It does not close the refrigerator door - what to do: 5 main reasons and 3 ways to repair

Content

  • 1 We find out the reasons
  • 2 We solve problems on their own
    • 2.1 Method 1. change the seal
    • 2.2 Method 2. adjustable door
    • 2.3 Method 3. deskew
  • 3 Output
The refrigerator compartment can not be closed due to some fault.The refrigerator compartment can not be closed due to some fault.

Refrigerator door should be closed tightly. And if it is not, you need to immediately take action, otherwise the products will deteriorate, the unit can be repaired with difficulty, or have to spend money on a new one. As you know, the price is very high, so I suggest to find out together why does not close the refrigerator door, and what can be done.

We find out the reasons

Why the fridge door closes bad? The reasons can be many.

Instructions provided in the table, tell, on what grounds can determine the cause of the fault:

Picture Description
Reason 1. It interferes with something inside.

Perhaps not tightly closed the refrigerator door because he packed food and something prevents him tightly closed.

Oddly enough, but it is the most common cause.
table_pic_att14968306771 Reason 2. Rubber compressor.

The seal is too dirty and greasy, so do not close the door (example pictured).

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Seal worn down with age, so it does not store the camera for leaks.
table_pic_att14968306782 Reason 3. Damage to the spacer element.

Perhaps the refrigerator door does not close due to the fact that the spacer element cranky.
table_pic_att14968306813 Reason 4. Deformation of the door.

If the door is constantly overloaded with heavy products or bottles, it ceases to adhere tightly.
table_pic_att14968306854 Reason 5. Incline.

If the refrigerator is standing on an uneven floor (inclined), the closing mechanism may not work.

How to check the tightness of the refrigerator? Take an ordinary sheet of paper and press down the door. If it is tight - all right - if not, you need to eliminate the causes of the fault.

We solve problems on their own

Why peeps fridge with the door closed? Most likely the whole point of tightness, or rather, in its absence. I offer to find out how to solve possible problems.

Method 1. change the seal

The doors of almost all models of cooling devices to hold an elastic band. This gum is the seal. Over time it wears out and requires replacement.

How to change the seal:

Picture Procedure
table_pic_att14968306885 Step 1. Preparation tools.

For repair, we need:

  • new rubber seal;
  • flat screwdriver;
  • glue or screws.
table_pic_att14968306906 Step 2. Preparation of the refrigerator.
  1. Turn off the power.
  2. Let it stand for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove the seal:
  • insert a screwdriver into the gap between the elastic and plastic and pull with a force;
  • lift the lower edge of the gum and unscrew the bolts.
table_pic_att14968306917 Step 3. Scraping.

With a sponge soaked in a soap solution, strip passage for the rubber.
table_pic_att14968306928 Step 4. Replacing.
  1. Stretch the new tires on the contour of the door.
  2. Insert the channel perimeter (or plant glue or screw the screws).
  3. Warm the mounting structure hairdryer.

If there is no technical hairdryers, but there is a common - use it.
table_pic_att14968306939 Step 5. Check.

Now you need to check the result:

  • if the door is not sticks - a new seal can not conform and need to look for defects;
  • if it is opened with little effort - everything is done correctly.

Method 2. adjustable door

Now find out how to adjust the refrigerator door:

Picture Procedure
table_pic_att149683069410 Step 1. Training.
  1. Turn off the power.
  2. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  3. Take a small wrench.
table_pic_att149683069511 Step 2. Fit.
  1. Open the device.
  2. Loosen the upper and lower bolts.
  3. Tighten the bolts:
  • if the bias on top - remove one top tab and tighten the screws back;
  • If bottom - remove one bottom tab and tighten the bolt.

Ask someone to help you hold the unit to prevent it from warping.
table_pic_att149683069612 Step 3. Check.

See how close the refrigerator door is closed:

  • If the problem is resolved - we can safely use the appliance;
  • - if not, check which side of the tightness and repeat the process over again.

Method 3. deskew

Sometimes, in order to eliminate the bias completely, just enough to outweigh the door to the other side. How to do it correctly:

Picture Procedure
table_pic_att149683069713 Step 1. Training.
  1. Turn the power off and allow the unit to stand for a while.
  2. Remove the protective cover from the top and bottom of the device, if it allows the design.
table_pic_att149683069714 Step 2. Removal.
  1. First, unscrew the bolts from the bottom door.
  2. Then on top.
  3. Carefully remove the item.

It can be useful screwdriver or a special screwdriver.
Step 3. Repositioning.
  1. The assistant should hold the door, since it's pretty heavy.
  2. First tighten the upper bolts.
  3. Now screw the bottom.
  4. Close the holes for attaching plugs and attach protective caps.
  5. Check the results and, if necessary, tighten more.

Output

We found that there are many reasons for gapping the refrigerator door. Follow the instructions to correct them. If the problem is with your hands does not work, contact the experts recommend. But before that, watch the video in this article, which shows the visual instructions. Have questions? Ask them in the comments!

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