Refrigerator Gasket exchange Tips And Procedures

One of the trickiest maintenance problems you might encounter with your refrigerator in the time to come is the transfer of the gasket. It is tricky because the gasket is linked to two parts of the refrigerator. You might want to ask someone to help you hold the door while you remove the screws.

Step 1: You have to find the right gasket transfer first. Check the legal website of the maker of your fridge. They normally offer parts. If you can't find the part you are seeing for, you can look from appliance market or hardware market for the parts that you need. Make sure it has the right fit. You should know what type of fridge you are using. There are distinct gasket sizes for French-door refrigerators, in depth-fridge, lowest freezer refrigerator and so on.

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Step 2: The new gasket normally feels tough and un-bendable at first. To make it more elastic, you can soak it in hot water. This will make the material pliable. Soak it in hot water for at 15 minutes until the material becomes easier to use.

Step 3: remove all the contents of your fridge. Set aside the perishable goods or place them inside a cooler filled with ice. Unplug the fridge and gently pull it away from the kitchen wall.

Step 4: Get a screwdriver that can remove the screws of the old gasket. Use the driver to remove the screws. Make sure you don't lose the screws.

Step 5: Ask your assistant to hold the door while you loosen up the screw that attaches the door on the covering angle at the upper part of the machine. While loosening the screws, let your assistant partly close the door to fold the old gasket. This will make it easier for the gasket to loosen up. Once you have loosened it up, gently remove the old gasket.

Step 6: Now setup the new gasket. Carefully push the pliant gasket under the metal retainer of the fridge. While you are pushing the gasket, you might want to tighten the screws.

Step 7: Close the door to test the association of the new gasket. It should not have any gaps. If there are gaps, it means a part of the external cover of the refrigerator has been warped. You can try straightening it again.

Step 8: To make sure that air will not leak outside, place Led flashlight inside and turn it on. Close the door and check the side of the door for any leaks.

Refrigerator Gasket exchange Tips And Procedures

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