Fridge door not shutting like wot it used to...

The Night Tripper 15 years ago

Hi all, a pretty slight query...

the [fridge] door on our upright fridge/freezer has started playing up. According to STWTINF, and according to observation I agree, you can no longer gently 'slam' it and wait for the 'closed' noise as you walk away; it has started re-opening an inch or so after closing.

I've taken a look and can't see anything that has changed. The seals look OK, and there is nothing blocking the closing. The hinges seem smooth enough. AFAIK there has been no change in the way the fridge sits; no-one has tweaked the levelling screws etc.

I've tilted the unit back a little bit by adjusting the levelling screws, but I'm curious what might have caused the change. Loss of magnet power? anyo ther thoughts on what might be involved?

Thanks J^n

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Bob Eager 15 years ago

Some of them have hinge adjustment - that might have shifted.

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Jules Richardson 15 years ago

hmm, I was going to ask "she that wants to invest in new fridge", but that would be two i's :-)

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The Natural Philosopher 15 years ago

in every case ice build up where you least expect it.

defrost the thing and then see whats wrong, if anything.

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Arfa Daily 15 years ago

We had a big upright fridge in one of our cafes, which just lost the magnetism in its door seals. We actually found that replacement seals were available, but then we sold the business, so did not pursue it further.

Arfa

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Tinkerer 15 years ago

"she that wants to instigate new fridge"?

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