Refrigerator Door Won’t Stay Closed? TRY THIS!

If your refrigerator door won’t stay closed, the fix may be a lot easier and less expensive than you think!
Of course, we’re assuming the problem with the door not closing is NOT related to so many items in your refrigerator that the door CAN’T close! And, the same goes for those “lurkers” that stand in front of the refrigerator for extended times with the door open!
Another potential problem is the door gasket has come out of its groove or is misshapen so that it doesn’t allow the door to close properly. If that is the case, you’ll need to clean out the groove and press the gasket back in all the way around the perimeter of the door. If the gasket is damaged, it can be removed and replaced, although that repair is not the subject of this episode.
ONE OTHER POTENTIAL PROBLEM - it may be that the front two adjuster legs on your refrigerator are set incorrectly, and your unit is leaning forward enough to cause the doors not to close easily or stay closed.
However, if your door, like ours, simply has gotten “lazy” over the years, and won’t close the last little bit on its own, then it’s HIGHLY likely the fix is quite easy and inexpensive.
In this episode, Dirtfarmer Jay shows you how to remove the door, replace a couple of small (but very important) parts, called door closer cams, and then reinstall the door. The parts are under $25 (including shipping), and can be ordered from www.searspartsdirect.com or www.ereplacementparts.com. While our refrigerator is a Kenmore® brand (made by Whirlpool®), this same part is used for several brands and models, so it’s a good chance this part may work for your situation.
This pair of parts are located around the lower door hinge pin. Our repair took under 20 minutes and required a ⅚” or 8mm nut driver or box end wrench, as well as a small straight screwdriver to pry out the worn part. The part number for the top half of the door cam set is WP2182179. The part number for the bottom half of the door cam set is WPW10329686.
Here are a couple of links to ereplacementparts.com - one of our favorite appliance and tools repair parts sources:
For the top cam: www.ereplaceme...
For the bottom cam: www.ereplaceme...
These cams serve to have the door close in position so that the door gaskets seal and cold air is contained properly in the refrigerator compartment. We got 16 years of service from the door cams, so this inexpensive repair, using only a little time and a few tools, will probably serve us until it’s time to replace the whole refrigerator.
Sure, you can call an appliance repair service to fix your refrigerator door, but with your new-found expertise and a good parts source, you can JUST DO IT YOURSELF!
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[@saraweitz3432]

Thank you so much! We were just about to order a new door seal for over $100 but then I found your video, and I was able to correctly troubleshoot the issue and it wasn't the seal it was the cam!! Your video was so well done and you saved me so much money and time!! Thank you again, Farmer Jay!!

[@malyndawebb4934]

My friend just bought a new fridge because of the door popping open. Sje gave me the "defective" fridge as it was still a major upgrade for me. I just pulled the door off to find the CAM is completely warped, probably why it never worked right for her. THANK YOU!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Love it!

[@rbrbdpotts5]

You sir, are an excellent teacher! Thank you!!! The best 'how to' video I have ever seen!

[@TheBestMethod]

thanks it was a water bottle in the door. ...3 months man.... cheers

[@2meirmeir]

Ketchup bottle in door for me...yeah!

[@sorensok]

Didn't know how to fix this issue until this video. Very helpful, well explained. New cams did the trick. Done in 6 mins.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Excellent! Thanks for letting us know. Best, DFJ

[@altafsamji]

The explanation in this video is so clear. It’s not rushed and we can see exactly what to look out for and what steps to take to fix the problem. The sound quality is excellent. Thanks

[@Jennifer-pf9qq]

I don’t know if it’s too kate to write about this fix or not. Thank you sir! It worked. I purchased upper and lower cams. My son put them on in less than 20 minutes. Hip hip hurray my fridge has that nice sweet sound of closer and staying closed. Many many thanks, I didn’t need a repair person. The cost was around $16 for two parts plus the shipping fee ❤😊

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Excellent! Glad it helped, Jennifer! Best, DFJ

[@PaulsToolReview]

Fantastic video if you are looking for the solution. I went to whirlpool site to verify the parts for my model which were the same as yours in this video. My whirlpool model is 20 years old and our refrigerator door was not closing tightly and as firmly as it used to anymore. Ordered the parts locally from an appliance parts store which had them ready for pickup in an hour for $9.00. Expected an easy job like in your video. After taking the door off and cleaning underneath whatever was on there after 20 years, I noticed the piece in the door had already worn all the way down and the shaft that went into to the door was stuck in there. It was a battle with the long nose pliers to pull out pieces of it so that I could fit the new part. Once that was accomplished, everything went back together quickly and it works like brand new again! I can't thank you enough for this video.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad to hear this turned out well!

