Replacing and repairing Refrigerator seals

Fridge seals are also prevalently used in freezing units and help keep the food fresh. However, after constant usage of the fridge, the seal will be damaged and lose its utility. This will lead to loss of the cool air inside via leakage, further leading to food spoilage. This will also add to the electricity bill and hamper the life of the refrigerator. In such cases, you either have the option to replace the refrigerator seals or to repair it. 

  To replace fridge seals, you can approach the vendor from the refrigerator was purchased or you can go to a dealer of spare parts who has a myriad of such artifacts with him. Negotiating to get the least price from these individuals is a good option.

To repair broken refrigerator seals you need certain materials such as a screwdriver, a new seal and stripping tape.

On obtaining these items, following 4 basic steps will help you revert your fridge to an optimum condition.

Step 1:

Buy the proper seal as per your door. The measurements of the seal can be found on the label within the fridge. If there is no label, measure the door yourself and purchase the seal from a shop selling appliances.

Step 2:

Loosen the screws inside the edge of the seal from the retainer of the fridge. Take careful care to not apply unnecessary force which may damage the fridge.

Step 3:

Remove the old seal from behind the liner and attach the new seal in place from the top. Make sure that it fits completely around the door and doesn’t cause problems in the opening and closing of the same. Check the alignments and then tighten the screws back in place.

 Step 4: 
Check again to make sure that no gaps exist for air to leave the interior of the refrigerator. If any such gaps do exist, make sure to use the stripping tape to cover then completely and make the fridge secure.

Repairing fridge seals is not too difficult a task. But if you are unsure, then it is better to hire a mechanic.