$65 diagnostic — waived with repair3-month warranty on parts and laborLicensed appliance technician

SYMPTOM · FRIDGE-ONLY · ORANGE COUNTY

Door not sealing properly.

Last updated: May 2026

When a refrigerator door no longer seals — visible gap, condensation around the frame, motor running constantly, ice forming on the gasket — the cause is almost always a worn or compressed door gasket, a failed magnetic seal in the gasket, or a mullion (the strip between the freezer and fridge doors on side-by-side units) heater fault. Gasket replacement runs $200–$400 and finishes in 45–90 minutes on the same visit. Same- or next-day appointments across Orange County, $65 diagnostic waived with the repair.

A weak door seal forces the compressor to run constantly — burns out 2x faster.

(949) 969-8600
$65 diagnostic — waived with repair
30–45 min typical
Same & next-day Mon–Sun

Common causes for this symptom.

  • Door gasket compressed or cracked.

    The rubber seal around the door has been crushed flat or split, breaking the air-tight seal.

  • Mullion failure.

    The vertical strip between French doors that seals the gap has bent, or the heater inside it has failed.

  • Door alignment off.

    The door has dropped or shifted on its hinges, breaking the seal at the top or bottom.

  • Hinge spring weak.

    The hinge no longer pulls the door fully closed when nudged — the door drifts open and warm air enters.

What to expect when we arrive.

  • Marked van, uniformed tech, ID badge.

  • Drop cloth and shoe covers before we step inside.

  • Diagnosis and fixed quote in writing — before any work starts.

  • Genuine OEM parts on every job.

Other symptoms we diagnose.

Three steps. No surprises.

  1. Book in 2 minutes.

    Pick your symptom and a time window. We confirm by text.

  2. Diagnose in 60 minutes.

    We arrive in a marked van, diagnose the issue, and quote the repair before we touch a screw. $65 diagnostic fee — waived if you say yes to the repair.

  3. Fix it today, when we can.

    Most repairs finish in the same visit because parts ride on the truck. Every job carries a 3-month warranty (6–12 months on compressor work).

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What your neighbors said this month.

  • I couldn't recommend this company more highly. I have used them several times and found Ivan to be knowledgeable, responsive, honest and courteous. He has saved me from buying a new refrigerator twice and unlike so many vendors, he is always able to diagnose the problem quickly and always knows how to fix it. If you want someone reliable who truly knows his craft and is always fair and reasonable, call We Fix Fridges!

    — Vicki M.

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  • We have used this company several times now. I wanted to leave a review because Ivan really went above and beyond for this last repair the day before a big holiday weekend. He saved us! 100% recommend him. Besides being so knowledgeable which helps with diagnosis to repairs he is courteous and timely and we have found his prices to be very fair. It's hard to find a trustworthy reliable repair person. We have Ivan on text now!

    — Judy G.

    Yelp · Verified

  • Highly recommended. Been in business with Ivan 3 different times with different appliances and all were satisfactory with problem fixed. He even figured out an indirect minor issue and fixed it for us with no charge without us asking for it. Ivan will be the first one I call in any cases of an appliance that needs repair.

    — Bao P.

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Don't wait — fridge problems get worse.

We have appointments today across all 30 OC cities. Diagnostic is $65, waived with repair.

Or call (949) 969-8600