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Whirlpool double door fridge. Door wont stay closed. Have to push extra hard to keep it closed

Double Door Fridge. Fridge side door not closing. Can I adjust the door to make it close?

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Take out the shelves and drawers. check the rear is clear of ice before putting them back in place, and ensure they are not stopping the door closing. Next check the top and bottom of the door. Is it hitting the frame when closing? If so, straighten it up by tapping the hinge side of the door to make it square to the frame.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 27, 2008

SOURCE: door doesn't close automatically.

it sounds like you need a new set of door cams. they should look something like this. they mount on the bottom hinge and use the weight of the door to close it.2fe6866.jpg

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 18, 2008

SOURCE: our fridge door won't close properly

The door hinges have nylon bushings/washers to help them work smoothly. If the unit is very old and had a lot of use (like a large family) the bushings or washers could be just worn away. This also is indicated if the doors seem to be misaligned. If the doors don't seem out of place, it could just be that the unit is not sitting on a level surface, causing the box to twist and the doors th therefore bind.
Other possibilities: The door is burdened heavily with the milk, juices, food, etc. and therefore is just plain heavy. You have a "water-thru-the-door" unit and some leak has occurred to fill the door and it's insulation with water. (eww!)
Check to see that the surface is level, and that the door fits correctly. Make replacements or adjustments as necessary. Lighten the load on the door, or fix the leak.

If you find my suggestions to be helpful, please share with us some details so that others may benefit from knowing the whole story. Thank you!

lenwest

Len West

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  • Posted on Feb 27, 2009

SOURCE: freezer door wont seal and stay closed

Your pushing air from the fridge part over to the freezer door when you clos it,the only thing i can suggest is make sure that the seal (which is magnetic) is clean and not falling apart,inspect it all around the door,and when closing the door i would close it gently.

Hope this helped.Let me know by rating me or
for more help go to live chat.Thanks
Len West

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 19, 2009

SOURCE: Refrigerator door won't stay closed

Pull on the gaskets some times they are broken and will take up moore room that when correctly aligned. especially on the side of the door where the hinges are. Inspect thehinges also see of brackets are loose. If the gasket is bunched up on the hinge side try duct taping them down and retry the door. If this corrects problem replace door gaskets. If a plastic grommet is missing in the door it will nolt align correctly and you will be able to pick up on the outer corner of the door and it will wobel and be loose on the hinge. ReplACE THE GROMETS and retest and align as nessary.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 21, 2009

SOURCE: freezer door pops open when fridge door is closed.

well u need to check the rubber of ur freezer ;s door .some damaging in the rubber is causing the problem.

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Your pushing air from the fridge part over to the freezer door when you clos it,the only thing i can suggest is make sure that the seal (which is magnetic) is clean and not falling apart,inspect it all around the door,and when closing the door i would close it gently.

Hope this helped.Let me know by rating me or
for more help go to live chat.Thanks
Len West
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