Replacing Commercial Refrigeration Gaskets Atlanta

By Scott Patterson


Refrigerators when well maintained should provide several years of good service. Their main purpose whether in a commercial or household setup is to store things at relatively cold temperatures. After several years of service, you may find some refrigerators increasing their temperatures gradually. The main cause of the increase in temperature is usually warm air that gets into the refrigeration space even the door has been shut. When this happens, replacing the refrigeration gaskets Atlanta is the best solution.

A refrigeration gasket is that strip that you will find on the door edges of your refrigerator door. It is usually made of rubber and its main purpose is to keep the refrigerator door tightly shut. This prevents the entry of any warm air into the fridge. It also keeps the cold air in when the door is closed.

Apart from the gasket, modern refrigerators also contain magnets. These magnets support the gasket and give the door an extra grip. This helps keep the door shut tightly.

Gaskets usually wear out after some time. They loosen the grip on the door and this allows warm air to get into the refrigeration system and increase the temperature. This has a negative impact as it prevents frost buildup on the cooling coils.

The overall effect of the warm air is negative on the entire system of refrigeration. The refrigerator also ends up consuming more energy during the defrost cycle. This in turns impacts the efficiency of the refrigerator.

Identifying a faulty gasket is simple and will only take a few minutes. One needs to be sure that the gasket is the issue of the poor performance of the refrigerator before one can replace it. A simple technique can help you do this.

A visual inspection of the gasket is the most direct method. You will need to look all around the edges of the door to identify any cracks, mold buildup or any presence of any decaying food on the gasket. You also need to confirm that the gasket is fitted properly.

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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