How to fix refrigerator door that won't close properly

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  • čas přidán 7. 02. 2017
  • Short video on a common problem of a fridge door not closing properly. Please like and share the videos .
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Komentáře • 93

  • @computergenius4345
    @computergenius4345 Před 6 lety +39

    Fast and concise instructions. No time-wasting rambling like other videos. Two thumbs up!

  • @prettymuchbunk
    @prettymuchbunk Před rokem +3

    Not sure if you still read comments, but THANK YOU so much! I bought a second-hand mini fridge for $80, brought it home, installed it, and find out the door doesn't shut properly! Your video was the first that came up. $5 later for a pair of washers, and the door closes good as new. Thanks again.

  • @keinnymerchan4123
    @keinnymerchan4123 Před 3 lety +14

    Thank you! For keeping it short and practical. Got a solution in under 3 mins. .. excellent work!

  • @HeliumContent
    @HeliumContent Před 4 lety +5

    Thanks for posting this! I haven’t tried it on my freezer door yet, but this appears to be the fix that will take care of it.

  • @kattieconway4580
    @kattieconway4580 Před 5 lety +9

    This video just saved us so much money!! Thanks a ton!!

  • @lifterguy
    @lifterguy Před 4 lety +6

    Thank you for posting this! Got a new Frigidaire that had this problem and was able to fix it.

  • @budman30k
    @budman30k Před 3 lety +4

    Thanks for the tip you have saved the ice cream 👍🏼

  • @User-sv5lz
    @User-sv5lz Před 5 lety +7

    Awesome this literally fixed my door my washer was so warn out on my old fridge I bought a new one and bam fixed my door issue ! Thanks man ! You need to make more videos !

  • @ramirolopez9006
    @ramirolopez9006 Před 4 lety +4

    thank you so much for your video i fixed my fridge .i’m really looking forward to seeing more of your videos you gained a new subscriber

  • @D_Sendit
    @D_Sendit Před 3 lety +3

    I just flip flopped the plastic washers. Thanks for the info...

  • @jimath2o
    @jimath2o Před 5 lety +2

    Awesome. Worked like a charm. Thank you.

  • @chaz4471
    @chaz4471 Před rokem

    Thanks man!!!!!! Can’t wait to fix this fridge now!!!!!

  • @ruotui
    @ruotui Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks a lot for your sharing! I watched your video last night and fixed the problem of my refrigerator door today. The door have been bothering us for a couple of months.

    • @ruotui
      @ruotui Před 4 lety

      First I had a temporary fix with one plastic washer. It worn out quick. Last week I went to Walmart to get some metal washers. I used three new metal washers and re-did the door. Now the door closes even better! Hope that this time it will last long. Again, thanks a lot for your sharing!

    • @chriscs9080
      @chriscs9080 Před 3 lety

      @@ruotui Metal washers over time will "eat " the door making it uneven surface. You are supposed to use a washer which will wear over time and you can replace it, you don't want your to ruin the door's contact point !
      Otherwise they would just use metal washers from the factory 😜

  • @blogblog6851
    @blogblog6851 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video . Kept it really simple .

  • @markoct1990
    @markoct1990 Před rokem

    Thanks for your help mate!

  • @kaiobujo343
    @kaiobujo343 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you my dad fixed his fridge whit this video

  • @joaoleitaoviagens
    @joaoleitaoviagens Před 4 lety +3

    perfect tip! exactly what i needed. greetings from sahara desert, morocco.

  • @RD-wy5dj
    @RD-wy5dj Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the video!

  • @SadieRTrego
    @SadieRTrego Před 3 lety +1

    Oh man thanks mate for this up load yey 👍

  • @marshallbaires
    @marshallbaires Před 4 lety +2

    Ya...this guy nailed it.

  • @IdealForTechnical
    @IdealForTechnical Před 4 lety +2

    So Good To Understand This Proble

  • @ma.jorenapolvorosa547
    @ma.jorenapolvorosa547 Před 4 lety +1

    I will try this, thank you so much !!!!!

  • @AlY-jv2ew
    @AlY-jv2ew Před 5 lety +1

    THANK YOU! GOOD MAN!

  • @zeekflash6924
    @zeekflash6924 Před 6 lety +1

    Wow .. thxs man lol .. so simple

  • @joevanaman9597
    @joevanaman9597 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks great tutorial.. You might to mention to add a lubricant to to both hindges to prevent wear and tear.

  • @scottmitchell3323
    @scottmitchell3323 Před 4 lety +7

    Man you might have just saved my marriage...genius 👌

  • @marialuisalopez58
    @marialuisalopez58 Před 7 lety

    love your video

  • @brandonblackstock6302
    @brandonblackstock6302 Před 4 lety +5

    I just fixed my fridge using this method. Thanks man! I saved the eggnog!

