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Default Weak freezer door gasket

On Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:40:16 -0700, Oren wrote:

On Tue, 12 Jul 2016 13:47:10 -0400, Micky
wrote:

Does this sound like a weak gasket problem?


I've never heard of a weak gasket.


Doesn't mean it doesn't happen. I mentioned cleaning the gasket first
with a bleach water dilute. ( allows inspection too )

See:

"A worn, cracked or torn refrigerator door sealing gasket allows warm
air to get into your fridge, increasing the workload and energy
consumption of your unit. Signs of a leaking gasket include a deformed
shape, mold and moisture on the gasket and brittle cracks in the
gasket’s folds. Deformed door gaskets might be repairable.
Deteriorated door gaskets can’t be repaired and must be replaced. A
new, tight-sealing door gasket will let your fridge run more
efficiently, which will save you money through reduced energy usage."


None of this is about a weak gasket. It's about a worn, cracked, or
torn gasket.

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/repair-fridge-door-seal-27024.html


This is the original post that you snipped entirely:

I noticed that the freezer door bounces open a bit when I close the fridge. It is also noticeably easier to open the door than the fridge side. So I am thinking that our problems are due to a weak gasket. It definitely does not have a strong pull anymore.

I realize it could also be a defrost timer or some other problem.


Nothing you posted has anything to do with the gasket holding or not
holding the door shut as well as a theoretical "non-weak" gasket.