[@cliffhurndon6787]

While my GE refrigerator did not have a cam system, your video gave me the courage to go further and remove the door to see what was there. Removing the door and replacing it fixed the problem. Thanks.

[@johncrabtree9849]

Thank you for this!! Saved me buying a new refrigerator. I had tried everything (seal, stuff in doors, magnet-all of it multiple times and it would be OK for a week at best. Never knew the cam even existed on it till this and what a difference!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

So glad we could help you John Crabtree. When we hear from viewers like you, that the info we provided actually helped you to "just do it yourself", it is so rewarding! It's why we do what we do! Best to you and yours, Dirt Farmer Maggie.

[@FarmSeasons4]

THANK YOU for helping us fix our door with your great video and instruction! We have the same refrigerator as you; our door went bad after 13 years with a family of 5. The repair cost only $9.00.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

You are most welcome. There is something very gratifying about "just doing it yourself"!! Best, DFJ

[@davidmurray1630]

Wow! That is exactly what my fridge is doing and no other videos I’ve watched mentioned the cams. Thank you so much!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Great to hear that our video showed up at just the right time!! Let us know how the install of the new cams goes. It was pretty simple and totally effective for our situation. Best, DFJ

[@blairbirthisel4720]

Just subscribed...best video on repair I have seen. About 1 1/2 years ago, I started fixing my sprinklers, lawn mower, and other appliance, because it seemed every time I called someone it was between 250-300 dollars. Your video was so simple...start to finish.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for the sub! Welcome to our viewer family. I'm glad to hear that you are taking the self-reliant approach. I'm glad this episode was helpful to you. Best, DFJ

[@wonderwhen]

Thank you very much you saved me 200 dollars, I removed the stuff keeping the door from closing. May God Bless you!

[@Panda-ho7ef]

First time I’ve seen your video. I appreciate your help. You’re not condescending at all, and you even address any doubt someone might have without making them feel less. You are an amazing person.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Panda 2007 - Thanks for your kind comments. We are glad to pass along what we have learned along the way and getting notes like these are extremely gratifying. We appreciate you taking time to watch our video and then writing. The best to you and yours! - DFJ

[@oldguy8177able]

I love americans they are so good at fixing/explaining things.What I did is put something heavy in door compartment near bottom hinge,have as little as possible in door.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks oldguy8177able. What country are you from? Thanks for watching and commenting. Keep it up! Best, DFJ

[@oldguy8177able]

@@DirtFarmerJay new zealand

[@daveshaem.7502]

Bought our Whirlpool side-by-side fridge new 10 yrs ago and 2 months ago it started not wanting to cool the fridge part down below 40 degrees. Found your VERY helpful video, bought the 2 door cam parts and it worked perfectly! The two parts we removed were worn WAY down. Thank you for posting this!! Saved us some $$$ for sure.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Wow, Thanks for sharing this! Comments like yours are why we DO what we DO! Keep watching and commenting D&S M. Best to you both, DFJ

[@buckeyeflyer1]

Thanks for this video!!! You were spot on! Took care of my 23 year old refrigerator door not closing properly! Everything was just as you showed. The wife is so happy now (and me too).

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Great job!

[@jenniferbills5471]

Great video! We were able to get the parts for about $11 each and fixed the door in just a few minutes. We did need to make sure that the two cams actually lined up which they didn’t do the first time we put the door back on. The bottom cam is much easier to adjust than the top one. Thanks so much!

