Why is my upright freezer so hard to open?

In these situations, warm air inside the freezer compartment is rapidly cooled. Since cold air takes up less space than warm air, negative pressure (i.e., suction) results. This can make the door very difficult to open until the negative pressure is relieved.

How do I make my freezer door easier to open?

The easiest way is to turn the temperature up inside the freezer by a couple of degrees. This additional heat will expand the air inside somewhat, which should increase the pressure to the point where the door can be opened.

How do I stop my freezer door from sticking?

If you want to prevent a sticking door, use a thin coat of paraffin wax after cleaning your freezer door and gasket instead.

Why can’t I open my freezer drawer?

Ice buildup under the bottom freezer drawer can prevent it from opening. This is most likely caused by a blocked defrost drain. Unplug and defrost your freezer. Defrosting alone can solve this problem, though you may have to access the defrost drain to remove any remaining ice.

How do you open a stuck freezer?

Unplug to Defrost a Freezer Door That’s Frozen Shut A freezer can take a few hours to defrost, particularly one that’s frozen shut. Before you start, make sure you have a few hours, if not overnight, to allow the ice to melt and release the door. Unplugging the appliance will start the ice-melting process.

How do you keep a upright freezer door closed?

Try rubbing a small amount of vaseline on the hinge side freezer door gasket to keep it from folding inwards and help it to keep a seal. If the gasket is deformed in one area, you can attempt to use a hair dryer to reshape it and make it more pliable so it can seal properly but use caution.

How do you lubricate a freezer drawer slide?

General purpose lubricants that are safe and approved for use in refrigerators and freezers are:

1. Pure Paraffin Wax (not candle wax) – recommended for use on door gaskets and drawer slides.
2. Pure Petroleum Jelly (without medication) – recommended for use on door hinges and roller axles.

Why does the freezer get stuck?

If the freezer drawer is stuck closed and will not open, there is likely moisture that has frozen inside the freezer that is preventing the drawer from opening. This moisture can be a result of having the freezer drawer open with regular usage, or the freezer drawer left slightly open accidentally.

How do you lubricate a freezer drawer?

Lubricating a freezer drawer requires the proper type of lubricant. It is best to use food-safe variants due to possible contact with food. These include any food-grade types of paraffin wax or canning wax, mineral oil, and silicone sprays.

Why is my freezer popping open?

It is not unusual on a two-door refrigerator for one door to pop open when the other door is being closed. The refrigerator and freezer sections are connected by air channels to allow air to pass between them.