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Maytag Refrigerator door(s) misaligned
If your refrigerator door is misaligned and the fridge door is not sealing or not closing properly, start with simple door adjustment: many models have adjustment screws on the lower hinge you can turn to raise or lower the door, or you can add plastic washers or shims to the hinge pin; loosening the top hinge screws lets you shift the door side to side before retightening. If adjustment does not fix the problem, inspect the closing cam and the door closing mechanism for wear or breakage, since a worn cam or mechanism commonly lets the door sit crooked or fail to latch. Finally check the top, bottom and door hinges for bends, cracks or stripped fasteners that can make refrigerator doors uneven or cause the freezer door to sag. Most of these faults are repairable with a closing cam, hinge or adjustment kit. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part and step by step guidance for your specific 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 - Maytag 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 - Maytag 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 - Maytag 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 - Maytag 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 - Maytag 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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