[@ericlane23]

Thanks for posting this video. I bought the cam doors online a week ago, but wanted a quick overview of what to expect. Your video was very helpful and reassuring before I started the update. Everything worked exactly as you demonstrated. Now the frig door is back to closing! THANKS!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for watching and sharing your "fix it" experience. We've had many viewers write in to say that an appliance repairman wanted BIG BUCKS to fix the door. Most people can get the parts they need for under $25 and repair it in just an hour or less. Kudos to you Eric. Keep watching and commenting. Best, DFJ

[@lavonnewhite1532]

Farmer J you saved me $$. I just press the strip back in place all the way around and cleaned it from stinky something. It shuts like a proper catch. Perfect ❤️ 🎉🎉. Million times thanks.

[@christopheryexley5761]

What a well explained 'how to' video and not in a condescending way. Thank you

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks Christopher Yexley. We are passionate about helping people "Just Do It Yourself". Best to you, Dirt Farmer Maggie

[@jeffcoleman1006]

@@DirtFarmerJay Hey Jay I just looked on EReplacement and only see a UPPER door cam, does it matter upper, lower? Thanks for video.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

@@jeffcoleman1006, on the right hand door on our model, there are no electronics/electrical cables routing into the door so the cams are the same for the top and bottom hinge. I've checked my order history to assure that I did not buy two different types. I didn't, I used two sets of the same part to complete the repair. I hope that helps you! Best, DFJ

[@joshcamilo3823]

I’ve never seen a condescending how to video lol

[@movingaboveaverage6516]

Sthu

[@mp-xs2cd]

Thanks a bunch! Got a fridge in the shop that’s doing exactly this. Going out now to check if this is my issue. Can’t say thanks enough for giving me a set of areas to look at.

[@user-ef5pg5lm2q]

Great video and explanation, after trying the first two suggestions I ordered the parts and it only took 15 minutes. Door works like new and stays closed! Thank you very much for the help.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad to hear it, Victor!

[@Demebeso714]

I've had this problem for the past month.. I'm sure I closed the door but in the morning 🌅 🌄. .. lol.. I have most of the tools and I have some time today to do this.. I swear you're an engineer.. you are always spot on! This video has made my day.. Happy 2021!!!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Oh wow! Thanks for watching and writing. How'd the repair go? I'm hoping to continue my "just do it yourself" mantra and assisting by showing how easy and economical it can be to take care of home repairs and updates yourself. Best to you! DFJ

[@dominoez21]

Thank you sir. Perfect video and super helpful to me. Please do more.

[@ricontheroad1]

Absolutely brilliant. I would never have thought of checking the cams. $20 later, everything is great. Well done video. Clear, good sound and informative. Thank you so much!!!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

We're glad it was so helpful. Best, DFJ

[@californiachinesehousewife5578]

Where did you get the parts?

[@ClairettaAnderson]

Eric sent me to your video, from Nextdoor. We're going to try the cams and put on new hinges. I'm also going to clean the gaskets, like you recommended. Thank you. You, probably, just saved us money we really don't have for a different refrigerator. Blessings.

[@DarianBTaylor]

Thank you. This fixed a problem I'd been suffering with for about a year, thinking it was the gasket. My replacement cam was not sized exactly correctly (said it was for my model of Armana), but a hammer and will power did the trick for me. I can also testify that it it is possible to drop the door on your foot when trying to place it back on the hinge, so take care, ladies! ;-)

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Congrats for taking on this task and "just doing it yourself". Keep watching and commenting DarianBTaylor. Best, DFJ

[@davidmorin7939]

I cannot thank you enough for your help! I have been combing the internet for a solution for this, you're a life saver! Thanks again! Peace.😊

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Great to hear!

[@pandorawhite4278]

This video is amazing. I’m a 50-something year old grandma and I ordered the part from the website you suggested and repaired my fridge door in like 1/2 hour! For less than $15. Thank you!! The door hasn’t stayed closed in months! So now my fridge closes tight, I was really hoping that was why it doesn’t stay cold, but unfortunately it’s still not getting cold inside. What do you suggest I look at next? The freezer works just fine and I really don’t want to buy a new fridge. 🙁 Thank you Jay!

[@alivewithhemp4989]

Is it level side to side and back to front?

[@Herr_Scheissemann]

Same here. I just lifted our old refrigerator with my dad. We've had that for 26 years now. The door did stay closed but our foods were rotting slowly.

