The refrigerator door creaks

The refrigerator door can make annoying squeaking noises, just like any other appliance. The lubricant inside the hinges wears off after a certain period of time. This leads to the fact that the sound of metal parts touching when opening and closing the door creates considerable noise.

Why does the refrigerator door squeak? How to fix the problem?

Most refrigerator doors have two hinges: one at the top and one at the bottom. The freezer compartment also has two hinges, but they tend to require less lubrication since the freezer doesn't open quite often. Renewing the lubricant allows the hinges to slide smoothly, allowing you to open the refrigerator calmly and easily.

What should I do to eliminate the unpleasant grinding noise?

The fastest way to eliminate squeaks is to lubricate the upper and lower hinges with special products. After lubricating the parts with these specialized products, you need to work the part back and forth until the noise disappears. Recommended products for lubricating refrigerator doors:

1. Paraffin wax (not candle wax) – can also be used on door gaskets.

2. Vaseline - recommended for hinges, door gaskets.

3. Mineral oil is a product of petroleum refining.

When using each of the products, you need to take one point into account - the better the quality of the substance, the less often you will have to repeat the procedure.

Lubrication Procedure Steps

The troubleshooting sequence includes several steps:

1. Remove all food and other items stored on the refrigerator door. Open the door and lift the hinges all the way to expose enough parts to apply lubricant. It is advisable to have an assistant, because the refrigerator part can be cumbersome.
2. To lubricate door hinges, use the already indicated list of products. You can purchase them at a hardware store or market. Use only lubricants designed specifically for this type of application, as other oils may leach into the food, ruin the flavor, or even be harmful.
3. Apply a small amount of lubricant to the bottom of the hinge while lifting the door as far as possible. Pull on the bottom of the hinge using a small flat head screwdriver to evenly distribute the Vaseline.
4. Press down slightly, then apply a small amount of lubricant to the top of the joint. Use a small screwdriver to spread the Vaseline as far along the hinge as possible.
5. Open and close the refrigerator door several times to make sure the squeaking noise does not recur. If the door still squeaks, you will need to remove the door from its hinges and thoroughly coat those hinges with Vaseline.

Things you will need:

• screwdriver;
• penetrating lubricant or Vaseline (or materials from the list);
• protective gloves.

Advice! Rub a thin layer of Vaseline over the area above the door seals. Lubricants help extend seal life.

One thing to remember is that some minor squeaks are a result of normal refrigerator operation. For example, squeaks during the first days after starting to use a new device. Also, a faint squeaking sound can be caused by a worn door seal - a strip that is usually made of a rubber material.

It prevents scratches on metal parts. Replacing the seal entails removing the existing material. To do this you need to use high temperature glue.

If the door on the refrigerator makes too much noise, then it can be regarded as a “critical signal”. In this case, lubrication alone will not be enough; it is better to contact a specialist as soon as possible. After all, there are problems that cannot be solved on your own. In order to prevent and prevent annoying squeaking, you should lubricate the refrigerator doors every 2-3 months.