In my opinion, the most important use of the Gasket is to preserve food and keep freshness in your fridge. This rubber seal acts as a barrier between the cold interior of the refrigerator and the warm temperature outside. It stops food spoilage while ensuring its quality and freshness. In case you haven’t read my other articles, gaskets are typically made of rubber and magnetized so that the door seals to the fridge. The gasket lines the perimeter of the fridge to form an airtight seal when closed, ensuring no cold air can escape. What you really need to know is that warm air is prevented from entering and cold air is trapped inside because of the gasket.
The main reason the gasket preserves freshness is because it keeps the temperature consistent inside the fridge. Unwanted rises in temperature will make food spoil faster and increase the speed of bacteria and mold growth. And as I hope you know, no one wants mold on their food. The airtight seal that the gasket creates helps make sure that the food inside the fridge stays at the right temperature.
In addition, the gasket acts as a barrier to the fridge against moisture. Moisture in the refrigerator can lead to the growth of mold or mildew, causing the food to lose all its freshness and usefulness. No one wants to spend money on food that they won’t even be able to eat, right? The gasket helps create a dry environment, best for fresh foods, by preventing moisture from forming in the fridge.
Oxidation is a chain reaction that occurs when food is exposed to oxygen. It can lead to harmful bacteria, fungi, and yeast growing on foods, allowing food spoilage and becoming inedible. Oxygen is a very common way that foods often go bad. Gaskets create a barrier that minimizes oxygen exposure to the foods inside the fridge. Gaskets reduce the rate of oxidation and preserve foods for longer. Without all the fancy science terms, gaskets help preserve the freshness, flavor, and nutritional value of the foods in the refrigerator by preventing oxygen from constantly touching the food.
The gasket also plays an important role in protecting food from bad odors or contamination. Because of the strong seal the gasket creates, odors are not allowed inside the refrigerator and cannot affect the food items. So if your kitchen stinks, at least the food inside the fridge won’t. It also decreases the chances of sickness from the food, which is always a priority when you serve someone else food.
Also, a properly sealed refrigerator requires less energy to maintain the desired temperature. In other terms, lower electricity bills. In better terms, more money to spend on anything you desire. The gasket prolongs the lifespan of this appliance and ensures its effectiveness in keeping food fresh. Over time, gaskets can become worn and their ability to maintain effectiveness can diminish. Gaskets should be maintained, inspected, and cleaned regularly.
Overall, gaskets play a vital role in preserving the freshness of food in the fridge. By creating an airtight seal, food spoilage is protected from moisture or other contaminations. With the gasket, perishable food items are ensured to be safe to eat or cook with. Gaskets help minimize food waste and conserve energy. Refrigerators could not efficiently function without gaskets. So, make sure to take a moment to appreciate your gasket when you look into your fridge full of delicious, fresh, and healthy ingredients and meals.
Reliable Gaskets is the #1 Gasket service company in Southern California. We service all types of commercial kitchens, ranging from amusement parks to small-owned businesses. If you give us a call, we can custom-make and install your gasket in a matter of days. Here’s our motto: high quality, superior service, and affordable prices. You won’t regret giving us a chance to service your business!