[@nevineabdelmalek4059]

THANK YOU so much for this video and for the first reason mentioned cause it happened to be the issue i had so no insult at all. I really appreciate that you mentioned it first as other you tubers go right away to fixing the issue without any mention of this simple cause. After panicking about what happened to my fridge door and how i can fix it , i m now so much relieved! A huge thank you 🙏🏼

[@wm-on6bt]

Was very grateful to have found this wonderful fix and it immediately solved our problem. It may be worth noting that since our first repair, it has been necessary to order new fittings and replace them every six months. Seems like the replacement parts are not as robust as the originals, which lasted ten years before wearing out.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

I'm glad this was helpful to you. Indeed, the replacements are not as hardy as the original. I'm going to see if I can find a source for better units. Best, DFJ

[@pete_pop_0]

I would like to add my voice to the "thank you" chorus! Like FarmSeasons4 we have the same fridge and put many years of use into it with a big family. This was an easy do it yourself fix, but wouldn't have been able to do the job without this extremely helpful video instruction - many thanks DirtFarmerJay! Hope you continue to do more of these.

[@felixfernandez5593]

Excellent video. This exactly what my fridge needed (16 years old). The same parts too. The plastic piece on the door was completely gone and used needle nose pliers to pull out the long piece still stuck in the hole in the door. Used a wire brush to clean off the rust build up. I had so much fixing the problem that now I just want to keep opening my fridge door just to watch it close. 🤣🤣🤣

[@carolmarshall3179]

Excellent instructions! I haven't tried the process yet. My freezer door won't shut tight and I imagine the fix is the same. Mine is a 18 year old side by side door. Wish me luck and thanks!

[@HarryannaManspreader-qy2vk]

I have a top door freezer on my fridge. I wonder if your fix worked. Does the freezer door have cams just like the larger door?

[@carolmarshall3179]

@@HarryannaManspreader-qy2vk No my freezer door did not have cams. We applied new seals and they didn't help for about a week or two, but then, for some reason, they seemed to expand with a tighter fit and it worked!

[@tracythompson1692]

great info. i have over 20 frig’s to maintain and did not know about the cam!

[@2meirmeir]

I have a Cold spot refrigerator that my parents gave me. I use it as a spare frig in the garage. It is over 50 years old and is still in good condition. Keeps things VERY cold. I am amazed. They don't make them like they used to, lol!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Indeed, it appears that the newer appliances have planned obsolescence built into them. I had an old Frigidaire that was going strong after almost 40 years the last time I saw it several years ago. It was really stylin' - it was avocado green!

[@emilyabel7653]

I've been hearing a "click" everytime I open the door. Thanks to your wonderful teaching skills, I am now confident I can change the cams which may be the reason I hear clicking everytime I open the door. Thank you, Dirt Farmer.❤

[@wonderfullymade8690]

This is very helpful. We have a refrigerator we inherited from the previous homeowner and it looks like yours although it’s by Frigidaire. I will try this. Thank you! And God bless

[@nadinehansen9241]

I have a different door-doesn't-close problem but I appreciate this video because it has inspired me to get the part and get the problem fixed. I think I'll get on that right away while I'm thinking about it.

[@kostyatszuyu3212]

How'd you go Nadine? Did you get it done?

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Nadine, just following up with you. Did you get the repair done? How did it go? Let us know! Best, DFJ

[@FrantasticFacials]

So informative and I had no clue that was such an easy repair! Thank you for being a great resource!

[@yehtoon4237]

Thank you so much for this instruction!!!!! Just had to fix my fridge door for the same problem.

[@davidstepeck2644]

Thank you Jay. I’m pretty handy and built both my houses. However, I never knew about the cams; it’s nice to learn something new. Thank you again and great video!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks David Stepeck. Our mantra is "Just Do It Yourself". There is something so gratifying to complete a task or repair by doing it YOURSELF. Keep up the good work, man! Best, DFJ

[@Christian-cw9mp]

MIRACLE WHIP! this man already gets my vote even before watching his very informative video!

[@TastyZebra]

First video the pops up on KZbin. As it should be. Love the detailed walkthrough. Using this to fix fridge at work. Thank you!!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad I could be of help. Keep watching and commenting my friend. Best, DFJ

[@arshadiqbal6733]

Thanks a lot for such a well explained video. Was shocked to see rivet in fridge bottom but luckily cam was good so replacement of cam on door itself resolved the issue. Thanks again Jay.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Wonderful! We are always so happy when we can be a part of the solution for our viewer's problems. Keep watching and commenting Arshad Iqbal. Best to you, DFJ

[@mryan2010]

Thank you Jay. I have a bad cam. I would have never figured it out without your video.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad I could help Michael Ryan. It's viewers like you that keep me want to keep working and putting out more information that is helpful for our viewers. Best to you! DFJ

[@khaledmahroug7286]

Thank you so much. I've just watched your video and was able to fixed my fridge door in no time. you're video is excellent.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

You're welcome!

[@miami8089]

This is awesome. I’m having the same issue with my refrigerator. And I have the same refrigerator as yours for 17 years

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

At least it lasted 17 years 🤷‍♂️

[@jonfloate3891]

Was gonna go get a new fridge, now I don't have to, thanks Jay! Subscription earned here. You're the youtube mom and dad we al need. lol

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks, Jon! Thanks for being a part of our viewer family! Best, DFJ

[@jonlilley2832]

Thank you very much for your help! It's not all that difficult, but if you've never seen it done, it can be pretty mystifying!

[@munaelmi7297]

Thank you for saving me from wasting my money, was close to buying a new fridge!

[@sp4263]

Thanks for outlining the 3 possibilities Jay. Made it an easy diagnosis n fix for me n my wife. Done in less than 1/2 hr. 👍👍

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Awesome S P. Keep watching and commenting! Best, DFJ

[@solargiousa]

Beautiful absolutely beautiful. I looked at other videos and they were talking about changing or strengthening the magnet. And only using Vaseline on the plastic . You are great. You’re the man. I am So happy. Thank you thank you.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks giovanni Soto. I'm blushing!! Keep watching and commenting. Best, DFJ

[@munilipsky1346]

Thank you very much. The upper corner of the gasket had pulled out. I cleaned and re-insert it. Works perfect now!!!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Excellent!

[@josephku1908]

You da Man! Thanks for sharing your insights to fixing my fridge door. The CAMS did the trick. Every time I open/close the door now, I get that sound of a solid seal. And the parts only cost about $12.00. I really appreciate the share! Saved me from buying a new fridge when all I needed was $12.00 and some time/effort. BTW, my fridge is over 15 years old.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

So glad we could help Kurt Joseph. We appreciate it so much when viewers/subscribers let us know that we made a difference for them. Best to you and keep watching!! Dirt Farmer Maggie

[@flyingspirit3549]

WOW! THANKS SO MUCH, DirtFarmer Jay! I would NEVER have realized that the worn door cam was the problem (on my 42yr old GE!) UPVOTE!

[@charlesdoss7887]

DFJ, I have watched quite a few KZbin "how to" videos, and you are probably the best at presenting the info that I have seen. Organized, concise, tools at the ready, a good camera operator, right down the line. And, I noticed you had a couple of "owies" on your hand, so I know you aren't just reading a cue card. Our deep freezer door just started standing open yesterday, with no previous problem, and this presentation gives me a good clue as to what I need to do to get it repaired. BTW, those cams weren't "quite worn", they were worn slap out!!!😃 I am now a subscriber!!!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for subbing! Keep watching and commenting Charles Doss! Best, DFJ

[@christopherdecaro2491]

This video made this job very easy! You made it so simple. I really appreciate your help. Chris

[@SteveSabbai]

A Kenmore fridge that last 16+ years... You really found a 4 leaf clover.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

I know, right?

[@debbieross8565]

Mine's over 16 too.

[@LiveLoveLaugh22]

Thank you, super informative. I’ve had mine for 2 year and the door lining keeps falling off, so door opens… I learned a lot from your video. Blessings🌸

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad we could help!