  • @AndreaLopez-no3we
    @AndreaLopez-no3we Před 5 lety +4

    I love you videos make more

  • @georgewright5484
    @georgewright5484 Před 3 lety +2

    Thankyou so much you taught me

  • @boss290bafalcon
    @boss290bafalcon Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks mate, big help... solved the problem

    • @blogblog6851
      @blogblog6851 Před 5 lety

      290boss glad that the video helped out a little !

  • @anilpatel1398
    @anilpatel1398 Před 2 lety +1

    Very good information.

  • @gregoryhorwitz7373
    @gregoryhorwitz7373 Před 10 měsíci

    Perfect solution, thank you

  • @kieranshaw1601
    @kieranshaw1601 Před rokem

    Wow I have been suffering for so long and it's this easy

  • @melissataustin
    @melissataustin Před 5 lety +4

    Thank you! Just bought a new fridge that's not closing properly but had switched the door side so maybe I lost the washer when I did that. Was about to return the dang thing but will just grab a washer and see if that fixes it 😊

  • @X-KokTehnik
    @X-KokTehnik Před 4 lety

    same tutorial content. thanks, the video is very useful for those who are just learning

  • @daynagranston5051
    @daynagranston5051 Před 4 lety +3

    THANK YOU!!!!!

  • @zeekflash6924
    @zeekflash6924 Před 6 lety +7

    We all put to much weight on the fridge door .. this will help out a lot of folks

    • @anamariamartinez2604
      @anamariamartinez2604 Před 3 lety

      I think that’s my problem, I have to much weight on the fridge door. Never had this problem before but I noticed it like almost 1 week ago.

  • @metubeslave
    @metubeslave Před rokem +4

    is that washer at 0.57 a special one for that use? or any washer would do? is it special for fridges? Thanks

    • @_Torques
      @_Torques Před měsícem

      Maybe 5/8” nylon and steel washers

  • @mumphrey4201
    @mumphrey4201 Před 2 lety

    Thank you

  • @chenyenchengful
    @chenyenchengful Před 7 lety +4

    Great video! Short and easy to understand.
    My refrigerator door has this problem. I cannot believe that is caused by washer only. What really makes refrigerator door to have the swing motion? Just wondering.

    • @diyeasytutorials3810
      @diyeasytutorials3810  Před 6 lety

      I am glad that I was able to pass some good information to you !

    • @loislondon6048
      @loislondon6048 Před 6 lety

      Freezer door pops open when refrigerator door closes

    • @diyeasytutorials3810
      @diyeasytutorials3810  Před 6 lety +2

      that is a very common issue Things to look for : Check the leveling legs. The front of the refrigerator should be slightly higher than the back, to allow the door to close normally. When properly adjusted, the door will close smoothly and firmly on its own.one very common problem is : Check to see if the refrigerator door gasket is sealing properly. If not, wash the entire gasket with baking soda and water (1 part baking soda to 3 parts water), especially on the hinge side.*help full tip if everything else is good try a little bit of Vaseline on the gasket to create a little bit of more suction to help close the door

  • @chandansinha5354
    @chandansinha5354 Před 4 lety +3

    Great fix! Can you provide the diameter (inner and outer) of the washer so that one can procure the replacement?

    • @ladychroe
      @ladychroe Před 2 lety +1

      I would also like to know this

  • @FredBTs
    @FredBTs Před 6 lety +5

    With mine I loosened the three top bolts, lifted the fridge door up so that it was level with the top of the fridge body and then tightened the bolts down and it’s closing just fine now. Before I started the top door was higher on the hinge side. I would think that adding that washer would have made the problem worse.

  • @rbbartho1
    @rbbartho1 Před dnem

    The bottom of my door seals against the frame, but the upper seal shows an air gap. Will new washers fix that?

  • @GSZ-0919
    @GSZ-0919 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi I need help adjusting both top and bottom doors do not close properly and the top one is misaligned. Can I send you a short video so that you can give me some advice? Thanks.

  • @joebondo2422
    @joebondo2422 Před 2 lety

    This is the exact same problem I have. I went to 2 different hardware stores and neither sell those kind of washers.
    Is this a dealer part only?

  • @oldguy8177able
    @oldguy8177able Před 4 lety +1

    just get a level and adjust the legs this works

  • @phantommarquez3713
    @phantommarquez3713 Před 3 lety +1

    What if it’s the bottom one

  • @Creedon99
    @Creedon99 Před 4 lety

    So my bottom fridge door is not closing at all i shut it and it literally wont stick. Is this the same way I can fix it?

