Samsung Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Issue

Refrigerator door not closing properly or pops open; warm air and frost buildup occur.

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Possible Causes

Misaligned door hinges, Warped or damaged door gasket, Overloaded door bins, Refrigerator not level

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Step 1 – Level the refrigerator:

  • Use a level on top of the unit.
  • Adjust front leveling legs so the refrigerator leans slightly back; doors should close by themselves from halfway open.

Step 2 – Check door gaskets:

  • Inspect Door Gaskets for tears, warping, or debris.
  • Clean with warm soapy water and dry.
  • Use a hair dryer on low to gently warm and reshape warped gasket areas.

Step 3 – Reduce door load:

  • Remove heavy items from door bins that may be pulling the door out of alignment.

Step 4 – Adjust hinges (advanced):

  • Loosen hinge screws slightly and adjust the door position so it aligns with the cabinet.
  • Tighten screws securely.

Note: Severely damaged gaskets should be replaced with new Door Gasket assemblies.

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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Door Gasket
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