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[DianaR]

A friend has an older refridgerator that needs fixing, because she can't afford to buy one new.

The problem, and it seems minor, is that the doors don't close all the way and seal if you don't press on them pretty hard.

I think this is because that rubber gasket stuff around the doors is old.

Can't this be replaced, allowing the door to close and seal better?

[knight]

I think this is fixable. It is a easy job for any serviceman or person trained in that model of refrigerator. Most of the technicians would fix such thing for a little amount of money.

[giay]

The reason why it doesn't close all the way is because the magnet inside the rubber gasket is no longer functional, that one is replaceable.  There are shops selling this stuff.  You just need to bring them the old one for replacement, it will be measured exactly as it is.  To remove it, just find the screw attachment somewhere along inside the gasket.  Same thing when you put it back.

[Moondance]

I didn't know there were magnets inside the trim on refrigerators. I thought the rubber gasket created a seal that held the door shut.

[kelsey1999]

The problem, and it seems minor, is that the doors don't close all the way and seal if you don't press on them pretty hard.

I think this is because that rubber gasket stuff around the doors is old.

Can't this be replaced, allowing the door to close and seal better?

Check out with your serviceman. this can be replaced at a low cost... But first, try to wipe the door gasket with lukewarm water. It resolved my ref door issue before.

[difromoz]

My fridge has sort of died, although it is still going for the moment...best to get a quote and if it's not too expensive to fix- great! If not...well what can I say?
If you cannot afford a new one perhaps you may be able to pick up a second one.

[joe]

yes. it is absolutely fixable if that is the only problem and that is the best option.

[bammer]

yes it can be fix, but maybe you need an expert to do it...

[homebrewer]

IMHO, I think you can't replace it. They are fitted to be used and disposed. We have a problem like this too and there are dew coming out near the gasket. If you want, you can improvise but I'd rather find a new energy-efficient one.

[KrisNY]

I agree that the best choice is finding an energy efficient one. However she can't buy a new one. This problem seems very small. I would think it would be cheap to fix the seal so that the door closes all the way. Are the screws tight on the bottom? Perhaps the door doesn't line up properly when shutting so it won't seal properly? We have had this problem. We just tightened the screws while holding the door in the proper place.

[zebro]

It is very simple. You can call the serviceman and ask him about the problem why the door is not closing. Get the suggestion and then go for replacement if any.

[tanya]

Clean the dust at the back of the fridge and around the motor area. You must do at least once every 6 months to avoid the unwanted problem. check the temperature often. Using narrow brush or vacuum cleaner .

[amerillove]

If your refrigerator is not cooling properly, you can check out your fridge before you give a tinkle to the repairman. Firstly, you need to see if the light comes on when you open the door. Then, check if the thermostat is set properly. If there is no problem with this, then you need to check if the compressor motor is running. This is usually located at the back of the refrigerator near the bottom. Even if the problem persists, the problem may arise because of the various components. Refrigerators have either an ADC (Adaptive Defrost Control) or a mechanical defrost timer. If your refrigerator has a mechanical timer, you must set the coldest setting and advance the defrost timer. You can also manually advance the timer with the help of a screwdriver. You have to insert the screwdriver into the advancement pinion and turn it clockwise. If the problem still persists, you may need to ultimately call the repairperson.