  • @nperaino
    @nperaino Před 5 lety +4

    Where do you get such a washer when you don't have an extra broken fridge next to you? 😃

    • @buzoff4642
      @buzoff4642 Před 3 lety +1

      @Ladybug Smith True Value Hardware. Tell them you need a silicone washer.

  • @timunknown6724
    @timunknown6724 Před 2 lety +1

    My Manuel doesn't show how, so thanks

  • @johannjohann6523
    @johannjohann6523 Před rokem

    it would have been nice to know if that was a metal or nylon washer. I'm assuming nylon.

  • @Jim-ie6uf
    @Jim-ie6uf Před 2 lety

    Anyone know the ID and thickness of the washer?

  • @moss8448
    @moss8448 Před 5 lety

    my issue was the door has the washer and still doesn't close by itself as it should. good vid if my washer was missing not so hot when it is there tho...

    • @chriscs9080
      @chriscs9080 Před 3 lety

      Replace the washer .. they are damaged overtime .. simple 👍

    • @moss8448
      @moss8448 Před 3 lety

      @@chriscs9080 after two yrs the darn thing started working correctly....go figure.

  • @treeguy909
    @treeguy909 Před 4 lety +1

    I replaced my missing washer with washers homemade of plastic bottle parts.

  • @marialuisalopez58
    @marialuisalopez58 Před 7 lety

    When are you posting a video

  • @nataliekealoha8624
    @nataliekealoha8624 Před 7 lety +2

    what if its the bottom door thats not closing good?

    • @diyeasytutorials3810
      @diyeasytutorials3810  Před 7 lety +1

      Hey Natalie it's the same for the bottom there would be a washer make sure that is okay , and make sure your hinges bolts are tight sometimes over time your hinge might become unaligned so you can try to move it with a hammer to get it back into its location it all depends on your situation I will make a video on that soon! Hope this helped you out a bit .

    • @diyeasytutorials3810
      @diyeasytutorials3810  Před 6 lety +1

      The Washer could be an issue but most likely in her case the hinge in the bottom of the refrigerator has misaligned over the years. A common way to fix that is to remove the bottom door and align the hinge to what ever side she needs it to move this is a great video to watch very informative czcams.com/video/3_fJSxFdw34/video.html

  • @msoolson
    @msoolson Před 3 lety

    Will this fix work on a side-by-side full door refrigerator? Mine has stopped closing all the way.

    • @Neymar-qf6zk
      @Neymar-qf6zk Před 3 lety

      Even tho this works I think what he showed here would be for minor misalignments i would look to see if you could adjust anything else on the fridge if you are able to shift the door any way else like loosening any hardware and trying to move it that way before trying this.

    • @msoolson
      @msoolson Před 3 lety

      @@Neymar-qf6zk Thanks! I"ll look at a few things before attempting this fix.

  • @nthpokt
    @nthpokt Před 5 lety +1

    I have the same problem but with the fridge door. Do you have a video for that? Thanks!

  • @D1it4FN
    @D1it4FN Před 5 lety

    Okay, I have the problem where the lower door won't stay closed. Will this fix address that problem?

    • @diyeasytutorials3810
      @diyeasytutorials3810  Před 5 lety

      Hey Phil this can definitely be one of the many things that can be causing the issue for your door because over time doors start to sag do to what we put in them. With out seeing it myself I cant really say much but I would say look at your fridge seal gasket as well it might be loose or old which can cause the fridge door to lose that seal tight vacuum closing capacity. keep me updated with what ever solutions you find to your issue! thank you.

  • @katwestbrook846
    @katwestbrook846 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you.

  • @gutersteinker
    @gutersteinker Před 4 lety

    Where did you bought the parts?

    • @buzoff4642
      @buzoff4642 Před 3 lety

      True Value has bins of all kinds of parts. If not anywhere near a hardware store, cut some up out of plastic soda or milk bottles.

  • @vincentcalzada8148
    @vincentcalzada8148 Před 3 lety

    I’m having trouble with bottom door

  • @benkuxhouse787
    @benkuxhouse787 Před 6 lety

    Is that a whirlpool fridge?

  • @CarringtonHollister
    @CarringtonHollister Před 5 lety +1

    I'm dealing with this bullshit just now

    • @diyeasytutorials3810
      @diyeasytutorials3810  Před 5 lety

      let me know how you resolve the problem! this video is just one example of the many things that can happen if a fridge door does not close correctly.

  • @reddman305
    @reddman305 Před 3 lety +1

    😆 degenerate classic

  • @cindyscheer3297
    @cindyscheer3297 Před 3 lety +2

    THANK YOU!!!!!