Door Problems

The fourth edition of The Fridge Doctor Book gives you all the information you need to do a door repair yourself, as well here are some frequently asked questions about door problems and the solutions to them:

Where does the seal go?
Is it hard to replace gaskets?
Do I need the brand name seal for my Amana Refrigerator?
What does a leak in the door seal cause inside the cabinet?
Air leak problems and how do I repair them?
My refrigerator is frosting up, should I replace the gasket?
My door swings open too wide and crashes
Door leak causes frost?
Door won't stay closed
Door won't close unless you push it hard
Externally mounted door magnet
Door not shutting tight
Hanging crooked
What causes doors to twist?
Getting a new seal for really old refrigerators?
Reversing the door to open on the opposite side
Leak in the freezer seal, hard to replace?
Severely worn door, have to lift up to close
Some tips on getting a new gasket to fit
Door gasket is hardened with age, is there any product that solves this?
Was okay, now need to give the door a push
A tip about replacing seals, you might not need to
How should I repair cracks and holes in a door liner
How to make a door easier to open?
How to remove a door on a freezer equipped with water and ice dispenser

Here is an example of some the information you get about door repairs from The Fridge Doctor Book:

The door's purpose and functioning of course is obvious, but one small defect can develop that may be overlooked. In order for your refrigerator to function correctly, the gasket must seal all around after each and every closing. When the door leaks it can happen for many reasons such as slipped hinges, a cracked liner, or a twisted door. The important thing to understand about the functioning of the door is that it is the liner itself that keeps the door straight. As mentioned in Section Four, a leaking door gasket can lead to many technical problems for your refrigerator. Even the smallest leak should be taken seriously and repaired as soon as possible. Figure 5.23 illustrates what the various components are called.

Figure 5.23 Components of a typical door