A seal only serves its purpose if it is perfectly intact. Dirty or even porous rubbers on the refrigerator cause heat to penetrate the device and the cold, which has been laboriously generated, is lost. The refrigerator must therefore invest more energy in order to maintain the internal temperature. In the worst case, condensation also forms - and the mold blooms. Fortunately, that can be prevented!
The refrigerator seal - indispensable!
The refrigerator seal is an indispensable element of the refrigerator, no matter how inconspicuous. It alone keeps the door area sealed when the door is locked. A porous seal can no longer do this and soiling prevents it from functioning.
We therefore advise you to clean the seals regularly and take good care of them. There is even the possibility to extend the shelf life of the rubber guiding by keeping them with glycerine or talcoman again and again. This treatment keeps the material pleasantly supple.
Switch the fridge seal: a guide
- New fridge seal
Warm water and detergent
Ethanol from the pharmacy
- Wooden scraper
2 soft, lint-free rag
Second glue with brush
1. Remove old fridge seal
In the first step, you must peel natural the old, porous fridge seal. Remnants can be edited with a soft wooden scraper and solve it from the surface.
2. Dissolve stubborn adhesive residues
Stubborn adhesive residues Loosen with ethanol. Use a rag and allow the alcohol to act well. Then wipe the dirt completely.
3. Clean the sealing area
Now clean the sealing area thoroughly: Use a new cloth that you dip in warm water mixed with washing-up liquid.
4th. Dry everything well
Now that everything is really clean, dry the seal area well. This is the only way to hold the new seal that you will apply in the next step.
5. Brush on superglue
Apply the superglue with the accompanying brush to a few centimeters of the sealing area. Place the seal in the adhesive and press it on firmly for a short time.
6th. Prepare step by step
Now apply the refrigerator seal step by step in the manner indicated. The glue just dries too quickly to put everything on at once.
7th. Close the refrigerator
After the worker is done, close the refrigerator for about a quarter of an hour. After that, the seal should really stick.
Tips & Tricks Before closing the refrigerator for the first time, you should remove any adhesive residue that may still be stuck to the surface.
