service documentation.
• Support the refrigerator door as needed while the hinge fastener is being serviced; do not allow the door to hang unsupported.
• Avoid forcing or overtightening the screw, and stop if the threads, hinge, or mounting surface are damaged.
• After installation, check that the door is aligned, closes normally, and seals evenly.

Verified Compatible Models

3VET18GKGW02, 3XART716GG01, 4VET18GKGW02, 5VET6WPKLQ00, 5VET6WPKLQ01, 5VET6WPKLQ02, 5VET6WPKLQ03, 5VET8WPKLQ00, 5VET8WPKLQ01, 5VET8WPKLQ02, 8VET8WPKLQ00, 8VET8WPKLQ01, 8VET8WPKLQ02, 8VET8WPKLQ03, 8VET8WPKLQ04, ER8AHKXRB01, ER8AHKXRL01, ER8AHKXRQ01, ER8AHKXRS01, ER8GHKXMS02, ER8GHKXMT01, ER8MHKXRB01, ER8MHKXRQ01, ER8MHKXRS01, ER8MHMXMQ03, ER8YHMXSB00, ET4CSKXKT01, ET4WPKXKT02, ET4WSKXKQ06, ET4WSKXSQ00, ET4WSKXST00, ET4WSKYSQ00, ET4WSKYST00, ET8AHKXPQ00, ET8AHKXRQ00, ET8AHMXPT00, IR8GSMXRW00, IT8WSKXRW01, IT8WSKXRW02, NWT2002D00, ST14CKXKQ00, ST14CKXKQ01, ST14CKXKQ02, ST14CKXKQ03, ST14CKXKQ04, ST14CKXSQ00, ET0MSRXTB01, ET0MSRXTQ01, ER8AHKXRB02, ER8AHMXRL02, ER8MHKXRB02, ER8VHMXTB00, ET0MSRXTD00, ET0MSRXTL00, ER8MHMXMQ01, ET5WSEXSQ00, ET5WSEXST00, ET6WSMXKQ02

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.