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Kelvinator Refrigerator door not opening/closing properly
If your refrigerator door is not closing or the fridge door is not sealing, start by checking the gasket — a twisted or worn gasket is the most common cause and often shows kinks you can smooth with a hair dryer, but replace it if torn or flattened. Next, inspect the door catch or cam; a worn cam will keep the latch from pulling the door tight. If the door sags or sticks, look at the bottom hinge and top hinge for bends, damage, or loose mounting hardware, and replace the hinge or hinge kit if they are bent or worn. On French door models check the door support and mullion heater flap alignment, since a damaged support can prevent the doors from meeting correctly. These checks cover the likeliest fixes for a refrigerator door not opening or closing properly, and most of the parts you need are available here. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part that fits your refrigerator.
01 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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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