Asked on Feb 17, 2018
How to make our refrigerator door stay closed
We replaced the gasket, but have to lift and push the door closed, especially at the bottom to form a seal. We tightened the bolts on top of the fridge. The lower door shelf hits the bottom of the fridge and prevents the door from closing. Any suggestions how to correct this?
6 answers
- Nancy Turneron Feb 17, 2018It sounds like the top hinge isn't holding the fridge door up at the top. The lower shelf in the door may be hitting because the door is down too far on the bottom to close without lifting it up. Try taking the lower shelf out and see if perhaps it might help a little until you can find out why the door hinge isn't holding the door up, and if you can adjust it in a way that it will keep the door opening and closing right. Start online at the manufactures site and see if you can get a solution.HelpfulReply
- Johnavallance82on Feb 17, 2018Replace the shelf if possible. Have you got Ice build up behind the shelf?HelpfulReply
- 2dogalon Feb 17, 2018check into using a shim behind the bottom hinge to align the door and have it close properly.HelpfulReply
- Kay Joneson Feb 17, 2018Start by making sure the refrigerator is level and then replacing the hinge. Just a slight defect in the hinge can make the door hard to close.HelpfulReply
- Charon Feb 18, 2018Has the fridge been moved lately for cleaning or painting? it might not be level.HelpfulReply
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Williamon Feb 18, 2018Sounds like the door hinges need adjustment. They don't all adjust the same way. If you have the owners manual it should have a troubleshooting section. If you don't have a manual check out repairclinic. Punch in the model number. The have schematics, repair guides, manuals, and sell parts for all appliances. It's my go to place.https://www.repairclinic.com/HelpfulReply
- Marilynon Feb 18, 2018Thanks so much, William. I'll check that website.HelpfulReply