Introduction
We'll show you how to replace your refrigerator door gasket in three easy steps. A new gasket will help your refrigerator run more efficiently, which will save you money. So replacing a worn out gasket will pay for itself over time.How to Replace the Door Gasket
Each door of your refrigerator has a molded rubber gasket to keep the cold in and the heat out. When this gasket gets old and brittle, it leaks. If your refrigerator is running more frequently and you suspect it’s losing cold air, conduct these simple tests.
First, inspect the refrigerator door gasket. Is there condensation or even blackish mold anywhere around it? If so, leaking cold air is probably causing warmer kitchen air to condense. Next, close the refrigerator door on a dollar bill. Pull the bill out slowly. If there is a slight drag on the bill, your door gasket is OK. If the bill slips out easily and moisture and/or mold are present, it’s time to invest about $50 to $75 (depending on the appliance brand and door size) and 30 minutes to replace the refrigerator door gasket.
Find the refrigerator make, model and other identification information in the owner’s manual. If you don’t have a manual, look on the inside edge of the refrigerator door or inside either compartment, near the door, for the manufacturer’s identification plate. Search online under “Appliances, Major, Parts” for stores or manufacturer service centers that stock your door gasket. You may also be able to find a parts source by visiting your manufacturer’s website.
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