This is bizarre.

When I open the fridge side (this does not happen on the freezer side) as the hinge rises and lowers in the gaps, while it's up, NOT when it's dropping, i get a loud pop and something in the door is jumping.

I've looked at the plastic hinge bearing itself and it sure looks fine. it also doesn't make this noise as i would expect if that hinge were bad.

Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong? i can pick up a new hinge and bearing for a reasonable price, but I don't want to do that if the problem lies elsewhere.

Iv'e looked and looked and for the life of me can't find where this is happening.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

FYI this isn't my fridge, it's in my house that I just moved into. i rent. I know I could bother the landlord but this seems like an easy enough thing to resolve if I can isolate it.

Thanks for the reply. I'm familiar with how to replace the bearing, and in fact the hinge assembly itself.

My problem is I don't know for sure if that's the problem. I wish i could explain.

EDIT: hmmm.. On second thought. i just watched the door plate video and he mentioned the 'clicking' sound. I have a feeling that's exactly what this is. So thank you very much!

maybe I should take a video of how it 'pops'. I was just hoping this was something a familiar person might know about from other people doing the same thing.

It's not like it's a big expense. the entire assembly can be purchased for less than $35. I just don't know if that would resolve the problem so i was holding off until i could find someone that might be familiar with it.

I appreciate the reply though. thank you