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Hotpoint Refrigerator door not opening/closing properly
If your refrigerator door is not closing properly, the most likely culprit is a twisted or worn door gasket so start there: inspect the seal for kinks, gaps or tears and try gently heating and smoothing the gasket before replacing it. If the gasket checks out, the next thing to inspect is the door catch or cam; a worn cam can keep the door from pulling tight. After that look at the hinges — a bent or damaged bottom hinge often causes the door or freezer door to sag, and a faulty top hinge will also prevent proper alignment. On French door models check the door support or mullion flap that helps the doors meet and seal. If multiple hinge parts look worn, a door hinge kit may be the fastest fix. These faults are common and repairable with basic tools; replace the damaged part and realign the door for a proper seal so your fridge stops wasting energy and the freezer door closes correctly. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your refrigerator.
01 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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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My freezer is cold but the fridge is warm, could a door problem cause that?
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