Damn electrical appliances...
23 December 2005, 11:51 AM
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Damn electrical appliances...
Any any ideas why a fridge door will not stay closed properly? I need a quick answer before the credit card takes a hammering it can't afford.
Fridge is empty and there is nothing stopping it from closing etc.
Ta.
Fridge is empty and there is nothing stopping it from closing etc.
Ta.
23 December 2005, 12:02 PM
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I've had the door off and cleaned round etc, but still no joy.. looks like one of the hinges may be knackered but can't tell by eyesight.. they look fine..
23 December 2005, 12:15 PM
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Can you wiggle it at the hinge side of the door? How exactly does it not shut? Does it just bounce back open? If you close it gently does it still swing open?
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23 December 2005, 12:19 PM
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There is no movement in the door when you try to wiggle it... and yeah, it bounces open back no matter how hard or gently you try to close it..
23 December 2005, 12:30 PM
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"Worn seals on a fridge or freezer can be detected by placing a $10 note between the door seal and the unit. If it falls away or can be easily removed, it's time to replace the seals or adjust the door."
Use a fiver instead?
Use a fiver instead?
23 December 2005, 12:33 PM
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23 December 2005, 12:34 PM
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I'm thinking along the lines of Frenchie and the house insurance company.. looks like I can't new hinges or anything until the new year now.. looks like there will be no left overs in our house this year... anyone running a book on how much weight I put on?
Floyd, its empty mate.
Floyd, its empty mate.
23 December 2005, 01:36 PM
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Tilt the fridge slightly until the door remains closed. One or two beermats under the front legs should do it. Sorted 
Oh, btw, I think the police arrested the wrong man in the Newmarket last night...
Oh, btw, I think the police arrested the wrong man in the Newmarket last night...
23 December 2005, 08:01 PM
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As its christmas, i,ll tell you the repair method for tired door seals!!
costs bugger all and works..
all you need....
a hair dryer!! i kid you not...
place a sheet of paper at varying points around the door and pull gently, not the areas where the seal does not hold the paper..
turn the hair dryer onto its hottest setting, and play it over the compressed door seal in the areas where the paper is not held, do a small section at a time....
and watch the compressed seal pop out..
then try the paper test..
you can if you wish dod the whole of the seal..
as ive saved you the cost of a new fridge, i reckon a drink is in order!!
merry christmas
Mart
costs bugger all and works..
all you need....
a hair dryer!! i kid you not...
place a sheet of paper at varying points around the door and pull gently, not the areas where the seal does not hold the paper..
turn the hair dryer onto its hottest setting, and play it over the compressed door seal in the areas where the paper is not held, do a small section at a time....
and watch the compressed seal pop out..
then try the paper test..
you can if you wish dod the whole of the seal..
as ive saved you the cost of a new fridge, i reckon a drink is in order!!
merry christmas
Mart
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