574149 Genuine Hinge Support Bracket for Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Door Hinge Bracket

A door only swings on the right line and closes square when its hinge is held firmly, and that's the job of this genuine Fisher & Paykel hinge support bracket, part 574149. Our records don't link this bracket to particular models, so check the number on the old bracket or in your service information, and send us your appliance details if you need a hand.

Door dropping or not closing? Check the hinge support

A hinge can only work properly if the bracket it's mounted to is solid. When a support bracket bends, cracks or pulls away from its fixings, often after the door has been leant on or slammed, the door starts to drop, rub or sit unevenly. You may see a gap along one edge, a door that won't latch, or a seal that no longer meets the frame, letting heat or cold escape. Fixing the bracket early stops the hinge and door wearing out before their time.

Part details

• Genuine Fisher & Paykel part 574149
• Supports the door hinge
• Replaces a bent, cracked or loose bracket
• Models not on file, confirm by part number

Fitting the hinge support bracket

Turn the appliance off at the wall, then support or remove the door before undoing anything, as doors are heavy and hinges can be sprung. Note the position of the bracket and any shims or spacers. Fit the new bracket, tighten the fixings, rehang the door and check it opens and closes evenly before using the appliance again.

Questions about this part

Should I replace the hinge too?

Check the hinge while you have the door apart. If it's bent, stiff or worn, replacing it along with the bracket saves pulling the door off twice. A sound hinge can go back on the new bracket.