Las Cruces Refrigerator Repair
Every now and then, our refrigerator repair pros in Las Cruces New Mexico receive calls from Las Cruces customers with concerns about their units gaskets. They are those rubbery strips of plastic 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.
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 Las Cruces New Mexico refrigerator repair pros have been repairing and replacing rubber gaskets with ease for years.
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1300 G El Paseo #203
Las Cruces, NM 88001
575-636-2009
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