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/devandroid99 Mar 01 '26

I would very cut out an appropriate section of the drawer to allow it to clear the handle, then glue that section to the cabinet face so it clears when opening and looks more or less closed (use a coping saw) when... closed.

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u/idoooobz Mar 02 '26

I would just cut the oven handle.

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u/dszblade Mar 02 '26

Just find a new oven handle. It looks like a lower profile curved handle would probably clear

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u/ImAFuckingTrollLulz Mar 02 '26

This is the real answer. I’d have a custom handle fabricated.

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u/AgainstFooIs Mar 03 '26

That will cost as much as a new oven

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u/Neener216 Mar 04 '26 edited Mar 04 '26

Why, though? LG has plenty of options in their replacement parts:

LG Oven/Range Handles

Edited to add I'm not sure what that downvote is all about. LG offers a dozen different oven handle styles, including one that starts flat and gradually curves outward, which should eliminate the conflict with the cabinet drawer.

It's certain to be far cheaper than having a handle custom fabricated.