can I easily fit stronger magnets - if so, how?
2007-09-27 01:27:23 · 6 answers · asked by XT rider 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
it closes if you push it fully but the other fridge you just push the door and the magnets pull it the rest of the way
2007-09-27 01:51:23 · update #1
Doc - well I close the door properly, it it other people in the household who just give it a push!
2007-09-27 02:24:40 · update #2
What I did was adjust the level of the fridge slightly off so the door closes on its own.
2007-09-27 12:39:01 · answer #1 · answered by len b 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Certainly stronger might help; but too; very often the fact that the door may remain ajar might be in part; the items in the door; their weight; the level or NOT of the appliance itself; and (no offense) just the simple act of assuring that the door closes.
I have an RCA/Whirlpool which has NO magnets anywhere; other than those used to post notes on the exterior of the door.
2007-09-27 02:17:50 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the manufacturer, they might tell you where you can get replacement magnets, failing that, by a small hook lock and screw it onto the end of the door. That will insure it stays closed. Have a good day.
2007-09-27 01:55:53 · answer #3 · answered by wheeliebin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fridge may not be level or the hinges may be sticking. Or the door gasket may be deformed. I've never seen any add on magnets.
2007-09-27 03:13:37 · answer #4 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Len B is right, but I would try cleaning the seals too, they get all gunked up after a few years (especially with kids), and won't seal properly
2007-09-27 16:20:19 · answer #5 · answered by Robert R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if what you are saying it doesn't close fully anymore you may need to replace the door gasket .
2007-09-27 01:38:43 · answer #6 · answered by bigfred1954 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