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Default refrigerator door is not closing tightly.

jim wrote:
On Feb 9, 7:10 pm, Red Green wrote:
LouB wrote :

Friends have a large built-in made in 1992. I think the brand is
sub-zero. No freezer in this large box.
Door does not close tightly unless pushed tight.
Machine appears to be tipped back a little (as it should be)
Ideas (other than buy a new one)?
TIA
Lou

Might think this is silly but does the door have stuff loaded in it?

Does any part of the gasket make good contact? If so, (this suggestion
comes from a human being in the appliance repair business) many units are
made with a flexible door. You grab high with one hand and low with the
other. Push with one hand and pull with the other.

Being 15+ yrs old, the rubber may just no longer be flexible enough for
the magnet(s) to pull in when it gets close.


Use a bungie cord.


Thought of that but...

Seven year old child is a major user.
Daddy has MS and is in a wheelchair.
Those two items mean cord would probably be too tight.
Also, Unit is a built-in and I can not see where to attach a cord.

Thanks anyway.

Lou