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TSlowyat101
post Dec 8 2022, 11:17 AM, updated 3y ago

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Hi, my fridge is having a problem where the door cannot be closed tightly. Initially I was thinking to buy a replacement door seal, but then noticed that actually the door alignment seems has ran off a bit.

Referring to the picture below, the gap at the top side is around 16mm, but at the bottom it's only 10mm. With this huge deviation, I think it's the reason why the door can't be closed tightly. I tried to look around at the hinges, but can't seems to find anything that can adjust the door alignment.

May I know if anyone has the same problem before? And how did you solve the problem?

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post Dec 8 2022, 11:21 AM

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Try replacing the seal. Now can buy online one. Look for your refrigerator made and model
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post Dec 8 2022, 11:25 AM

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Alignment adjustment at the door hinges.
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post Dec 8 2022, 11:30 AM

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You probably put too much weights on the door shelves.

Try to adjust the door hinge
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post Dec 8 2022, 11:32 AM

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QUOTE(Exquisite @ Dec 8 2022, 11:21 AM)
Try replacing the seal. Now can buy online one. Look for your refrigerator made and model
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ya I have identified the door seal. just wondering if the extra 6mm gap is too big for the new seal then it will be wasted hmm.gif hmm.gif
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post Dec 8 2022, 11:33 AM

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thanks. i tried to look around at the hinges there but can't seems to find anything that can be adjusted. any clues?

some videos in youtube is suggesting to hammer it, which i don't think i want to that sweat.gif

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post Dec 8 2022, 11:35 AM

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QUOTE(lowyat101 @ Dec 8 2022, 11:33 AM)
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thanks. i tried to look around at the hinges there but can't seems to find anything that can be adjusted. any clues?

some videos in youtube is suggesting to hammer it, which i don't think i want to that  sweat.gif
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Can you loosen the bolt at the hinge?
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post Dec 8 2022, 11:38 AM

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QUOTE(Noryume @ Dec 8 2022, 11:35 AM)
Can you loosen the bolt at the hinge?
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you mean loosen first then try to move it a bit? ok let me try later

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post Dec 8 2022, 11:43 AM

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QUOTE(lowyat101 @ Dec 8 2022, 11:38 AM)
you mean loosen first then try to move it a bit? ok let me try later
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Yup, loose it first and readjust door. Then tighten it back. Might need another person to hold the door while tightening

 

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