How to replace a flipper mullion on a French-door refrigerator

This DIY repair guide gives step-by-step instructions for replacing a flipper mullion on a French-door refrigerator. The flipper mullion creates an airtight seal between the closed refrigerator doors. A small heater inside the flipper mullion prevents condensation from forming on the mullion. Replace the flipper mullion if it's damaged or when its heater quits working, causing the mullion to sweat.

Follow the steps in this repair guide to replace the flipper mullion using a manufacturer-approved replacement part.

This repair procedure works for the replacing the flipper mullion in many Kenmore, LG, Samsung, Frigidaire and Whirlpool French-door refrigerators.

Instructions

1.  Disconnect power

Shut off the house circuit breaker for the refrigerator or carefully pull the refrigerator forward and unplug the refrigerator.

The refrigerator will be without power for about 15 minutes, which shouldn't affect most refrigerated or frozen foods. However, you may want to move highly perishable food to a cooler.

2. Remove the flipper mullion

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws from the center flipper mullion bracket. Slightly lift the flipper mullion and release it from its top and bottom brackets. Then, unplug the flipper mullion wire harness.

3. Install the new flipper mullion

Hold the flipper mullion near the door and connect the flipper mullion wire harness. Attach the flipper mullion to the top and bottom mounting brackets. Align the center bracket mounting holes and install the mounting screws.

4. Restore electrical power

Plug the power cord into the wall outlet or reset the house circuit breaker for the refrigerator. Move the refrigerator back into the cabinet if necessary.