Sunday, July 20, 2014

How To Check Commercial Freezer Gaskets

By Juana Gamble


Most people depend their daily routines in most appliances at home, especially the refrigerator. Once this appliance fails to function, you will also feel bad. Once you open the freezer and notice that foods inside starts to spoil, you are also required to eat them all. But, keep in mind that every problem has a solution. If you have certain skills and knowledge in repairing and inspecting your appliance, it would be easier for you to identify some causes and ways to repair it.

A certain gasket on a freezer is a plastic seal in the edges of the door. If your freezing unit functions properly, then it just means the gasket is airtight. This allows the appliance to work effectively and efficiently. However, if the commercial freezer gaskets begin to fail, then it allows air to leak out and will increase your electric bills and spoils the food inside the unit.

Once you have observed that your unit is not functioning well and not getting any colder, then you should immediately inspect its mechanical seal and replace it if necessary. But, if you can repair it, then there is no need to replace the gaskets.

There are some basic ways in checking the mechanical seal of your ref. First, you may place your fingers in the mechanical unit. If you see that the frames are not providing an amount of coldness, it means that the gasket has been leaked and it blocks a freezing air.

Use a paper to close the door. Place a piece of paper and try to pull the paper from the door. If it tends to slide and does not have a rough composition, then it means that the gaskets are not properly sealed.

Place the lighted flashlight in the refrigerator and slowly close the door. Swith the lights on, in the kitchen and look for some light bleedings in the gasket. If you see an escaping light from the refrigerator, it just means that the gasket is failing and id does not provide an efficient function.

To remove any possible blockage and to remove the food particles that interferes with the seal, clean the gasket with cloth. This will ensure that there are no items in the freezer that are pressed against the door. This will also check if it is the reason to stop it from closing properly. It is important to rearrange the unit and inspect the gasket again. If nothing happens and does not attach properly, it is time to replace it.

The main cause of a certain problem could be due to the door seal. If you see that the door is level, then the reason of it is the gasket. It just needs a thorough cleaning to ensure a tight attachment. Luckily, this could be repaired by an expert at a lower cost and very easy. This is also a common issue that can be resolved easily.

Before calling a technician, it is essential to make a checklist on the things you have observed. This is important once you are evaluating your unit. This would also make it easier for the technicians to determine the problems. This is not only time saving but also money saving method. You should make a highlight with the necessary things that possibly caused a certain issue.




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