[@montydaniels1054]

Hi Jay, thanks for posting a Really Easy To Follow & A Great Video To Boot. Here's the issue in our house. My wife feels the need to put an extra 50 lbs of food into the fridge. (Same With Our Freezer)... I had to ask her to Please go to wherever it was she was going to so I could look at it... After watching your video, and just before I ordered the Hinge-Cams, I took one more look into the fridge. She buys those 1/2 gallon bottles of Coffee Creamer, but this time she had the bottle partially in front of the Gallon of Milk. I moved it over & Wa-La, the door closed correctly. Because she uses the Washing Machine Door to Hang Wet/Damp cloths on while she loads the Dryer, she's damaged the Washing Machine Door Internally, so we need a new Washer Door. & darn if they don't cost more than a new Washing Machine. Last after arguing with her about not jamming the freezer with way too much food, after 7 years, the Freezer-Door Water-Dispenser works again, as does the Automatic Ice Maker... I love my wife, there is no doubt, but her mother had to keep the house full of food because her father would take off for a week or so, every now & then. That's where she gets the ''Jam-Packing the Refrigerator'' from... Thanks again for the great video my friend... Dan

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Dan, good to hear from you. Ah, the joys (and challenges) of marriage! It sounds like you've gotten your diplomacy skills sharpened over the years! Glad to be of help on the refrigerator issue - in your case, the fix was even simpler than replacing the cams...

[@meloproductions5638]

I personally experienced that very same issue with the door not tightly shutting, Thanks to your tutorial I rapidly went to my fridge and removed all items near the front edge of the shelves that might of looked like it wouldn’t be the cause and guess what, that was the reason…. IT NOW SHUTS AS TIGHT AS IT DID WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED IT…, Thanks a trillion…

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Great to hear! This happens more often than you may think. Best, DFJ

[@mauricelinton5867]

Instant fix! Thanks! There was ice under the shelves, causing the drawers not to close properly. The drawers were pushing against the door not allowing it to seal

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad we could be of help Maurice Linton. Thanks for letting us know you "just did it yourself" which is the motto we try to live by. Best to you! DFJ

[@_lydiamj]

Thank you so much for the video. Was able to talk my dad through how install a refrigerator door. ❤ Feeling confident when I own my own home that I be can some major DIY projects 🎉

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Way cool!

[@SilviaMartinez-fe8yn]

I LOVE LEARNING DIY PROJECTS & this is the best diy video that makes it simple for a WOMAN to do that would like to stay independent & SAVE TONS OF MOOLA doing it herself. A client told me how much she pd someone to do this & there's no reason why ANY repair place should charge an insane price! Thank u for great video! I'VE SUBSCRIBED : )

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for subscribing Silvia Martinez. I hope you will continue to watch and comment. Thanks also for being and independent women who likes to "Just Do It Yourself!" Best to you, DFJ

[@Dave-fs5uu]

Thank you Jay. Did as you say and it works like a charm. The old parts were worn worst than the ones you had on your fridge. The doors looked out alignment. Now with the new parts they line up perfectly and close with no effort like it did when it was new. One suggestion I'd make to people is to make sure you got the right tool for the job like a rachet wrench or a powered form would be even better. Also when you put the door back on after replacing the parts put the lower part of the door on first because that is trickier to do because it's hard to see where the door lines up with the hole do that first and then adjust it to make the new parts are interlocking once that is done lining up with the top will be won't be an issue. Thanks again Jay!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Aw Garsh! Thanks for all the kind words. And thanks for watching and commenting. Best to you my friend. DFJ

[@user-lk9ji7tn2j]

Thank you! We did it by ourselves thanks to your informative video. The fridge is 20 years old and still going strong. Now the door closes itself again too! You made it sound easy and it was.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad it helped!

[@Neoflamk]

Thanks a lot for your video and instructions. This gave me the confidence to try to fix it. I ordered the parts for my 25 yr-old fridge, taking out the door was easy, but the new parts for the door had a problem, the mounting hole is few millimetres off, so the door will not fit into the protruding rod of the fridge, it took me half an hour to work out a solution, which was to drill a larger mounting hole on the replacement part, so it could be adjusted to fit to the door and align with the hole. Eventually, it worked, it took 90 minutes instead of 15 minutes. As usual, sometimes things are not that straightforward, need to allow extra time and work out a solution on the spot. ( I am outside USA, the parts are a little bit more expensive, but it is still cheaper than calling a technician to fix it).

