Why Does Closing My Refrigerator Door Cause The Freezer Door to Open on My Frigidare Top Freezer Refrigerator (Model #LGUI1849L)?

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Why Does Closing My Refrigerator Door Cause The Freezer Door to Open on My Frigidare Top Freezer Refrigerator (Model #LGUI1849L)?

Can anyone tell me why my brand new, automatic defrost, top mounted freezer Frigidaire refrigerator (Model #LGUI1849L) opens the top freezer door when I close the bottom refrigerator door?

I really don't understand this. Is this a common problem or should I return it for a new one?

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Why Does Closing My Refrigerator Door Cause The Freezer Door to Open on My Frigidare Top Freezer Refrigerator (Model #LGUI1849L)?

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Jul 21, 2011
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Freezer Pops Open When Fridge Closes
by: Anonymous

I'm having the same problem. It opens the freezer so little that I don't notice.

This time it did it on my way out of town and then ran the entire time I was gone.

Expensive, premature wear and not good for the food. There doesn't seem to be an easy fix.

Jul 07, 2011
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Frigidaire Refrigerator Door Problem
by: jac

We have the same Frigidaire refrigerator model with the same problem.

When the lower door is closed, the upper [freezer] door pops open, not much, just about 1/4 inch. Not enough to notice, but enough to let room air into the freezer compartment causing icing. The magnetic gasket does not seem to be powerful enough.

Frigidaire has not been helpful so far.

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Apr 17, 2011
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Possible Answer to Door Problems
by: Spiraled

This is most likely due that air is allowed to pass from the freezer area into the refrigerator area.

Both compartments, when closed, create a vacuum.
When closing the refrigerator door after having been open, letting cold air escape has changed the air pressure.
Then closing the door forces more pressure back into the freezer compartment.

I have seen this on a number of refrigerators. Most people just deal with it. It could be a weak seal around the freezer door, but on a new one, I would just suggest loading the freezer door area with heavier items.

Feb 25, 2011
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Frost in the Freezer
by: Anonymous

I just bought the same model Frigidaire refrigerator and the freezer compartment is full of frost.

The door also opens when I close the refrigerator door.

This is the worst frige I have ever bought!!

Mario

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Sep 21, 2010
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My GE Profile Does That Too
by: Tony

My 16yr old GE Profile does that too!! It's so annoying.

Though I think mine is because the door ice maker freezes over and leaves a big chuck of ice hanging down which makes the freezer door open easier on its own, when I close the lower door.

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Why Does Closing My Refrigerator Door Cause The Freezer Door to Open on My Frigidare Top Freezer Refrigerator (Model #LGUI1849L)?

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