Break the Seal If you don’t have time to wait, you can use your finger to gently break the seal between the door gasket and door frame. Once the pressure is relieved, the door should open easily.
Why is my freezer door so hard to open?
Gay-Lussac’s law states that the pressure of a given mass of gas varies directly with the absolute temperature of the gas, when the volume is kept constant. The cooling of the gas causes a reduction in pressure inside the freezer, resulting in a partial vacuum that makes the door more difficult to open.
Why does freezer door stick?
Your freezer might stick shut temporarily due to dirt or spills, ice buildup or the normal functioning of the freezer’s vacuum system. If you have trouble with a sticking door, troubleshoot the problem before replacing the gasket or calling a technician to replace the door.
How do you fix a refrigerator door that is hard to open?
If your doors / drawers are always hard to open:
Try rubbing paraffin wax or petroleum jelly along the edges of the entire gasket. Paraffin wax is used for canning and is safe for use around food.Do not use candle wax as it may contain chemicals that are not safe for use around food.
