Refrigerator Repair El Paso Texas
Every now and again, our refrigerator repair pros receive calls from customers with concerns about their units’ gaskets. They are those rubbery strips that run around refrigerator and freezer doors. Sometimes they prevent the doors from closing properly and making a tight seal, which is the exact opposite of what they are designed to do. Here’s why:
Rubber gaskets, like all parts of a refrigerator, have a tendency to wear over time. For example, the chemicals and oils used to manufacture the rubber seal may evaporate. If they are not replenished, the rubber will have a tendency to get brittle and break apart. When that happens, the air from inside of the fridge may seep out into the hot kitchen or vice versa. And that may lead to condensation and energy efficiency problems.
A lack of lubrication is not the only reason why a refrigerator’s rubber gaskets break. The seal could also sustain damage from prolonged exposure to sunlight, harsh chemicals, fungi and a pet’s claws as well as food and beverage residue. Thankfully, most of those problems may be resolved with the use of window tint, routine cleaning tasks, gentle cleansers and proper pet care.
Our refrigerator repair pros also know that gaskets have a tendency to do more than tear or otherwise rip apart. They can also expand and contract to the point that it jeopardizes the integrity of the seal. This often happens when refrigerators are placed near HVAC vents, cooking appliances, poorly insulated doors and single pane windows.
For example, let’s say that the refrigerator is sitting directly underneath of a HVAC vent and the heat kicks on. The heat will likely cause the rubber gasket to contract, thereby allowing hot air to get inside of the fridge. If the air conditioner turns on instead, the rubber may expand, which would make it harder to open the refrigerator’s doors. And that could lead to tearing or separation should the homeowner try and force the fridge door open.
To learn more about rubber gaskets, including when to replace them, please contact us. Our refrigerator repair pros in El Paso have been repairing and replacing rubber gaskets with ease for years.
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125 Graphite Dr. Ste. D
El Paso, TX 79932
915-585-2811
