vendredi 7 septembre 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.

Apart from the gasket, modern refrigerators also contain magnets. These magnets support the gasket and give the door an extra grip. This helps keep the door shut tightly.

Gaskets usually wear out after some time. They loosen the grip on the door and this allows warm air to get into the refrigeration system and increase the temperature. This has a negative impact as it prevents frost buildup on the cooling coils.

A refrigerator that has a worn out gasket tends to consume a lot more energy. The warm air that gets in, affects the refrigeration system and reduces the effectiveness of the refrigerator to keep things cool. This is why it is important to keep a close check on the gasket.

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.

The magnetic strip gaskets in the modernly designed refrigerators are easier to replace when compared to the old designs. However, you need to identify the type of gasket you have so you can get the exact same one. In a commercial setup where there are different types of refrigerators, this is not a simple task. Different refrigerator manufacturers use different types of gaskets.

A gasket consultant is your best bet in getting the right gasket replacement for your refrigerator. Remember, if you replace the gasket with the wrong one, you may not solve your problem at all. A consultant will not only help you identify the right one but will also help you install it and inspect it thereafter to ensure it does the job right.




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