Problem with integrated fridge-freezer door closing …

[swayzak]

Hi

I had a new Hotpoint integrated FF fitted 9 months ago.

There have been problems with the fridge door – the door panel fitted on front (with sliders) was at a slight angle so would close very close to the adjacent cupboard.

Sometimes this meant it didn’t close properly if attention wasn’t paid e.g people pushing door closed & turning away without checking it had closed properly.

After several return visits by different fitters, recently it seemed to have been cured – new hinge & panel now sitting nice & straight.

But tonight I noticed the door has to be given an extra push for the last few inches of closure angle – there is some resistance now at this point.

Have checked but can’t really so cause of this.

The only thing I have noticed is that after the recent repair (when it was closing freely), if I looked sideways into hinge area, the top hinge was visible between door & panel (e.g. slight gap), but bottom one wasn’t.

Now both are visible.

What has happened ? Is it something I can fix easily or do I need to get the fitter out AGAIN (4th time now..) ?

Hope the explanation is clear – with this hot weather I want to get it sorted once & for all !

Thanks

[kwatt]

Re: Problem with integrated fridge-freezer door closing …

Sounds like the door or the unit itself has moved so, it’ll need refitted sadly.

K.

[swayzak]

Re: Problem with integrated fridge-freezer door closing …

Damn

How much would it cost to get someone else to fix this once and for all ?

[kwatt]

Re: Problem with integrated fridge-freezer door closing …

Not got a clue, it will depend on where you are and who’s around you.

You could try the engineer search to get someone locally but there are a number that won’t do integrated installations because of the problems you’ve had, it can be a bit of a hassle if you’re not used to it.

K.

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