Anyone have any ideas about refridgerator gaskets? I know its not exactly a homebuilding question, but my client has an old Sears Fridge that she wants to keep in her Fifties-style kitchen after the remodeling is finished, and it needs a new door gasket. No parts are available from Sears or anywhere else I’ve thought of calling. Any suggestions?
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Lots of gasket materials come to mind, but none that are as wide-ranging ("squishable"?) as actual fridge door gaskets. I'd look for a similar sized modern fridge and order a replacement gasket for that. You might have to a drill a few holes or use some wicked glue to make it stick, but I think that will give the best air/heat seal while filling the space and being a shock absorber for the door.
Most modern fridge gaskets are magnetized, older ones are not.
Auto parts catalogs have a huge selection of car door caskets, problem is they usually come in one color, black.
Tygon tubing makes a great gasket, but can be pricey per foot unless you buy a whole roll. Vinyl may work and is a lot cheaper, but would not work for a freezer section (too stiff at 0F), so only applicable for something like the old classic Frigidaire with the small box freezer.
Try Johnstone Supply. They have about 220 outlets nationwide - they list four different cross-section universal gaskets in their catalog - comes in 50 ft rolls, costs less than $25.
Jamey - I don't know where you are located, but the local genuises here are at:
Jacoby Appliance Parts - Trenton, NJ (609) 392-6051 (8-5 daily EST).
They might be able to give you a lead, especially if you can find an 'old-timer.' Or, you can always talk to these guys
T. Jeffery Clarke
Edited 5/2/2002 9:05:11 AM ET by Jeff Clarke
Marcone Applicance is another large distributor of parts.
http://www.marcone.com.
Jamey,
Is this the type with a "hard" latch? I have an old GE in my garage and the rubber gasket around the door was shot. I used some "peel and stick" type of weather stripping, 1/4" thick, and since the door has a positive latch, compresses it real well, works fine. Clean and dry the surface so it will stick. It was a little hard to close for about a week though.