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Dacor Refrigerator door not opening/closing properly

If your Dacor refrigerator door will not open or is not closing properly, start by checking the door gasket for twists, kinks, or tears — a warped or worn gasket is the most common cause and can often be smoothed with heat or must be replaced if damaged. Next, inspect the door cam or catch; a worn cam can stop the door from latching and leave the fridge door not sealing. If the door still sags or won’t sit flush, look at the bottom hinge and top hinge for bends or damage, since a bent hinge commonly causes the door to hang unevenly. On French door models check the door support and mullion area, because a misaligned support or mullion heater flap can prevent both doors from closing fully. If multiple hinge components are worn, a hinge kit may be the right fix. You can enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement door gasket, door cam, hinge, or support part for your refrigerator and get step by step repair guidance.

01 - Dacor 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 - Dacor 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 - Dacor 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 - Dacor 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 - Dacor 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 - Dacor 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Why won't my refrigerator door close all the way?
How can I tell if the door gasket needs replacing or just needs adjustment?
My refrigerator door is sagging or misaligned. Which parts should I check?
Can a door that does not close properly cause my fridge not to cool?
How do I enter my model number or part number on RepairClinic.com to find the correct replacement part?