Top Freezer Door Not Sealing

How to fix a refrigerator door that doesn t shut tightly.

Top freezer door not sealing.

Yes we actually stash our lunches in an old white top freezer fridge. How to prevent frost build up in the freezer. Unfortunately we are having a freezer door issue. Read this article and find out how you can.

One day when i went to open the door i discovered that it wasn t actually closed. When i tried to slam it shut it bounced right back into my hand. The same process can be used on a refrigerator door that does not seal. Last night i opened the freezer and there was frost building up on the left side.

When the refrigerator door fails to shut tightly or create a proper seal cold air can escape the refrigerator and allow warm air to. Troubleshooting a freezer gasket door not sealing. If it comes out then your door seal isn t tight enough and will likely need to be replaced. Place a dollar bill in the refrigerator door and close the door so that the bill is sticking out.

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. How to re position the freezer door so that it will close fully. It seals in the cold air so foods stay fresh.

Attempt to pull the dollar bill out of the door. The most common way that warm air gets into a freezer is through a bad door seal or gasket. The seal around your refrigerator or freezer door also called a gasket does exactly what the name implies. Here are some tips to fix a freezer door that does not seal tight.

Door hinges misaligned and or hinge spacers missing. You can buy a new freezer door gasket but you ll find that the original manufacturer replacement part costs you nearly 100. Grasp the inside of the freezer door seal and pull it away from the door to expose the gasket retainer beneath the seal. Though generic options are available in the 30 to 40 range.

After a quick inspection i noticed the door was not fully closing on the left. There was about 1 8 gap at the top of the door and the seal. A faulty freezer door is one of the most common issues with refrigeration units. Check that no food products in the freezer are protruding and blocking the door from closing.

Click here to dona. Produced by scott the fix it guy with over 20 years of repair experience. Loosen retainer screws on the seal with a hex head nut driver.