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mmarina		#1 Posted : Saturday, October 10, 2009 9:29:04 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/10/2009(UTC) Posts: 1		I replaced the refrigerator door gasket today (it was easy!), but now the door won't stay closed. If I push it shut, there is no "suck" to keep it shut. It stayed shut before, but the seal was in bad shape, so I replaced it. What do I do???


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badtothebone		#2 Posted : Saturday, October 10, 2009 1:47:01 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/10/2009(UTC) Posts: 35		use tape and it will the seal will settle 80 percent of mine is now sealed


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applianceman		#3 Posted : Saturday, October 10, 2009 2:39:29 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/28/2009(UTC) Posts: 1,648		Door gaskets can be tricky to replace but there are some tricks to installing them. This link will help Refrigerator Door Repair Guide


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