This simple repair takes only a minute and can improve your refrigerator's performance.
Time 10-15 minutes
ComplexityBeginner
CostFree
Introduction
Straighten a crooked fridge door in less than five minutes. You save money too by stopping cool air leaks around the door.
A sagging refrigerator or freezer door doesn’t just look bad. It can cause the door gaskets to seal poorly, so your fridge will have to work harder to keep the milk cold. It can also lead to frost buildup in the freezer. To realign the door, just pry off the hinge cap and loosen the hinge screws. Then, align the door with the top of the refrigerator. Adjust only the top hinge to straighten an upper door. To realign the lower door, adjust the middle hinge. Moving the middle hinge will affect the upper door, so you may have to adjust the top hinge afterward.
Tools Required
- Socket/ratchet set
Project step-by-step (2)
Step 1
Loosen the hinge bolts
Loosen the hinge bolts slightly with a wrench.
Step 2
Retighten the bolts
Straighten the door and retighten the bolts.
One of the best ways to keep a refrigerator working well is to keep it clean. Here are some fridge-cleaning tips:
