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.  

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.