Top Freezer Door Not Closing

There was about 1 8 gap at the top of the door and the seal.

Top freezer door not closing.

If the door does not align align it correctly and tighten up the hardware that holds the door to the freezer. Tighten the retainer screws fully if the seal functions as it should. Fixing the refrigerator door could be as simple as rearranging the items inside or you may need to replace the closing cam. Yes we actually stash our lunches in an old white top freezer fridge.

When your freezer door is not functioning well don t rush into blaming the condenser and calling in an expert. Short video on a common problem of a fridge door not closing properly. The door didn t fully close and now your food isn t as cold as it should be. It s a frustrating situation but one that s not hard to fix.

One day when i went to open the door i discovered that it wasn t actually closed. The door may have simply been misaligned and causing it not to close properly check that the door seal gasket has not been demagnetized use a metal object to be sure it sticks to the seal. Read this article and find out how you can. Well at least it did until recently.

Test or reset your ice maker. A faulty freezer door is one of the most common issues with refrigeration units. Grab the seal and tug it to reposition it if it does not seal properly. Last night i opened the freezer and there was frost building up on the left side.

When i tried to slam it shut it bounced right back into my hand. Close the freezer door to test the seal. The source of the problem may simply be your door being less airtight as a result of friction worn out parts debris dirt or improper alignment. I couldn t tell you which one the brand badge is long gone but it does the job.

Here s what to do when your refrigerator s doors won t close. When condensation moisture or mold forms between the refrigerator doors or on top of the freezer door this is caused by high humidity energy saving by the refrigerator or incorrect usage. After a quick inspection i noticed the door was not fully closing on the left. Unfortunately we are having a freezer door issue.