Refrigerator & Freezer Repair

splinterexpert · #1 (**permalink**) 01-03-2011, 10:44 AM

Hi all. I am working on an upright freezer that has a door seal issue. The gasket is in good shape. I levelled the box and made sure it tilts back a little to encourage the door to shut. I loosened the gasket screws in the corners and flexed the door to see if it would help- it did help, but did not completely solve the problem. Very light presure anywhere on the door seems to help, and I am wondering of you have to lock the door to get a good seal. I have not tried heating the gasket, as the gasket is not really deformed. Is there a trick to this I have fogotten? Do some freezers require that you lock the door?
Thanks!

richappy · #2 (**permalink**) 01-03-2011, 02:54 PM

Your door gasket might be deformed in places. To fix this, duck tape the door closed overnight, Should pull the gasket into place.

splinterexpert · #3 (**permalink**) 01-03-2011, 05:01 PM

Richappy- thanks, but already tried that...

richappy · #4 (**permalink**) 01-04-2011, 01:33 AM

I didn't look up your parts, but maybe your cam door closers on top of the door hing are worn.

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Refrigerator & Freezer Repair

Hi all. I am working on an upright freezer that has a door seal issue. The gasket is in good