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JC Penney Refrigerator door(s) misaligned
If your fridge door is sagging, rubbing or not closing properly, the fix is usually mechanical and straightforward. Start with the door adjustment: many refrigerators have lower-hinge adjustment screws you can turn to raise or lower the door or you can add plastic washers or shims at the hinge pin to realign the door so it seals. If adjustment does not stop the fridge door from misaligned operation, inspect the door closing cam and the closing mechanism for wear or broken teeth that keep the door from resting and latching correctly. Worn or bent hinges, whether the top hinge, bottom hinge or the door hinge itself, are less likely but still common causes and will require replacement if damaged. You can follow these checks and tighten or replace parts as needed; if you need parts, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement hinge, closing cam or closing mechanism that fits your refrigerator.
01 - Door adjustment required
Some refrigerators have adjustment screws on the lower hinge that can be turned to raise or lower the door for better alignment. For others, you can add plastic washers or shims to the lower hinge pin to help align the doors. Loosening the top hinge screws will often allow the door to be readjusted from side to side (don't forget to retighten the screws after any adjustments are made).
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02 - JC Penney Refrigerator Closing Cam
A refrigerator door closing cam allows the door to rest in place in the open position and to close securely on its own when the door is swung shut. A damaged closing cam could cause the door to be misaligned. Inspect the cam for wear or damage and replace if necessary.
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03 - JC Penney Refrigerator Closing Mechanism
A refrigerator door closing mechanism allows the door to rest in place in the open position and to close securely on its own when the door is swung shut. A damaged closing mechanism could cause the door to be misaligned. Inspect the mechanism for wear or damage and replace if necessary.
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04 - JC Penney Refrigerator Top Hinge
A damaged or bent bottom hinge could cause the freezer door to sag and not close properly. Inspect the hinge for defects and replace if necessary.
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05 - JC Penney Refrigerator Hinge
A damaged or bent bottom hinge could cause the freezer door to sag and not close properly. Inspect the hinge for defects and replace if necessary.
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06 - JC Penney Refrigerator Door Hinge
A damaged or bent door hinge could cause the refrigerator door to be misaligned and not close properly. Inspect the hinge for defects and replace if necessary.
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