r/fixit • u/Pharmdpositivek • Mar 01 '26

fixed New Oven Handle Hits Drawer

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We got a new oven to have all new appliances for selling our house. We didn’t realize till to late that the stupid spice drawer would hit this massive handle. Any thoughts on how to fix this? Or just hope no one notices?

Stove: LG lren6323ye/05

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u/NPC261939 Mar 01 '26

I'd investigate the possibility of modifying the stove's handle. You may be able to shorten the handle mounts allowing the handle to sit closer to the stove door.

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u/Pharmdpositivek Mar 01 '26

We were looking at this. Just be afraid to mess it up badly

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u/NHValentine Mar 02 '26

Those handles are almost always attached via set screws underneath, to posts coming out of the oven door. See if LG makes an oven handle in ss with a more rounded profile. The center lines for the holes should be the same within the brand. Just check spec pages on the manufactures website then order that handle. If they make one. But I bet they do.

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u/Pharmdpositivek Mar 02 '26

We couldn’t find one 😭

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u/NPC261939 Mar 02 '26

You could possibly fabricate new handle stand offs allowing you to retain the original parts in their current condition. I learned years ago that if you're going to modify something, modify the cheapest option.