Is it possible to change the rubber band on the refrigerator door? How to replace the rubber seal on a refrigerator.

After several years of operation of the refrigerator, the rubber door seal very often fails. And although at first glance this is a minor defect, in fact it can lead to compressor failure and subsequent expensive repairs.

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• The temperature inside the refrigerator is high.
• The refrigerator operates continuously, without periodic shutdowns.
• Rapid formation of ice around the freezer in single-chamber refrigerators and on the back wall of double-chamber refrigerators.
• Water is leaking from under the refrigerator.

If your refrigerator has one of the problems listed above during operation, then you need to check the rubber seal for leaks. To do this, you need to take a paper strip 40 - 50 mm wide. Place it across the seal and close the door. If the paper does not pull out, this means that the rubber is fully performing its functions, and if the paper falls out, then a flow of heated air enters the refrigerator at this point. To accurately identify problem areas, it is necessary to check the entire perimeter of the seal.

There are several ways to avoid immediately replacing the seal, but they are only temporary repairs. Subsequently, you will still have to change the tires yourself or.

1. The simplest method involves heating the gum without removing it from the door. Using a hair dryer, it is heated at the place where the gap is formed to approximately 70C° and slightly stretched. After this, close the door until it cools completely.
2. The following method was used back in the USSR. It is more complicated, but much more effective. The seal is carefully removed and soaked in boiling water. After cooling, it is installed in its place.
3. If the deformation of the seal is insignificant, then as a temporary measure you can glue a strip of paper or other similar material under the pressed area.
4. A good result is obtained if you move the refrigerator door to the other side. With a probability of approximately 50%, the tightness of the seal will be restored.

Replacing a seal mounted on foam

Before you begin dismantling the seal yourself, you should make sure that you have available necessary tools and skills in their use. Incorrect selection and installation of the seal, poor fastening at the joint or poor-quality installation of the door will lead to the loss of a large amount of time and damage to expensive household appliances.

1. The door is removed from the refrigerator and carefully placed with the inner surface facing up.


2. Using a sharp knife or other suitable tool, remove the old seal. After which it is necessary to carefully remove all remaining layers of foam without damaging the door coating.
3. Holes for self-tapping screws are drilled along the entire door. The distance between them is no more than 130 mm.
4. The new rubber seal is cut to the required length and installed in the groove, after which it is fixed with self-tapping screws.
5. The door is installed in its place and adjusted so that the seal fits tightly along its entire length.
Caring for the rubber seal
The shape of the seal is such that various contaminants and bacteria easily accumulate on it. Therefore, it must be washed periodically with normal detergent. After which it is treated from a can with special silicone grease for rubber seals.
Important! Open the refrigerator using the handle specially designed for this purpose. When you open it with your hand by the edge of the door, each time you press on the seal and move it, in the process it becomes deformed and fails.

The problem of seal wear is most common in older refrigerators. But a new unit can also fail as a result of careless operation or initially incorrect installation. Meanwhile, damage to the sealing gum leads to changes temperature regime in the refrigerator under the influence of warm air entering it. As a result, in order to create and maintain the set temperature, the refrigerator compressor begins to work without turning off, which can lead to its faster failure. A breakdown of the motor-compressor will result in expensive repairs for the owner of the unit. To prevent such a serious malfunction from occurring, it is better to take care of replacing the damaged seal in a timely manner. RemBytTech specialists will change the rubber seal on your refrigerator within 24 hours of your request!

Prices for replacing a refrigerator seal

The replacement cost depends on the make and model of the unit and is from 2500 rubles. The total amount includes the price for a new seal and the work of a specialist.

*Prices are approximate. Final costReplacing the gum in the refrigerator will be determined by the technician after examining the extent of the problem.

Work order

If the seal is pressed under the cladding, when replacing, the following work is performed:

• The technician removes the refrigerator door.
• Removes old rubber around the entire perimeter of the door, carefully separating it so as not to damage the door. Remains of glue or foam are carefully cleaned from under the door trim to ensure a tight fit of the new seal. When the groove in which the seal was placed is empty, it’s time to start fixing the new rubber band. Its thickness should be slightly larger than the width of the groove to ensure reliable fixation of the seal in the refrigerator door.
• The technician fixes the new rubber band. The joints of the two ends of the seal are firmly connected to each other and glued together.
• The door is attached to the refrigerator.

Replacement procedure rubber seal seems simple only at first glance. We do not advise you to experiment on your own! Incorrect selection of the seal, its fixation, unsealed processing of joints or careless fastening of the door can result in hours of useless work for a non-professional, as a result of which problems with the presence of gaps will remain unresolved.

