When you open a fridge or a freezer and then close it again, why does it become harder to open again right after?

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When you open a fridge or a freezer and then close it again, why does it become harder to open again right after?

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When you close the door quickly, it compresses against the seal, pushing out a little more air than the fridge usually contains. This causes less air pressure in the fridge for a moment, and the air is slightly cooled, which adds a little pressure difference. After a minute or so, enough air leaks in that the pressure equalizes.

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