Weak refrigerator gasket
#1
Weak refrigerator gasket
This is one of those tricks everyone should just know, so I'm sharing. When your refrigerator or freezer shows signs of a weak seal - (those mildew spots where air and moisture get in/out or when you shut the freezer the refrigerator door sort of puffs out and then back again).
This can happen to even new appliances. One seal will be very strong the other a bit weaker.
When you wipe the gasket down during general cleaning, dry it off and take a bit of vasaline and rub it on the gasket. It is amazing how much tighter the seal is. Reapply as needed.
This can happen to even new appliances. One seal will be very strong the other a bit weaker.
When you wipe the gasket down during general cleaning, dry it off and take a bit of vasaline and rub it on the gasket. It is amazing how much tighter the seal is. Reapply as needed.
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Several, several years ago my husband's uncle thought my freezer above the frig needed this treatment. He applied vasoline (maybe a little too much) . The door was so tight when I tried to open it the seal pulled loose from the door. Just a causion. Be careful.
#7
Most gaskets seals are made from latex now. Vaseline shouldn't be a problem over the life of one. My freezer and fridge has a vacuum that seals around the door. I can hear the suction when I close the door. I haven't thought to check the seals.
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