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Montgomery Wards Refrigerator has frost or moisture buildup around the door
If you have frost or moisture building up around the mullion flap between your refrigerator doors, the most common culprit is a failing mullion heater that no longer warms enough to melt condensation. Start by testing the mullion heater for electrical continuity with a multimeter; a failed heater should be replaced. After that, check the door support and door guide for wear or misalignment that prevents the mullion flap from seating tight. Also inspect the door gasket for twists, tears or gaps, since a poor seal lets warm, humid air in and causes frost. Finally, confirm the doors have not been left open for hours, which will load the cabinet with moisture that usually clears after a defrost cycle if the seal is good. This problem often shows up as a refrigerator door not closing properly or a fridge door not sealing. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement mullion heater, gasket, door support or other parts that fit your refrigerator.
01 - Montgomery Wards Refrigerator Mullion Heater
A defective mullion heater flap may not be able to heat up periodically to melt any frost or moisture that forms on the flap due to increases in room humidity. You can use a multimeter to test the mullion heater for electrical continuity to determine if the component is working. If the mullion heater has no electrical continuity you should replace it with a new one.
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02 - Montgomery Wards Refrigerator Door Support
If the mullion heater flap has frost or moisture buildup, it's possible the door suport is damaged or misaligned and not allowing the flap to form a tight seal between the refrigerator doors. Inspect the door support for wear or damage and replace if necessary.
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03 - Montgomery Wards Refrigerator Door Guide
If the mullion heater flap has frost or moisture buildup, it's possible the door guide is damaged or misaligned and not allowing the flap to form a tight seal between the refrigerator doors. Inspect the door guide for wear or damage and replace if necessary.
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04 - Montgomery Wards Refrigerator Door Gasket
A door gasket should form an airtight seal around the appliance's frame to keep the cold air in and the warm air out. If the door gasket is twisted or torn, gaps can form that will allow warm air in, resulting in the freezer not freezing properly. Inspect the door gasket for any damage and replace with a new one if necessary.
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05 - Refrigerator or freezer door left open
If the freezer or refrigerator door was left open for an extended period of time (more than 4 hours), frost may have accumulated on the food and around the door opening. The frost should go away after the door is closed and the refrigerator goes through a defrost cycle.
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