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How do you fix the seal on a refrigerator?

Aaron Beth
Appliance Technician
Aaron Beth is the founder of Aaron’s Refrigeration Company in New York City and a factory certified installer (FCI) for Sub-Zero products. He specializes in the service and maintenance of built-in refrigerators, wine coolers and ice machines. With over 54 years of experience, Aaron is the recipient of numerous Super-Service awards from Angie’s Lists and 2019 Best-of-the City.

Aaron Beth

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You can't fix the seal on a fridge. It has to be replaced. Those things are typically vinyl, so when they tear or rip, there isn't anything you can do to fix it.

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How do I seal a refrigerator with a broken floor?

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It depends on the fridge flooring material. If it's plastic, use another plastic sheet (up to 2 mm thickness) to cover up the broken flooring with super glue. If it's metal, use a cut-out, painted, or non-corrosive metal sheet large enough to cover the broken or damaged part with an epoxy adhesive. In either situation, make sure that the insulation is still intact before patching it.

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One of the plastic rollers at the bottom of my door has fractured. Where can I buy a replacement?

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The brand servicer always has a replacement part you can buy. If the model is already phased out, you can ask them to customize one for you.

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My integrated fridge door does not stay closed. We've replaced the seal but it still doesn't stay closed. What can I do?

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1. Gravity. Try to tilt back your fridge by adjusting floor levellers. Not all floorings are aligned; sometimes the rear portion where the fridge stands is higher than the front. This will cause the doors to easily open. 2. Adjust the door hinges. Do this by loosening up the screws, not completely bringing down the door. Tighten screws when doors are already aligned.

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How do I fix a gap on my refrigerator door?

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Use a hair dryer along the door gasket carefully; be careful not to melt the seal.

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My upright freezer door is bowed on the upper left hand corner, It closes at the bottom, but not at the top. What do I do?

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Check the upper door hinge and repair as needed.

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My fridge door is not closing right. There's a wider gap between the two doors at the bottom. There's a black piece that's part of the fridge lower door hinge that looks like it may be cracked. What should I do?

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Contact your brand servicer to replace the part. They have the exact part for every fridge model.

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The door on the fridge has dropped down, how can I fix it?

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Replace the hinge bearing at the lower part of the door. It's a nylon plastic material that wears out over time.

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What is the greasy black residue under the hinge of a fridge?

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That is grease to keep the moving metal parts from squeaking. It also helps ease the door closing. If it is too much, remove some.

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What can I do to fix a freezer door that doesn't close all the way but isn't leaking too much air?

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Try tilting the unit to the back at least by 5-10 mm. If this does not work, have the assembly parts checked by your brand servicer for alignment problems.

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My GE top freezer refrigerator's door needs to be lifted by the door handle to securely close the refrigerator door. What do I do to make it self-close?

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Check for alignment. If the nylon plastic hinge bearing is worn out or broken, have it replaced soon.

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Why do my freezer door and fridge bump each other when I open the doors?

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Seriously, your fridge doors are misaligned. Have them checked and fixed by your brand servicer.

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