Most people don’t know what gaskets are, let alone the importance of them. Gaskets are the rubber seals that line the perimeter of your fridge. These seals are the reason that your food stays cold and the temperature of your fridge stays constant. Gaskets seal your fridge to keep everything inside fresh–warm air is kept out and cool air is kept in. Over time, gaskets become worn out. Every time you open your fridge, your gasket is becoming more worn. I can’t stress enough the importance to maintain your gasket. Proper maintenance will lead to fewer tears or gaps in your gasket which allows the gasket to work as it is supposed to. Here are some tips to help:
First, regular cleaning. As dirt and dust build up on your gasket, it lowers its ability to seal to the other side. To remove dirt and other debris, use mild soap and water. Make sure not to use any harsh chemicals because it might break down the rubber and cause more damage than good. But using mild soap shouldn’t cause any issues, it will gently take off the dirt or dust and bring a stronger seal.
I would also recommend regularly checking for damage. It doesn’t take long, just run your hands along the gasket and inspect it for any tears or gaps. Make sure you look for signs of wear, this might mean that your gasket needs to be replaced soon, depending on how far the damage extends.
You should also check the alignment of your gasket and fridge door. There are many reasons why your gasket may not seal properly, and this is one of them. If the alignment is off, your gasket cannot fit properly in order to seal.
Sometimes, your gasket may be too far gone to be helped. If there are multiple or deep tears in the rubber, or your gasket is too worn down, it might need to be replaced. There may be gaps between the gasket and the fridge that you cannot close. In this case, you should get it replaced right away. The longer you wait to get it replaced, the faster your food will go bad, the higher your energy bill will be, and the more money you will have to spend on food. Make a quick call to a company that services personal or household refrigerators and most companies can get it to you very quickly. Most gasket companies only service commercial refrigeration gaskets, so ensure that this company will help you out. Worst case scenario, you make a call and they tell you with regret that they can’t help. No big deal! Just make another call. Easy as that.
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