For normal operation and good preservation of products, the refrigerator doors must be tightly closed. If this does not occur, condensation will form on the walls. Over time, the problem leads to spoilage of products, unpleasant smell and breakdown of some nodes. Therefore, if you notice a skewed door of the refrigerator, do not hesitate, the problem must be immediately solved.
For what reasons there is a skew and how to eliminate it, read below.
Why the door of the refrigeration equipment is skewed
The main reason that the door is skewed is the overload of the hinged shelves. Heavy bottles, cans pull the door down. These products will find a place on a shelf in the chamber, it is not necessary to completely clog the hinged door of the refrigerator.
With prolonged sagging, the hinge bracket deforms, which secures the equipment door from below. As a result, the part may break, and the light repair will not get off. A similar breakdown also occurs with improper transportation of refrigeration equipment.
Fill the refrigerator evenly. The circulation of cold air between products depends on this. If the shelves are tightly packed, the cooling will be of lower quality, which will lead to food spoilage.
What if there is a gap between the door and the camera? First of all, check:
- take a sheet of tissue paper;
- insert the sheet one by one around the entire perimeter of the chamber and close it with a door;
- where the sheet will fit tightly, the closure is sealed; where it will fall out or easily be pulled out, the tightness is broken.
If you are sure that there is a gap, inspect the brackets. From where the door does not fit well, the adjustment of the mounting bolts will depend.
How to fix skew yourself
To adjust the fasteners correctly, unplug the equipment from the mains and install it on a flat surface.
Eliminate the skew of the door of the Atlant refrigerator:
- Free the shelves of the refrigerator from food.
- If there are bottom drawers, raise them.
- Using a wrench, loosen the bracket fasteners. They do not need to be completely unscrewed; otherwise, fasteners cannot be obtained without disassembling the refrigerator.
- Use the key to adjust the height of the door. If there is severe sagging, you can remove the pad in one of the attachment points. And, conversely, substitute the lining where you need to tighten the fasteners.
- Press the door closer to the housing. Secure the loose hardware.
Open and close the camera several times. See how tight the seal is to the body. Is the door running enough to turn on and off the light in the compartment. If something does not fit, you still need to adjust the fasteners.
If the seal in certain places does not fit well, try replacing or straightening it. With frequent opening of the chamber or heavy cotton when closing, the rubber seal is deformed. If it is old and worn - replace with a new element.
It is enough to straighten a good sealant with hot water. To do this, heat the water in the kettle and pour a thin stream along the perimeter of the rubber, then straighten it immediately. Such repairs can be performed independently.
After adjusting, did you notice that the skew remained? Then you need to completely remove the fasteners and rearrange the door with the installation of new hinges. Watch the video on the topic:
Keep track of your refrigerator. Correct malfunctions at an early stage until they lead to a serious breakdown. Even better is to adhere to the norms of loading the refrigerator, do not clog the shelves with products excessively. So you will avoid serious repair costs.