Quick answer
Check the gasket for cracks, loose sections or dirt, make sure nothing inside blocks the door, and that the fridge is level and tilts slightly backwards. On French-door fridges, check the vertical hinged flap between the doors.
Overview
The magnetic gasket around the door sticks to the cabinet frame to keep air out. Over time it can harden, crack or get dirty and lose its grip.
French-door fridges have a hinged flap on one door that folds as it closes to cover the gap between the doors; if it doesn’t fold correctly a small gap lets air through.
Likely causes
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Dirty or damaged gasket
Cracks, loose edges or sticky food residue stop a tight seal.
Related parts: Door gasket
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Items blocking the door
An overloaded door shelf, or a box or drawer sticking out.
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Fridge not level
A fridge should tilt slightly backwards so doors close by themselves; any forward tilt leaves the door slightly open.
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Loose hinges or sagging door
Heavy loads on door shelves over time can make the door sag.
Related parts: Door hinges
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Hinged flap between doors
On French doors, a stuck or broken flap leaves a gap between the doors.
Safe checks before calling a technician
Unplug the fridge before cleaning the rear grille or moving it, and close the water supply tap if there’s a leak. Don’t remove inner panels or the compressor cover, and never chip ice with sharp tools — you could puncture the refrigerant tubing.
- Paper test: close the door on a sheet of paper in several places — it should be held firmly.
- Clean the gasket and frame with warm water and mild soap, then dry thoroughly.
- Inspect the whole gasket for cracks or sections out of their groove, and gently press them back in.
- Lighten heavy loads on door shelves.
- Make sure the fridge is level and tilts slightly backwards per your manual (using the adjustable feet).
- On French doors, make sure the hinged flap folds freely as the left door closes.
Parts involved
Door gasket
Seals the door; damage lets in warm humid air, weakening cooling and forming frost.
Door hinges
Carry the door and set its alignment; looseness prevents a tight seal.
When should you call a technician?
- The gasket is cracked or hardened and needs replacing.
- The door clearly sags or the hinges are loose.
- Persistent frost near the door despite cleaning and adjusting.
- The hinged flap is broken.
Need a Samsung repair technician?
Send us the model, the error code and a description of the fault — or book a technician visit in Amman, Zarqa, Salt, Madaba or Sahab.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to replace the fridge gasket?
If it’s cracked or hardened and has lost its grip, yes — a good gasket saves energy and prevents frost and weak cooling.
Why does my fridge door bounce back open?
Usually the fridge tilts forward, something blocks the door, or the hinged flap isn’t folding on French doors.
Is moisture on the outer frame normal?
In humid weather a little condensation can form, but heavy condensation near the gasket may indicate an air leak.