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Fridge freezer door seal repair advice please
Dear All,
Does anyone know what refrigerator door seals might be made of? I know they have a magnetic insert. Is the actual seal PVC perhaps? I have read you can extend their life by smearing with vaseline I am trying to extend the life of our dated (possibly 1980s, it has chrome trimmed, brown inner circular recessed door handles) Hotpoint Iced Diamond fridge freezer. The seals are damaged so I was going to fit some more modern ones I acquired at our local tip however they are a different size so will need cutting down and gluing. Otherwise does anyone know of a source for such items. I cannot find the model number on the unit itself. The case is 20.75" wide by 55.5" tall by 20" deep if that helps with model identification. Many thanks, Nick |
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Fridge freezer door seal repair advice please
Thanks for that.
I've tried looking everywhere for a model number without success. It probably has worn off as you say. I can't find one on the rear. I may well try the people that you suggest. Does anybody know if the seals are PVC? Thanks, Nick |
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Fridge freezer door seal repair advice please
On Thu, 07 Jun 2007 02:54:55 -0700, wrote:
I've tried looking everywhere for a model number without success. It probably has worn off as you say. I can't find one on the rear. It must have a rating plate somewhere to give not only the electrical ratings but how much it can freeze in 24hrs and what the refrigerant is. Looked inside? -- Cheers Dave. pam is missing e-mail |
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Fridge freezer door seal repair advice please
Thanks.
I'll look harder still, I thought it would be obvious. I can't see anything inside though. Regards, Nick |
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Fridge freezer door seal repair advice please
I looked inside again and you were quite right.
The label is rather tatty and hidden behind the salad tray. This should help in spares locations a great deal. Thanks for your help. Nick |
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On Jun 8, 2:14 pm, wrote:
I looked inside again and you were quite right. The label is rather tatty and hidden behind the salad tray. This should help in spares locations a great deal. Thanks for your help. Nick Hi, If it's just cosmetic damage, sometimes the seal can be turned 180° top to bottom so the damage is hidden. cheers, Pete. |
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Fridge freezer door seal repair advice please
Thanks for that, the damage is a bit more terminal than that though,
causing water leakage. I'm hoping to splice a reclaimed seal assuming it is PVC and I can glue it. I've seen universal seals however I don't know if they will work with our fridge as the seal is sandwiched between door and inner. http://www.spares2go.co.uk/browse/UN.../p11/s7144.htm Does anyone have any experience of these? Regards, Nick |
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