How to Install

Refrigerator gasket installations generally fall into two categories: Push-in or Screw-in.

Preparation before installation is key. It is recommended to slightly warm up your refrigerator gaskets to enhance their flexibility. This can be achieved by placing them in a bucket of warm water for 30-60 seconds or using a heat gun/blow dryer for a few seconds all around the gasket.

Push-in Gaskets:

Installation:

1. Remove the old gasket by carefully pulling it off from its track. Avoid excessive force, as it may damage the door track. For stubborn gaskets, consider heating them up first and then carefully using a flat-head screwdriver alongside the inside of the track to remove them.
2. Line up the new gasket with the door/gasket track and gently push the center dart into the track using your thumb or another smooth surface. Begin with the top two corners and work your way around, applying a bit of force to secure the dart to the track/door. While it might initially seem too large, massaging the gasket into the track should ensure a proper fit.

Screw-in Gaskets:

Installation:

1. Remove the screws/rivets from the metal plate holding the old gasket, noting how the gasket is attached to the door.
2. Clean the surface area of the door after removing the old gasket. Place the flap of the new gasket behind the securing plate and attach the gasket to the door. Screw in one side and then the opposite side to hold it in place until you completely attach the new gasket to the plate/door.

Potential Issues and Solutions:

• If there is more than an inch sticking out, you may have ordered the wrong size.
• If the gasket does not hold into place with the track, you may have ordered the wrong profile.
• If one area/corner is not sealing completely, use a heat gun/blow dryer in that area to slightly stretch out the gasket material. Close the door for a few minutes to allow it to cool down and hold its shape.
• If the seal is catching on the hinge side, you may need to realign the hinges. This adjustment is sometimes necessary for the door to adapt to a new seal, as the old one was likely compressed in place for some time.