My upright freezer door won't close - Freezers

John Tripp

• 4656 Answers
• Posted on Oct 24, 2007

SOURCE: GE Upright Freezer problem/door

The door seal is damaged or the hindge alignment have allowed the warm air to enter and the cold air to leak out the of the freezer. Look and feel around the door for the cold air and check the top and bottom hinges to make sure they haven't become loose. Look for tears also around the seal because this will do the same thing. Let me know what you find. JT

SOURCE: Freezer door won't close at top

If you are careful, open the door 90 degrees and place your leg against the bottom corner inside of the open door and your hand at the top corner, then GENTLY push inward. You should be able to feel and see the move or twist. Then close the door to test for proper sealing. Another way to adjust the door is to loosen the screws behind the door seal and twist,but this usually unnecessary if you do the leg trick properly.
Below is a link that will help you with parts and diagnostic procedures that are specifically tuned to your manufacturers data plate information.
http://www.repairclinic.com/0100_34.asp
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Dave E. (Illeagle)
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SOURCE: door gasket for Kenmore upright freezer model 2539239712

Go to sears parts direct website. It's part #3206261 and is in stock, $93.07. Good Luck! countrycurt0

Bruce McLeod

• 67 Answers
• Posted on May 03, 2009

SOURCE: Freezer door does not close tightly.

You can try replacing the seals and or adjusting the hinges.
That may work.

Be aware that if the unit is over 10 years old it is probably using twice as much power as a new one would and costing you an extra $75 to $100 annually to run over a new unit. Could be more than that if the door seals are not tight as well.

SOURCE: door will no vacuum seal closed

Are you sure compressor is running? If it is make sure the evap fan is running. You should be able to hear the fan when you open the door. If ypou do not hear a fan running then fan has gone bad. 4390914 and approx cost is rediculous in my mind but it is approx. 150.00 to 160.00 . Crazy for a fan motor.