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Inglis Refrigerator has frost or moisture buildup around the door

If you see frost or moisture building up around the refrigerator door, the most likely cause is a failed mullion heater that no longer warms the center flap to melt condensation. Next check the door support and door guide for damage or misalignment that keeps the mullion flap from sealing tightly. A twisted, torn, or hardened door gasket can also let warm, humid air in and cause frost or moisture to collect, and an extended door-open event will produce the same symptoms until the fridge completes a defrost cycle. Those gaps and timing issues can even cause the freezer not freezing properly or make the refrigerator door not closing properly, so focus on the seal and the mullion heater first. You can test the mullion heater for continuity with a multimeter, inspect hinges and guides for wear, and replace a faulty gasket if you find tears. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to see the exact replacement mullion heater, gasket, hinge, or support parts that fit your refrigerator.

01 - Inglis 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 - Inglis 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 - Inglis 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 - Inglis 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is there frost or moisture buildup around my refrigerator door?
My freezer is cold but the fridge is warm; could a bad mullion heater or gasket cause that?
How do I test the mullion heater with a multimeter?
Refrigerator door not closing properly — what parts should I check?
How do I enter my model number or part number on RepairClinic.com to find the right replacement part?

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