So we've been having trouble with our refrigerator door-it won't close securely at all. You have to push it hard to make it close. I thought maybe it was a seal issue, but after watching a few DIY repair videos, I found out about this little bit called a door cam. Here's the video I found that was so helpful.
I found my model number and ordered new cams from Amazon-they came fast! I emptied the door of all the stuff and then got a look at the cam. These pictures are of the old cams I took off.
See the purple arrow? The one on the left is supposed to be bumpy like the one on the right, but it's worn completely smooth! No wonder the door wouldn't close correctly!!!
So with the door on the counter, I popped in the new parts, tightened the screws and had hubs hold the door up so I could guide it back on to the peg that hold the hinge in on the bottom of the door.
Mission complete! The video guy says 15 minutes, but I took 40 minutes. I struggled with the first screw on top, because my socket wasn't deep enough to get a good hold on it, so I had to go fetch a different 5/16 socket! Then my top 3 screws weren't 5/16", but 8mm, I'm so glad the guy mentioned that in the video, I was ready with a 8mm handy! I love it when a DIY goes so well, and this video made it so easy! I ordered a seal too, but I might send it back, I think the problem is solved!
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