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Samsung Refrigerator door(s) misaligned
If your Samsung fridge door is crooked, drags, or won’t shut tight, start with the simplest fix: door adjustment. Most often you can correct a fridge door misaligned by turning the lower hinge adjustment screw, adding plastic washers or shims to the hinge pin, or loosening the top hinge screws to shift the door side to side then retightening. If the door still won’t settle, inspect the door closing cam and the closing mechanism for wear or broken teeth; a worn cam or mechanism commonly lets the door hang or prevents the refrigerator door from closing properly. Less common causes are a bent or damaged top hinge, bottom hinge, or door hinge that needs replacement. These faults can also make the fridge door not sealing and let cold air escape, so check for gaps along the gasket after any repair. Most of these repairs are doable with basic hand tools, and RepairClinic carries the closing cams, hinges, screws, and washers you’ll need. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to see the exact replacement part for 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 - Samsung 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 - Samsung 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 - Samsung 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 - Samsung 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 - Samsung 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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