How Do You Fix The Suction, On A Refrigerator Door So It Stays Shut?

Question

The refrigerator is split vertically down the center. On the right side is one full-length refrigerator door. On the left side are two half-size freezer doors (top & bottom) separated by a center ice/water dispenser.

The unit is about 15 years old and a few months ago the full-length refrigerator door lost its suction, which now inhibits the door from staying securely shut.

Any significant movement to the unit—like the opening and closing of the other two freezer doors—causes the refrigerator door to open about ½ inch. This in turn produces condensation, which makes a puddle and then leaks through the floor.

I looked over all hinges and mechanisms—I also cleaned the unit thoroughly, but I have yet to find the problem. Any ideas what caused this or how I can fix it?

Answer 1

A refrigerator that is that old, probably needs to have it's rubber seal that runs around the door replaced..Also check to make sure your refrigerator is level..If the rubber seal is worn out,it will cause your refrigerator motor to run more than usual and leak.

Answer 2

Refrigerator Door Seal Not Working

Answer 3

They work on a magnet principle which will hold them closed unless there is a greater pressure holding them open. Is there something blocking the doors when you close them? It may be something that will give when you close the door and then push back when you aren't pushing it in with the door. If you don't see anything that appears to be a problem, try removing the stuff on the front of the shelves in both the freezer and refrigerator. Do the doors close and stay closed now? If so that was the problem.

Answer 4

You can adjust the feet on the botom of the unit giving it more tilt. This will use the weight of the door itself to keep it closed. Adjust the feet so that the front of fridge tilts towards the back. The best part is that you don't have to go to the store and buy anything.

Answer 5

it is differently the door seal around the framing of the door.
these only have a certain life. there are companies that specialize in replacing them or if u r handy u can buy from parts manufacturer and do yourself. good luck

Answer 6

My guess is you need to buy a new gasket. You already tried cleaning it. Just like engine gaskets they sometimes just wear out.

Answer 7

The gasket is magnetized. It works by magnets not suction. The problem is probably with your gasket.

Answer 8

replace seal

Answer 9

change the door seal.

Answer 10

replace the rubber seal...