[@davechapman7735]

thank you Sir, that was an excellent and professional repair doco. you just fixed my fridge. .thanks! best wishes from NZ

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad it helped, Dave! I enjoyed visiting Wellington many years ago. What a great country! Best, DFJ

[@davechapman7735]

glad you came here. cheers Dave

[@LouieLouie3]

Thank you the cam’s did it for me. Amazon had my part within a day for me.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Great to hear Miami Dolfan. Helping our viewer family is what keeps us doing what we do! Best to you! DFJ

[@panninggazz5244]

Thank you! Hope wonderful that you took the time to film this. I had figured it would be one of those three but did not know he the cam hinge thingies worked Thank you so much

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad to be of help.

[@panninggazz5244]

I re-read my comment. It was written in brief slang that reads a bit strange now. Thank you again.

[@jim6061]

Be warned: If you have a Kitchen Aid model, the lower hinge cam MIGHT be riveted to the steel hinge! I just changed mine after 17 years and the cams were so worn down they were flat. Everything was going great, the cam ON the door came out easy and was replaced as easy as the video here. Then I came upon the hinge cam on the refrigerator and found it was riveted to the cam with a metal rivet. WTH were they thinking!!!??? I had to remove the hinge itself from the refrigerator (removing a single screw from the lower grill to move it out of the way) then remove three screws to get the hinge out. Now I cut the cam off the hinge using a sharp knife, then used a Dremel with a metal grinding bit to remove the rivet top. Drilled out the rivet body from the hinge using a cordless drill, then jerry-rigged a screw and bolt that fit the cam. Everything works great now, but be careful- depending on your model, it MIGHT not be as easy as depicted here, but still very DIY!

[@arshadiqbal6733]

Thanks Jim for explaining. Have kitchen aid but luckily lower cam was still good so only replaced the door one. If it happened again, now I know how to remove that rivet.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Jim, we are revisiting all the comments that have been made on this edition. Thanks for watching our video and then taking time to share your insights. It is frustrating to have a product manufacturer not have serviceability in mind, instead installing components that actually lead to obsolescence prematurely. Your insights are valuable and we may do a future video that focuses on this repair. Thanks for being a part of our viewer family! Best, DFJ

[@nailonesalonrichmondin6700]

Good advice, door closes and stays closed now. Repair took less than 15 minutes and that included emptying the contents of the door shelves!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad it was helpful! - DFJ

[@kathygruber9580]

Thank you so much for sharing this information! It was exactly what we needed to do to fix our refrigerator door. Your tutorial was very easy to follow and you are great at walking us through each step.🤩

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad it was helpful!

[@derrickjohn3684]

Thank you so much from London UK 🇬🇧 thanks helped me alot ...

[@miaworks3376]

We've had this problem for a very long time, now solved thanks to your video. I ordered the parts which arrived yesterday and today I just video called my husband to show what I've done to the fridge door and he was impressed! Thanks DirtFarmer Jay!

[@ViranMusick]

Thank you so much, I actually had this problem with my mini-fridge and there was some ice stuck 🤦🏾‍♂️ the first tip helped! Thank you so much once again!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad it helped!

[@winewench444]

This worked perfectly... I have the exact same fridge. Thank you for this video! Saved me $$$

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad it helped! Keep watching and commenting Wine Wench. Best, DFJ

[@lzh3131]

I’m having an issue with my freezer door. I’m going to see if this fixes it. Very good video. Thank you for being thorough.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad to help, @lzh3131. Let me know how it turns out. Best, DFJ

[@s.foster9459]

Fantastic video! Excellent teaching skills. I knew absolutely nothing about solving this problem. Now I feel empowered to fix it myself. Thank you!😊

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Awesome S. Foster!! Our new bi-line is "Just Do It Yourself" which is what our channel is about. So glad you found this video to be helpful. Keep watching and commenting. Best, DFJ

[@abitcrazy22]

Wow, and thank you for taking the time to help us all out. Way too often, small things like that cause folks to up and buy a new *whatever* when a few bucks could fix it and stay out of landfills. Until corporations bring back manufacturing to America, we need to buy as little new as we can.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad to be of help! Best, DFJ

[@danweisberg9496]

I've watched a lot of videos in my time and this one was exceptionally well done.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks Dan Weisberg. Keep watching and commenting. Best to you, DFJ

[@MR-ph2do]

