Belling
Door Alignment / Seal Failure
Refrigerator door not closing properly or popping open.
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Possible Causes
Uneven leveling, Overloaded door shelves, Warped door gasket, Hinges misaligned or worn
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Take care when adjusting hinges to avoid the door falling.
Steps to improve door closure:
- 1. Level the cabinet: Adjust front feet so the fridge leans slightly back, helping doors close by gravity.
- 2. Reduce door load: Remove heavy items from door shelves that may twist the door.
- 3. Inspect gasket: Check for gaps or twists. Warm the gasket gently with a hairdryer and reshape if slightly deformed. Replace if torn or hardened.
- 4. Adjust hinges: Loosen hinge screws slightly, realign the door, and retighten. On some models, hinge spacers can be added or removed to adjust height.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
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