Thursday, September 6, 2018

Replacing Your 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 a rubbery strip that lines the edges of a refrigerator door. Its main purpose is to keep the warm air out and the cold air in. It seals the door shut.

The modern designs of refrigerator doors usually add magnets on the gaskets. The main reason for this is to strengthen the gaskets and provide a tighter grip on the door. This ensures the door is tightly shut.

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 gasket looks good as well as the door, check the strength of the seal by slipping a bill on the gasket and shutting the door. There should be a little resistance if the seal is in proper shape. If you are able to pull the bill easily, then the gasket is faulty and leaky. It, therefore, needs replacement. You can repeat this step all around the entire door to confirm this.

In the modern refrigerators, the magnetic strip gaskets are usually easy to replace when compared to the old gasket types. Identifying the gasket in your refrigerator is a crucial step in ensuring you get the right replacement. In a commercial setting with different types of refrigerators, this can be tricky. You can find fridges from the same manufacturer having different types of 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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