The dryer handle broke.
For: tons of shit
Not for: climbing
It says 150lbs, a climbing carabiner is rated for like 22kN which is about 5000lbs.
They also screw to lock so they can’t accidentally open up. I think I still have some around here somewhere, I used to climb trees for fun.
There are a number of different locking mechanisms but there’s plenty without extra locking protection. For example: https://www.rei.com/product/162856/black-diamond-hotforge-straight-gate-carabiner?sku=1628560001
For a second I thought it was a Boeing door…
As an appliance repairman of 20 years this picture hits harder than you know.
The simplicity and genius made me laugh. Good on you, op!
Thank you! Glad it made someone laugh today. I was just so done with this dryer door, I thought, “can my old keychains fit these holes?” Yep! They did! I am so not buying a new dryer between paychecks. It’s going to be a few good paychecks before I can even think of buying one. We’re going to keep using it until it can’t be repaired in every respect.
Thank you, op, I should have said that in my other post. You are welcome, and also clever. Plus, I agree with using it until it’s plain unusable. Things are so. flipping. expensive! And it is truly a pleasure to call out genius, for once, instead of… You know, the opposite. The added bonus is, I may be able to remember this, if something breaks that can be remedied in like manner.
These are more expensive than “free”, but if you decide to make it look original it’s probably an option https://www.repairclinic.com/Shop-For-Parts/a8c70/Dryer-Handle-Parts
I’m really curious what the difference could be between a $4 handle and a $60 handle, other than just greed.
