Question 1

How can I tell if my fridge or freezer seal needs replacing?

Accepted Answer

The most obvious symptom is a split in the seal, which is often on the bottom of the door making it hard to spot. Other tell-tale signs could be if your fridge is frosting / freezing up, the door doesn't close properly, you have ants in the fridge, mouldy seals and your power bill is high.A quick test to see if your seal is working properly - simply place a torch in the fridge and shut the door. If you can see light coming from the refrigerator then more than likely your fridge seal needs replacing. Fridge Sealers come to you to install professionally.

Question 2

What are the benefits of replacing your fridge seal?

Accepted Answer

A good working fridge seal stops the fridge from freezing or frosting up, makes sure that the door stays shut, seals the fridge completely so no ants can get in, insures that your produce is stored at the correct temperature, and saves on power bills as your fridge or freezer doesn't have to overpower the warm air coming from outside through the broken seals. There are many benefits to having a good working seal! Fridge Sealers replace fridge and freezer seals Auckland wide.

Question 3

What types of seals and fridges do Fridge Sealers service?

Accepted Answer

Fridge Sealers can fix almost any domestic or commercial fridge, freezer or coolroom seal. Old or new. We custom make most seals on site. When filling in our contact form, include the make and model number of the fridge, then we can confirm whether the seal is replaceable.

Question 4

How do I find my fridge model number?

Accepted Answer

Your fridge model number is usually somewhere on the inside of the door. It will say "Model Number" and consist of a series of letters and numbers. You can also sometimes find it on the energy rating rating sticker. In some cases it will be on the back of the firdge / freezer. If it has rubbed off or you can't find it, you can attach close up photos of the seal on the contact form to help us identify the seal. The button below will take you to a web page explaining more on how to find the model number.

Question 5

What tips does Fridge Sealers recommend for looking after fridge seals?

Accepted Answer

To keep your new seals clean use a damp cloth and warm water to wipe general grime off the seals regularly. The sides of a seal are easily cleaned with an old soft tooth brush and warm water.A light coating of petroleum jelly (e.g. Vasoline) on the contact faces of the seal roughly every 3-6 months can greatly increase the life of your fridge seal.Check that your fridge door is hanging square. An askew door is generally caused by people overloading the door or leaning/pulling down on the door. This can easily be fixed and carries a small charge for a stand-alone service and is free with any seal replacement.

Question 6

Can I get a pricing estimate?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! As every brand and make is different, it's impossible to give an absolute figure without inspecting the fridge or freezer in person. Fridge Sealers is able to give a fair ballpark figure through or contact form. Before we start work at your home or business - we can give you a fixed price for the work to be performed and avoid any unwanted surprises.