Benefits for you

• Free visit of the master. You will not have to pay for a specialist to visit your home if you agree to further repairs by RemBytTech specialists.
• Transparent prices. Our website shows full prices, taking into account the cost of specialist work and a new sealing gum.
• Home repairs. Our specialists will repair the seal right at your home. You don't have to take it to a repair shop.
• Convenient work schedule. We work for you from 8 to 22 hours without holidays and weekends. Therefore, you can easily select a convenient time for the master’s arrival.
• 1 year warranty. We are confident in the professionalism of our specialists and confirm the quality of the work done with a 1-year guarantee.

How can you tell if there is a problem with the seal in your refrigerator?

The first sign of problems with the rubber seal is the refrigerator door not closing tightly. If you doubt the presence of gaps in the seal, check it with a simple experiment. To do this, you will need a long strip of paper 4-5 cm wide. It must be placed perpendicular to the refrigerator door and closed. If the elastic band is not damaged, then you will not be able to pull the paper out of the closed refrigerator. The falling out of the paper is a sign of the presence of a gap through which warm air enters the refrigerator. To identify the presence of gaps, you need to “walk” such a probe along the entire perimeter of the door.

In addition, indirect indicators of problems with the seal are:

• Constant operation of the refrigerator without shutting down. Getting into the refrigeration or freezer warm air through the gap between the door and the body of the refrigerator “forces” the compressor to work longer and more actively to create and maintain the set temperature.
• Increased temperature in the refrigerator. This occurs due to warm air entering it. The motor-compressor physically “cannot” cool the air to the required temperature.
• Naledi formation on the back wall due to warm air entering the refrigerator. If the refrigerator is single-chamber, heavy ice will also form around the freezer compartment.
• Presence of a snow coat and a leak from the refrigerator. The ice that has grown on the walls of the unit melts due to warm air entering the refrigerator through the gaps between the housing and the damaged seal. As a result of defrosting, water appears under the lower drawers. As it accumulates, it can flow out of the refrigerator chamber along the front of the refrigerator or flow into the drain pan. But since the pan is not designed to hold a large amount of water, it ends up on the floor and a puddle may be visible on the floor under the unit.

It is important to understand that damage to the rubber seal on the refrigerator door is not a trifle, but a breakdown that can greatly affect the operation of the entire unit and lead to more serious troubles. To avoid complex and expensive repairs, do not hesitate to call a specialist! It’s better to immediately contact “RemBytTech”:

7 (495) 215 – 14 – 41

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Our specialists will replace the seal quickly and with a guarantee!

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It often happens that a refrigerator that has served its owners faithfully for several years suddenly begins to malfunction. The cause of the malfunction turns out to be the seal for the refrigerator. What to do in this case - revive the old one, change it, or go to the store for a new unit?

How can you tell if the seal has failed?

No kitchen today is complete without a refrigerator. Like other household appliances, it requires proper care and sometimes repair. A problem that you can fix yourself is a worn seal on the refrigerator door. This may lead to changes in temperature.

The seal should be changed if:

• Ice appears on the (back) wall of the refrigerator;
• the door does not close tightly.

You need to know that the slightest defect in the seal leads to the fact that the refrigerator begins to work poorly. At first, this may not affect the quality of food storage, but the warm air entering the chamber causes the compressor to turn on more often. This often leads to a reduction in the service life of the unit.

There is a very simple way to check how reliable your refrigerator seal is. For this you will need a sheet of paper. Place it in the gap between the camera and the door and close it. In this case, the paper should be held tightly and not move from side to side.

Restoring the seal

You can try to repair the slightly deformed rubber on the refrigerator door. For this you will need a hairdryer. With its help, you need to warm up the rubber gasket well and gently stretch it over the problem area.

There is another way. It involves soaking the seal in water. To do this, it must be removed and placed in hot water. When it softens and becomes more elastic, you can put it in place.

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If restoration does not bring the desired result, then you need to buy a new seal for the refrigerator. You can replace it in several ways. This largely depends on how it was originally installed. Let's consider two ways.

Use a sharp knife to cut off the old rubber. The new seal must be cut along the inner edge so that it does not extend beyond the door. It can be glued with double-sided construction tape.

Pry up the lining and pull the seal out. The new rubber is installed in the grooves with a screwdriver (the hard edge is directed inward). In order for the refrigerator seal to hold better, you can use a few drops of superglue for reliability.

If the old gasket is attached to foam, then use a sharp knife to dismantle it. And in order to install a new one in its place, you will need self-tapping screws. The refrigerator door must be removed and placed on a stable and level surface. Carefully cut where the rubber is attached to the door and tear it off. Thoroughly clean the door of any foam. Drill holes for screws around the perimeter of the door. Cut the seal to the required size and secure it to the door with self-tapping screws. The rubber should be attached freely, without tension. Now the door can be returned to its place. Using awnings, adjust the uniformity and tightness of its fit.