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Whirlpool Refrigerator door not opening/closing properly
If your refrigerator door is not closing properly, start by checking the door gasket—twists, kinks or a worn seal are the most common causes and you can often smooth small kinks with a hair dryer before replacing a damaged gasket. If the seal looks OK, inspect the door cam or catch next; a worn or broken cam will keep the door from latching. After that look at the hinges: a bent bottom hinge often lets the door sag, and a damaged top hinge can also prevent proper alignment. On French door models check the door support and mullion heater flap, since misalignment there can leave a gap between doors. In many cases replacing the gasket, cam, hinge or hinge kit fixes the problem and gets the fridge door sealing again. If you need the right replacement part for your Whirlpool model, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to see parts that fit and step-by-step repair guidance.
01 - Whirlpool Refrigerator Door Gasket
A twisted or worn gasket can keep the door from closing properly. Inspect the door gasket for kinks or twists. You can use a hair dryer to try smoothing out the kinks. If the door gasket is damaged it will need to be replaced.
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02 - Whirlpool Refrigerator Door Catch
The door cam helps the door to close. If the door cam is worn or broken the door may not close properly. Inspect the door cam for damage, and replace it if needed.
Highly Likely
03 - Whirlpool Refrigerator Bottom 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.
Common
04 - Whirlpool 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.
Common
05 - Whirlpool Refrigerator Door Support
A refrigerator door support is often used on French Door models to flip a mullion heater flap to seal the gap between the doors. If the door support is damaged or misaligned, the mullion heater flap may not be positioned appropriately for the door or doors to close completely. Inspect the support for damage and replace if necessary.
Common
06 - Whirlpool Refrigerator Door Hinge Kit
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.
Common
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