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

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.

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

Seal worn down with age, so it does not store the camera for leaks.

Perhaps the refrigerator door does not close due to the fact that the spacer element cranky.

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

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

For repair, we need:

• new rubber seal;
• flat screwdriver;
• glue or screws.

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.

With a sponge soaked in a soap solution, strip passage for the rubber.

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.

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.

1. Turn off the power.
2. Let stand for 30 minutes.
3. Take a small wrench.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.