![]() ![]() However, some may not be so visible and you will also need to check the whole of the inner edge of the seal closely. ![]() If at any point the paper/note is not held by the seal and slides easily or freely with little or no resistance this indicates that the seal is failing at that point.Ĥ) Cracks and splits in a door seal may be obvious even with the door closed. Repeat this simple test around the whole of the seal’s surface. If the seal is working correctly you should feel tension as the paper/note slides out. Illustration: Emma McGowan Photograph: Emma McGowanġ) With the door closed, carefully inspect the whole perimeter of the seal looking for obvious flat spots (gaps between the seal and the metal casing of the cabinet).Ģ) Take a piece of paper the size of a £5 note (or a £5 note itself), and wedge it between the door seal and the metal face of the cabinet as you close the fridge door.ģ) Hold the paper/note firmly and slowly pull it out from between the seal and cabinet face. Split or cracked door seals can allow warm air into your fridge and increase your electricity costs. In the long term it can also lead to premature thermostat and compressor failure due to extended operation of these critical components. ![]() This in turn leads to the compressor (which creates the cooling effect within the fridge) running for much longer than normal which increases the running cost. This air quickly condenses and freezes resulting in excessive ice build-up, even in frost-free models. The reason for this is that even an apparently small area of damage to the door seal leads to warm, moist air from the kitchen continuously entering the interior of the cabinet. Unfortunately what may appear to be simply cosmetic damage – such as a fault with the door seal – can significantly add to your electricity bill over the course of a year. However, this means that simple problems are often neglected, simply because it only appears to function correctly. Your fridge and freezer work continuously on a 24/7 basis for 365 days a year and, when compared to other electrical appliances, they are one of the most reliable in your house. ![]()
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