Top Freezer Door Won T Stay Closed

If the doors on your refrigerator freezer do not shut automatically simply level the fridge freezer using the small legs at the bottom of the fridge.

Top freezer door won t stay closed.

I couldn t tell you which one the brand badge is long gone but it does the job. Well at least it did until recently. Friction at the door hinges due to debris can make the freezer door feel like it s rubbing against something when being closed. When the door is closed negative suction and pressure holds the door shut.

Clean the refrigerator door gaskets with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. If the freezer door stays open. The front of the refrigerator should be slightly higher than the back to allow the door to close normally. One day when i went to open the door i discovered that it wasn t actually closed.

When condensation moisture or mold forms between the refrigerator doors or on top of the freezer door this is caused by high humidity energy saving by the refrigerator or incorrect usage. Check the leveling legs. Test or reset your ice maker resetting your ice maker isn t something you ll typically need to do very often. If the door still fails to shut tightly check the door gaskets.

Clean inside the folds of the accordion style gasket to. Use a level to check the fridge and then adjust the the feet. Yes we actually stash our lunches in an old white top freezer fridge. When i tried to slam it shut it bounced right back into my hand.

The hinges are out of. When properly adjusted the door will close smoothly and firmly on its own. If the front of the refrigerator is tilted forward the doors won t stay closed. Improper alignment that is the door not being leveled from the front to the back can have a similar impact and can be even worse when the door is seated on a broken caster or foot.

A fridge needs to have a sealed environment to keep cool and keeping the door closed is the best way to make sure your fridge doesn t use up more energy staying cold.