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.