Friday, September 7, 2018

How To Replace Refrigeration Gaskets Atlanta

By Scott Patterson


A refrigerator is a good piece of equipment that is supposed to give you service for several years. Whether it is used in a household or commercial setup, it should look substantial and act functionally well to store things at cool temperatures. However, after several years of use, the temperature of some refrigerators may slowly go up over time. Warm air flows inside lowering the temperatures even when the door is shut. If this happens the first thing that is normally recommended is the replacement of refrigeration gaskets Atlanta.

A refrigeration gasket is that strip that you will find on the door edges of your refrigerator door. It is usually made of rubber and its main purpose is to keep the refrigerator door tightly shut. This prevents the entry of any warm air into the fridge. It also keeps the cold air in when the door is closed.

Modern refrigerators have an added magnetic feature that is fitted on the doors. The purpose of this is to strengthen and support the gaskets to keep the door shut. The magnets help by giving an extra grip on the door.

Gaskets usually wear out after several years of the refrigerator's life. It is important for one to keep a close eye on the gasket and identify any worn out signs. A worn out gasket has adverse effects on the efficiency of a refrigerator. It also negatively affects the build-up of frost on the cooling coils.

The result of the entry of the warm air impact the overall performance of the refrigerator greatly. Not only does it not perform at its best but it also tends to consume more energy to keep running. This is mostly during the defrost cycle.

Replacing the gasket is the simplest and most direct solution for this issue. But in order for you to do this, you need to be sure the gasket is the problem. There is a simple technique that you can use to identify if your gasket is faulty.

You can start by inspecting the gasket visually all-round the door. Look out for any cracks, dirt buildup such as decaying food or mold. You should confirm that the gasket is properly fitting all around the door. The refrigerator door should also be properly aligned with no warping.

If the visual inspection results are good and the gasket seems proper, the next step is to check the strength of its seal. You can confirm this by slipping a bill on the door and shutting it. Normally when the gasket is in proper shape, you should experience resistance when trying to pull the bill out. If little or no resistance is encountered, then the gasket is faulty and needs to be replaced. Repeat this step at all points to be sure.

Modern fridges have magnetic strip gaskets that are actually easier to replace than the old types. Before you start replacing, you will need to identify the type of gasket you have to help you get the replacement for it. In a commercial set up with several fridges, identifying the gasket for each fridge is not a simple thing to do. You will discover that different manufacturers use different gaskets.

When faced with this challenge, seek help from a gasket consultant. You will avoid the trouble of getting the wrong type of gasket for your refrigerator and not fixing your initial problem. The consultant will not only help you identify the right gasket but will also install it for you and do an inspection thereafter to ensure it works as it should.




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