Fridge door handle bumper?

Jun 12th, 2020 11:52 pm

#1

fromage [OP]: Newbie; Aug 5, 2007; 85 posts; 60 upvotes

Jun 12th, 2020 11:52 pm

Hi guys

Anyone have a bead on where I can find a sort of transparent rubber or silicone 'donut' that I can put around the door handle of my fridge? It's about 1.5in in diameter. I'm having a tough time locating this. The door opens to the right and there’s a wall that the handle with hit first into it. Right now I have a piece of styrofoam taped to the wall but wife doesn’t like that too much. She doesn’t want anything on the wall really, so next best thing is to put something on the handle

I'm looking at getting wall bumpers and just cutting out the middle. But paying $10 for a pack of 4 or whatever and only using is kinda ridiculous lol. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks

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Jun 13th, 2020 3:05 am

#2

fergy: Deal Addict; Sep 27, 2006; 3460 posts; 578 upvotes; Not so easy there Ma…

Jun 13th, 2020 3:05 am

Not sure if it's an option on yours or desirable but some fridges have reversible doors.

Jun 13th, 2020 3:08 am

#3

fergy: Deal Addict; Sep 27, 2006; 3460 posts; 578 upvotes; Not so easy there Ma…

Jun 13th, 2020 3:08 am

Not sure if it's an option on yours or desirable but some fridges have reversible doors.

The real question for me is why someone would downvote your thread for asking a question in a discussion thread.

Updated BTW.

Jun 14th, 2020 12:39 am

#4

fromage [OP]: Newbie; Aug 5, 2007; 85 posts; 60 upvotes

Jun 14th, 2020 12:39 am

fergy wrote: ↑Not sure if it's an option on yours or desirable but some fridges have reversible doors.

The real question for me is why someone would downvote your thread for asking a question in a discussion thread.

Updated BTW.

Reversible door isn’t ideal because then have to always go around the door when taking stuff out to place on the counter. The wife and I agreed that the should open towards the wall so we wouldn’t have to open it as much.

Also I thought I saw these bumper things at big box store, because they all place fridges next to each other I know I saw a silicone transparent rubber bumper one time but I can’t seem to find that product anywhere.

Jun 14th, 2020 1:29 am

#5

PointsHubby: Deal Expert; Feb 7, 2017; 15189 posts; 12344 upvotes; Eastern Ontario

Jun 14th, 2020 1:29 am

GOOGLE : Fridge Door Handle Silicone Bumper

Then switch to IMAGES to see if there’s anything you like

I found several possible products that fit the description you provided in your post

Jun 14th, 2020 10:17 am

#6

Oni-kun: Deal Fanatic; Mar 17, 2004; 5164 posts; 592 upvotes

Jun 14th, 2020 10:17 am

Easy. Move the styrofoam to the door handle, problem solved, not on wall. Or do what I do sometimes, tell your wife she can fix it then.

Jun 14th, 2020 11:10 pm

#7

fromage [OP]: Newbie; Aug 5, 2007; 85 posts; 60 upvotes

Jun 14th, 2020 11:10 pm

PointsHubby wrote: ↑GOOGLE : Fridge Door Handle Silicone Bumper

Then switch to IMAGES to see if there’s anything you like

I found several possible products that fit the description you provided in your post

Yeah I saw all of those, none are really any good for what I want to do.

All I want is a donut, not a sleeve, or a little nub thing. Most aren’t thick enough to accommodate the diameter of the handle and be any useful to protecting the wall.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com ... SX466_.jpg Is the closest thing I’ve found, but that doesn’t seem to be big enough.

Jun 14th, 2020 11:49 pm

#8

ai_c: Sr. Member; Dec 12, 2005; 558 posts; 98 upvotes; Richmond

Jun 14th, 2020 11:49 pm

What about using a pool noodle? Cut an opening to bite the handle.

+1

Jun 15th, 2020 8:20 am

#9

fromage [OP]: Newbie; Aug 5, 2007; 85 posts; 60 upvotes

Jun 15th, 2020 8:20 am

ai_c wrote: ↑What about using a pool noodle? Cut an opening to bite the handle.

Is there pool noodles that are transparent?

That’s a real great idea. Thanks I’m going to look
Into it

Jun 15th, 2020 11:35 am

#10

jc427: Sr. Member; Aug 10, 2004; 503 posts; 111 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 15th, 2020 11:35 am

not sure if something like this will fit but made me think of it
https://www.amazon.ca/Dreambaby-L1172-D ... 162&sr=8-6

I don't know if a clear silicone one exists though

Only other thing I can think of is this
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/everbi ... lsrc=aw.ds

If you stick these little silicone dots on the handle, would it be thick enough of a barrier?

Jun 15th, 2020 12:49 pm

#11

fromage [OP]: Newbie; Aug 5, 2007; 85 posts; 60 upvotes

Jun 15th, 2020 12:49 pm

The dreamstopper seems almost perfect. If only it was clear/transparent. I’ll ask the wife what she thinks but that’s likely the one I’m gonna go with.

Thanks!

Jun 15th, 2020 1:34 pm

#12

Bobberts: Sr. Member; May 12, 2014; 890 posts; 510 upvotes; Markham, ON

Jun 15th, 2020 1:34 pm

Would something like this work?

MOTZU 10 Pack Bike Flashlight Holder, Cycling Silicone Phone Straps, Bicycle Handlebar Elastic Silicone Band Flash Light Torch Tie Ribbon Mount Holders, Water Bottle Holder
https://www.amazon.ca/MOTZU-Flashlight- ... B07SH5WR93

Jun 15th, 2020 2:13 pm

#13

jm1: Deal Addict; Jan 5, 2003; 4220 posts; 3519 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 15th, 2020 2:13 pm

Here's some transparent ones from China: LINK. You might need to cut a slit into it to fit it onto the fridge handle.

Whatever you use, you don't need to cover the entire handle. Maybe just one at the top and one at the bottom and your hand goes between them.

Jun 15th, 2020 4:44 pm

#14

Menthol: Deal Addict; Mar 14, 2004; 3144 posts; 489 upvotes; North Etobicoke

Jun 15th, 2020 4:44 pm

Tie a small towel, like a hand towel on the handle.

http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=34666

Jun 16th, 2020 5:42 am

#15

slinger99: Member; Jan 11, 2007; 455 posts; 79 upvotes; GTA

Jun 16th, 2020 5:42 am

Would something like this work?
https://www.amazon.ca/Refrigerator-Prot ... 02&sr=8-11

Go to amazon.ca and google "fridge handle cover" for other options