how to fix broken seal on Coldspot freezer

[Lisa7777777]

Hello Everyone!

       I am looking for advice on fixing a broken seal on a Coldspot freezer. I've already tried clear silicone and vaseline as well, and the seal immediately came apart again. Is there anyone that can offer suggestions for what I can use to fix the seal? I'm unable to find a replacement seal due to the age of the freezer, therefore, fixing it is my only option. I Thank Everyone in advance for their advice.

[Terry Carmen]

As far as I know, nothing sticks to door gasket material.

There used to be bulk gasket available in a roll that you could cut to length, but I don't know if they still make it.

You could also buy a "too big" gasket and cut it down or if you have the part number, check ebay.

[16345Ed]

There are universal gaskets just need to find your size. 
 

http://SUPCO SU2003 GIDDS-653260 Universal Refrigerator Door Gasket 32" x 55" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EZ6NC36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VR02GERYPDCDHMSREB8V

[Lisa7777777]

Hello Terry,

       Thank You for your reply. If I purchase either a 'bulk gasket' if it's available or one that's too big, would you please explain how it is going to work as it will not be a completely closed seal? Thank You for your information

[Lisa7777777]

Hello 16345Ed,

       Thank You for your reply. The gasket seal is actually for the freezer, not the refrigerator. Do you have any additional suggestions as to where I might find a freezer seal? Thank You

[Terry Carmen]

2 minutes ago, Lisa7777777 said:

       Thank You for your reply. If I purchase either a 'bulk gasket' if it's available or one that's too big, would you please explain how it is going to work as it will not be a completely closed seal? Thank You for your information

It will work "better than nothing" but not as well as the right gasket. With the bulk gasket you would need to use silicone on the corners.

If it's so old that the gasket is NLA, I'd replace the freezer. The new freezers are so much more efficient than the old ones that the payback period in electricity is often only a few years. Also, there are government rebate programs that might kick in some money.

Terry

 

[Lisa7777777]

Hello Terry,

      Thank You for your reply. As per your first reply, 

On 7/23/2021 at 5:46 PM, Terry Carmen said:

As far as I know, nothing sticks to door gasket material.

How then, will purchasing a bulk gasket help if you know of nothing that will adhere it to the corners?

[Terry Carmen]

6 minutes ago, Lisa7777777 said:

How then, will purchasing a bulk gasket help if you know of nothing that will adhere it to the corners?

If you're careful, you can cut a notch in the corner without cutting the outside edge, then silicone the joint. 

However I recommend my second option, which you omitted: "If it's so old that the gasket is NLA, I'd replace the freezer."

[Lisa7777777]

Hello Terry,

      Thank You for your reply. I'm still not following how putting silicone on the joint would seal it if, as you mentioned, it wouldn't stick to door gasket material. Also, I was advised by many appliance repair professionals to not purchase a new freezer, as nothing will compare to the excellence of the current freezer. I've never had any issues prior to this one, so I have no interest in purchasing a new model.

[Terry Carmen]

3 hours ago, Lisa7777777 said:

I'm still not following how putting silicone on the joint would seal it if, as you mentioned, it wouldn't stick to door gasket material.

It sticks but will look ugly and come apart at some point.

> Also, I was advised by many appliance repair professionals to not purchase a new freezer, as nothing will compare to the excellence of the current freezer. 

I wouldn't be putting more than $20 and 10 minutes work into a freezer that's so old that the door gasket is NLA. I suspect you'll have the same opinion after you spend a day trying to get it to lay flat, not wrinkle and seal properly, and then you'll go buy a new freezer.

 

[Lisa7777777]

Hello Terry,

       Thank You for your reply. I would not be 'spending a day trying to get it to lay flat, not wrinkle and seal properly'. And, as i mentioned in my previous reply,

On 7/25/2021 at 1:18 PM, Lisa7777777 said:

I've never had any issues prior to this one, so I have no interest in purchasing a new model.

Therefore, I will not be purchasing a new freezer, regardless of whether the 'fix' that you suggested is successful.

Also Terry, I submitted a question to this forum for a helpful answer, not for an unprofessional reply. For future reference, a consideration of the manner in which you reply to a question from a customer is in order.

[Terry Carmen]

10 minutes ago, Lisa7777777 said:

   Thank You for your reply. I would not be 'spending a day trying to get it to lay flat, not wrinkle and seal properly'. And, as i mentioned in my previous reply,

There isn't much choice. You can either spend time trying to make it seal properly or have a freezer that builds up frost very quickly.

 

12 minutes ago, Lisa7777777 said:

Also Terry, I submitted a question to this forum for a helpful answer, not for an unprofessional reply. For future reference, a consideration of the manner in which you reply to a question from a customer is in order.

The answer I'd give a customer would be "your door gasket is no longer available."

 

 

[16345Ed]

12 hours ago, Lisa7777777 said:

Also Terry, I submitted a question to this forum for a helpful answer, not for an unprofessional reply. For future reference, a consideration of the manner in which you reply to a question from a customer is in order.

You are not a customer you’re on a free forum getting FREE advice. Maybe you should be appreciative of his time he spent on this for FREE. We don’t get paid to answer your questions. We volunteer our time. 
 

On 7/25/2021 at 12:37 PM, Lisa7777777 said:

Hello 16345Ed,

       Thank You for your reply. The gasket seal is actually for the freezer, not the refrigerator. Do you have any additional suggestions as to where I might find a freezer seal? Thank You

Seals Are seals gotta find right size

Edited July 27, 2021 by 16345Ed

[Son of Samurai]

Aaaaand that's the last we're going to hear of Lisa. I have escorted her off the premises.

Ed and Terry, you were both completely in the right here. She was getting free help and good advice from real techs, and she couldn't see the value in that. We don't want folks like that around Appliantology.

Keep up the good work, guys!