The refrigerator door does not close well: causes and solution

The tightness of the refrigerator is an important condition for its proper operation. She will allow to keep products in a fresh state longer. The door of the refrigerator does not close tightly - a rather common problem that can lead to a breakdown of the device and costly repairs.

How to check the tightness of the refrigerator yourself?

If you suspect that the door of a household appliance does not close well, you can check its tightness with a regular sheet of paper. To do this, attach a sheet of paper to the rubber seal of the door, which you must try to close. If it is tightly closed, and the sheet is left to hang, then the refrigerator has passed the test and the tightness is not broken, otherwise you will have to look for the cause of the malfunction and make repairs.

What can the impaired tightness of the

refrigerator lead to? If the door is not tightly closed, warm air will begin to flow into the chamber. The most harmless consequence is the formation of ice on the walls of the apparatus. The usual defrosting of the device will help to get rid of the ice "fur coat".There may be more serious consequences. The thermostat in such conditions does not work correctly, and the cooling system will constantly drive freon. Work on wear will lead to overheating of the motor and its breakage.

Possible causes of leakage of the

• refrigerator Overload of the shelves of the door

In most cases, repair is not required to remedy the situation. Just examine the camera and find the reason why it does not close. Some housewives are so heavy shelves, located on the door, that they can not withstand such a load and warp. It is best to store heavy cans and products on the main shelves. Also common causes that prevent tight closure are poorly retracted shelves or handles of pots and pans.

• Poor lubrication with hinges or wear.

If the shelves are half empty and the refrigerator door closes, but holds together, it is worth checking the hinges. Maybe it's time to lubricate them? There are universal lubricants in building materials stores, but ordinary engine oil will also help out. With the help of the liquid composition collected in the syringe, loosen the fastening screws and drop it onto the axle.

• Old gasket

The rubber gasket, like the refrigerator itself, must be periodically cleaned. The accumulated dirt is another fairly common reason why the door does not close tightly. Manufacturers of refrigeration devices do not advise cleaning this part with chemicals; ordinary soda, vinegar or soap solution will come to the rescue. Read also the article on how to change the sealing rubber on the refrigerator with your own hands.

Seals also wear out over time. Rubber loses its elasticity, becomes hard, inflexible, with numerous cracks, changes color, acquires a yellowish tint. You can replace the seal yourself, ordering the necessary component in a specialized store, or by contacting a service center for help from a qualified master.

• Wear of the spacer

The door itself can help to establish this fault - it does not close and is noticeably biased towards the floor. Most often suffer from this refrigerator older generation. This plastic element is located at the junction of the door and the main part of the device, and is responsible for the smooth opening and closing. You can close the door as follows: lift it up and slam it sharply. To repair this part, it is necessary to make an application to the master for the replacement of the spacer.

• Uneven floor

The reason for the poorly closing door can be unevenness in the floor and, as a result, the tilt of the device to one of the sides. To remedy the situation, it is enough to twist the legs or put additional support under them, aligning the device on the construction level.

• The door closing sensor

has failed

Only modern refrigerator models are equipped with this function. They are responsible for the behavior of the door. If the refrigerator is open longer than a certain time( 40-50 seconds), the sensor informs the consumer about this with the help of a sound signal. But it is worthwhile for such a sensor to fail, as it gives deceptive signals. If the tightness of the refrigerator is not broken, but the sound alert of the device does not turn off, you should contact a specialist to repair the electronic system.

How to prevent such a malfunction?

• Do not slam the doors of the refrigerator;
• Do not open the refrigerator immediately after closing it;
• Periodically clean the rubber seal.

Following these simple rules, you will not need to repair the refrigerator door.