Saturday, 17 August 2013

Importance of Fridge seals Adelaide

Fridge Seals Adelaide No homeowner talks about fridge seals Adelaide despite the fact that it is a really important part of a fridge. The fact is, since the day we bring the fridge from the store in our homes, we switch it on and forget all about it. It is one appliance that is kept on all through the year. Irrespective of the season or the fact that we are on a vacation, the fridge still keeps running. These are things we take for granted and don’t even realize that the fridge may actually need some servicing and replacements.

When it comes to fridges, we won’t react until it stops cooling completely. When it does, we enter a panic mode not knowing what to do. One simple trick to ensure that your fridge is cooling properly is by checking its seal. A Westinghouse fridge seal  is that one component that ensures that the cold air stays within the fridge. It creates a seal to safeguard the atmosphere within the fridge.

Due to wear and tear, the seal can be damaged, which could lead to loss in cool air. This means that your fridge’s efficiency reduces and it needs to work harder to maintain the temperature inside. That’s not all, the electricity bill will also increase and you wouldn’t even realize what is causing it. One energy saving tip that you may not have read often is to replace your worn out fridge seals. Replacing your fridge seal can cut down your electricity bills drastically.

Secondly, when the seal is faulty, it allows the hot air from outside to enter inside. The result of this is that the food inside starts spoiling faster. Usually, food would not spoil within controlled temperatures. But since there are fluctuations in the temperature, food is bound to go bad due to bacteria formation. This will most likely increase your food bills.

Instead of losing money in multiple ways, it is best to simply replace the seals. You can buy them online and install them on their own. You don’t even have to spend a cent on installation! Isn’t that great?


Monday, 12 August 2013

Fisher and Paykel fridge seals repair and other tricks




 A big part of home improvement is ensuring that all electronic appliances function well. If they seem to be functioning well, you still need to maintain them regularly to ensure that it won’t break down soon. The appliances, which are used the most often and for long periods of time, need the maximum care and maintenance. The obvious ones are television and refrigerators. Compared to a refrigerator, a television set requires less care. A refrigerator works all day whether you are at home or not. A television would be operational only when you are at home. Thus, care and maintenance of a fridge is much more essential. Here are some easy maintenance tricks:

Fridge Seals:
 
The seal is one part of the fridge that needs more attention than you think. The main premise of a fridge is to keep the food fresh and healthy by creating a cool atmosphere. But when the seals are in dire need of replacement, you will notice that the cool air within the fridge is escaping from tiny gaps in the seals. You can easily find a replacement seal or gasket at a local store or on the Internet. You will find both Fisher and Paykel fridge seals and Kelvinator fridge seals very easily. If you have some other brand, then you can even take the measurement and share the same to get custom made fridge seals. Installation of seals is easy if you follow the instructions provided.

Fridge light:

Whenever you open the fridge, a yellow light provides you with enough light to find stuff within the fridge easily. At times you may notice that the bulb is not as bright as before or does not switch on at all. In this case you should ideally check the wiring for loose connections. If the wiring has no problem, then you need to replace the bulb. Appliance light bulb is available in the local market and on the Internet. If you are skilled enough you can try to install it on your own. Otherwise, it would be a good idea to call in a handyman to help you out.


Tuesday, 6 August 2013

Extend refrigerator’s life with fridge door seal


For most families, a refrigerator is a one-time investment. You buy it once and don’t bother about it for the next 15 years. Fridges are really expensive and in the period of 15 years, there will be a major price difference in refrigerators that may be a little too expensive for you. So the best alternative is to make sure that the existing fridge continues to operate at optimal levels for a longer period of time. This means that you need to conduct a maintenance check from top to bottom every few months to make sure everything works perfectly. Whenever you conduct a maintenance check, look for the obvious signs like is the refrigeration proper or is the food getting spoilt.

As a part of the maintenance cycle, here are three things you can do:

• Change the Fridge door seal: The Fisher and Paykel fridge door seal should be cleaned regularly. You can use vinegar to clean it, as there are chances that you have dropped food on it. Secondly use the paper trick to check whether it has a tight seal. Insert a paper or a dollar bill and close the door. If you can pull the dollar bill easily, then it is time to replace the door seal. Don’t forget to check both the fridge and the deep freezer. If the seal seems to be problematic, then refer to the user manual as to how it should be replaced.

• Replace the water filter: Refrigerators with filters remove harmful chemicals from the water. You need to replace them  regularly otherwise the dirty filter won’t be able to purify the water.

• Clean the condenser coil: The condenser coils are placed at the back of the fridge. Usually this area is not easily accessible but it is advisable to clean it every few months because the coils gather a lot of dust especially if you have pets in the house. If the dust is not cleaned, the fridge will have to work harder to keep the inside cool. You can easily remove the dust with the help of a vacuum cleaner.