How to Troubleshoot KitchenAid Refrigerator Door Problems
- 1). Check your KitchenAid refrigerator door to see if you have a switch that says "Energy Saver" or something like this. If you get condensation inside your refrigerator, this switch may be malfunctioning. Turn the switch to the opposite setting and wait 24 hours. If you had condensation, and it now disappears, the switch was in the wrong setting. If nothing happens and you still have condensation, you may need a new switch.
- 2). Inspect the hinges on your KitchenAid refrigerator door. If a hinge is misaligned and the door doesn't sit flush when it's cold, your refrigerator won't cool properly and may build up condensation around the gasket and inside the refrigerator. You may need to tighten the bolts on the hinges with an adjustable wrench to solve this problem. If the hinges are bent, you will need to purchase new hinges and replace the old ones.
- 3). Check to see if the KitchenAid refrigerator door gasket is providing a good seal. Open the door, hold a dollar bill against the gasket so half of it is sticking out when you close the door, and try pulling the dollar bill out while the door is shut. If you feel a resistance to your pull, the gasket is holding the door tightly shut. Try this up and down portions of the door. If the dollar bill pulls out without resistance, you'll need to replace the door gasket.
- 4). Check to see if the freezer door pops open when you shut the refrigerator door. If it pops open, you may need to raise the front levelers on the refrigerator to ensure that each of the doors is securely closed.
- 5). Test the switch inside the door that operates the light bulb. The light should go on and off when you press and release the switch. If the light is out permanently, first try putting a new bulb in its place. If this doesn't work, you may need to replace the light switch or realign the door so it contacts the switch when closing.