Ge side by side refrigerator door not closing

Sometimes, you may find that your GE refrigerator door won’t close. If you are wondering what to do, this article will show you how to solve it.

GE Refrigerator Door Won’t Close Automatically – Quick Fix

Here are possible reasons why your GE refrigerator door won’t close automatically:

1. Door Is Blocked from Inside

Ensure nothing is obstructing the door from inside. Reposition any item that may be stopping the refrigerator door from shutting itself. It could be a result of a stuck food container, shelf, or drawer.

2. Door Is Crammed

Check the door and remove any overweight containers. Also, ensure not to overload the door. Over time, overloading the door will cause misalignment and pull the door downward, thereby preventing the unit’s door from closing automatically.

3. Hinges Are Broken

Check to ensure the door hinges are not weak or broken. If they are, have them replaced.

If the door hinges are weak or broken, the door cannot close automatically. overloading the door usually causes broken/weak hinges. So, again, avoid overloading the refrigerator door.

4. Leveling Is Wrong

Ensure the refrigerator is properly leveled. To determine this, inspect the refrigerator to know if the front part of the unit is a little higher than the back. If not, check the installation guide to level it properly.

One of the tell-tale signs of a poorly leveled refrigerator is the inability of the door to close automatically when opened at less than a 90 degrees angle.

In addition, check the lower part of the refrigerator doors for shipping/packing foam. If you find that the foam is still there, remove the tape on it and take the foam off.

If the refrigerator does not have proper leveling, or the packing foam is still there, they may keep the doors from closing.

5. Door Gasket Is Weak/Torn or Dirty

Check the gasket and ensure it is not torn or dirty. If the gasket is weak or torn, replace it. If it is dirty, use warm soapy water and a soft cloth to clean it. Clean the lapping side, too.

Furthermore, check to see if the problem is with the lapping of the gasket. Sometimes, the gasket may wiggle loose. So in this case, push the gasket back into position.

However, note that if the gasket becomes loose frequently, it is an indication that the gasket is weak. So, it will be safer to replace it.

Each of the different reasons why you’re having an issue with your fridge freezer door needs a slightly different solution.

So, I’ll explain exactly how to fix each issue below. And it will give you a good idea of exactly how to fix it yourself, or whether you need to get someone in to repair it.

GE Refrigerator Freezer Door Won’t Open/Close

When your GE refrigerator freezer won’t open or close it’s a bit of pain because you can’t get any food or drink out of it, and you can’t keep your food cold enough so it doesn’t spoil. Here’s how to fix it:

GE refrigerators freezers have a lock feature. If you put it on accidentally you can press the lock button to unlock it. If it won’t close there’s likely something on the shelves that is sticking out too far, or getting stuck in the hinge.

The control panel can malfunction because of static electricity and even if you press the button it won’t unlock. Or, it might show it’s unlocked on the control panel but it’s still locked.

In this case you can open your fridge by turning it off your fridge freezer at the wall socket. And then turn it back on again. This is a rare issue, but if it happens all the time, then there’s likely an issue with your control panel, and you should contact GE about it.

GE Refrigerator Freezer Door Pops Open

Sometimes your GE refrigerator door might pop open on it’s own and stay open. Which is an issue with your fridge door so you’ll need to check a few things. Here’s what you’ll need to do:

When this happens you should check that the seal around the refrigerator door is undamaged and clean. If it’s torn or broken the door won’t seal correctly and it will pop open. If it’s dirty, give it a clean using a solution of 1 part baking soda 3 parts water.

There can also be something in the fridge that sticks out a bit, and when you close your fridge it doesn’t seal shut all the way. Then later on it will pop open.

GE Refrigerator Freezer Door Won’t Stay Shut

If your GE refrigerator freezer door won’t stay shut your freezer will defrost and you’ll end up with a puddle of water on the floor, and your food will defrost. Very annoying! Here’s how to fix it.

Examine the rubber seals – also called gaskets – on your GE freezer door to see that they are clean and undamaged. You can clean the seal and the opposing side with 1 part baking soda and 3 parts water. If the seals are damaged or broken it’s best to get a refrigerator repair person to replace them.

You might have had a small spill near the door of your freezer that has gone hard and doesn’t let the door seal properly. It’s also possible you have something getting in the way of the door, and when you close it, it doesn’t seal the whole way around.

You can feel this as you close the door, but it might be really subtle. So, it’s a good idea to check nothing is close to the door that could stop it from closing. If your freezer is too full, typically something will bump into the door as you close it.

It’s usually a matter of rearranging the items like a game of tetris so that there aren’t any gaps. And you can fit everything in.

Otherwise it might be time to get a dedicated freezer to put in your garage, or basement. To store all of your food.

GE Refrigerator Freezer Not Sealing

If you get a weak seal and you can feel the cold air coming out the sides, then it’s a sure sign the gaskets (the rubber seals) are damaged or dirty. This will make your freezer work non-stop and can eventually blow the motor. Here’s what you want to do to fix it.

Clean the seals with 1 part baking soda, and 3 parts water, as well as, the part of the freezer that they stick to. Inspect the seals to see if they’re damaged. If cleaning them doesn’t help and nothing is sticking out and blocking the door, you’ll want to have the seals replaced.

The seals have magnets which keep the door closed according to GE, and virtually all refrigerators and freezers have these. The magnets are located in the seals. And they can weaken over time for a range of reasons. In which case you’ll need to replace the seals.

Waiting for Someone to Fix Your Seals

While you’re waiting for a person to replace your seals you can put something heavy against the door to keep it as closed as possible. For example, a chair with something heavy on it on it or a big bottle of water.

But, you don’t want to do this for too long as it will strain the motor. And you should consider turning off your fridge/freezer. Then move everything to another fridge or leave the food and drinks to defrost on your counter.

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GE Refrigerator Freezer Door Stuck

Your GE refrigerator freezer can get stuck for a few reasons, either it’s got some sticky food residue on the seal, the door is locked, or ice has frozen it closed. Here’s how to fix it.

If the door is locked, there’ll be a green light on the control panel above the lock button. In which case, just press it to unlock it. However, the control can malfunction and it can be locked permanently. When this happens you want to turn it off at the wall and it will open.

If it’s frozen shut, you can turn it off at the wall and leave it off. After a long time the ice will melt and you can open it again. The freezer door is only held closed by weak magnets or the lock. Therefore, if the lock wasn’t causing the issue then it’s really likely it’s frozen shut.

When this happens you’ll want to turn it off, so that the ice melts and you can open it again. After that it’s a good idea to clean out your freezer so that you don’t have a build up of ice.

As humid air gets into your freezer it will freeze and cause a build of ice. When it’s not closed all the way the air can seep in and freeze the door closed. Also, food residue from a small spill might be along the edge of the freezer seal and be holding it shut.

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You can only really open it when this happens by sliding something thin, in between the seal to break up the residue. However, this can damage the seal, so it’s best to have a professional do it.

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