Fridge Door Won't Close? Check Out This Tip

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What did I do when I discovered that my fridge door wouldn't stay closed? I called upon my handy readers for help. I found a solution that worked and didn't cost me anything.

Flickr user emsef, who has my dream fridge

Last week, I discovered that my fridge door wouldn't stay closed. I cleaned everything out, wiped down the gaskets and still, the fridge door would pop right open. I'd come home to find condensation all over the interior shelves and a puddle of water on the floor. Not good.

Since I'm in a rental, replacing the refrigerator wasn't an option. And while I could've just replaced the gasket around the fridge door, I wasn't feeling up to the task if I didn't absolutely have to do it.

So, I took to twitter (find me @DIYLife). Many readers walked me through some troubleshooting, making sure that the fridge door hadn't shifted (@DoverProjects) or that the gasket didn't have a hole in it (@simplifybysara).

But ultimately the winning solution came from @RichardDavies, who suggested that I close the door and use a hair dryer or heat gun to soften the gasket, so it reattaches to the frame. I went the hair dryer route (I'm still afraid of my heat gun) and focused the heat on the gasket troublespot for about 20 minutes. Then, I left the closed door alone and went on some errands. When I came back two hours later, the fridge door was functioning normally again.

Want more tricks for keeping your refrigerator in good shape? Then check out...
How to Extend the Life of Your Refrigerator
The Daily Fix: Cleaning Dirty Refrigerator Coils
Clean Your Refrigerator in Under an Hour

And for an unusual tip for keeping your fridge door clean, check out...

How to Wax on Your Refrigerator

 

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