This is an excellent video and spot on. Highly recommend watching!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@arasukrishnan544]

Thanks! Great fix. Took 30 minutes, mostly emptying door 😂

[@skidogallard]

Great video, this is exactly what's wrong with my fridge door. I'm going to tackle this as soon as the parts come in.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

So glad we could be of help Justin Allard. Please let us know if we can assist in any other way. Best to you, DFJ

[@salvadormora3331]

Fantastic video thanks! Just ordered mine now! My wife will be happy tomorrow

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Perfect! My wife (Dirt Farmer Maggie) always says "Happy Wife, Happy Life". It's a motto I live by!!! Best to you, DFJ

[@YouMadeMeLawn]

You got the nail on the head - you confirmed my issue with my fridge door - thank you!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks You Made Me Lawn. Glad I could help. Best, DFJ

[@umaram7326]

Uncle, really ur posting is much helpful and the way u ttake us step by step is appreciable. Thanks a lot

[@DirtFarmerJay]

You are most welcome!

[@femboy9950]

Thank you so much and you were straight to the point hope both sides of your pillow are nice and cool tonight.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Love it.

[@stephenthroop6376]

You pointed me in the right direction. My door shares a hinge bracket with the freezer door above. Without a second refrigerator to keep the food, who wants to remove both doors? Laid on edge on the floor, a 2x4 came within 1/2" of the bottom of the door. A pack of playing cards amounts to a 1/2" shim adjustable in increments of 0.01". I opened the door, put the deck on the board, lifted the door, swung it closed, and let it down on the cards. That and the top hinge and the magnets held the door while I removed the bottom hinge. There was a thrust washer but no cams. The lubricant was sticky. Cleaning and lubing helped. I also used that to keep the door in place while I removed the freezer door to lube the top hinge. It wasn't worth the trouble because it was already slippery. I discovered something else. A professional recommends treating the hinge side of the gasket with vaseline because when the door is almost closed, it has to slide a little. Now the door closes like it used to close.

[@Lou31510]

and a 4th possibility is ice build-up pushing the shelves forward toward the door on non-self-defrosting models such as my Igloo model FR 82.

[@smet1232]

Great video. Got it sorted in less than a minute. The seal at the bottom of the door was loose. Thank you

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Excellent! Thanks for writing, SMet. Best, DFJ

[@mcdavidhome100]

Thank you so much sir and what a awesome and well explained video. I had no clue as to why my door wasn't closing properly. You just saved me hundreds of dollars..

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad it helped and you had such a great result! Best, DFJ

[@kennethbropson8019]

Turns out my cams were bad as well!! This solved my problem so easily but I never would have known if it weren't for you!!! Thanks!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad we could help. It's usually cheaper AND more gratifying when you can repair or replace something yourself. Good for you! Best, DFJ

[@kennethbropson8019]

@@DirtFarmerJay Now today the refrigerator is warm and the freezer is cool. I'm going to check tomorrow if some ice that formed when the door was staying partly opened is blocking any of the vents.

[@Lynn.Panadero4242]

Thanks. This sounds easy enough to do. This answered all my questions. Gonna fix my fridge door with confidence. Ours have worn so bad that the cams make a grinding sound.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Let me know how this turns out for you!

[@johnlynch6376]

Thanks for posting this repair. Very helpful.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad it was helpful John Lynch. Keep watching and commenting!! Best to you, DFJ

[@Carl41able]

Jay, great info. I have found that on a newer refrigerator the two front leveling feet may be too low and will cause the same problem.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Great tip! And great to talk with you on the phone the other day! We miss both of you guys! Take care my friend. Best, DFJ

[@swirlingfizz9990]

@@DirtFarmerJay hi I saw u at chubbys today

[@DirtFarmerJay]

@@swirlingfizz9990 - thanks for letting us know. Did we get to talk in person? Hope so! Best, DFJ

[@DirtFarmerJay]

@@swirlingfizz9990 Hi. Next time you see us, come over and introduce yourself. We LOVE to meet out viewer audience!! Best to you, Dirt Farmer Maggie.

[@colinmelhuish71]

Brilliant! Took the seal off, cleaned it and not my fridge closes again!!!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Way to go, Colin! Best, DFJ