How Do You Fix A Refrigerator That Cools Poorly?
Are the foods in your refrigerator spoiling quickly? Do your drinks feel warm? You could have a bad compressor or condenser fan, which means calling in a professional. But if you’re lucky, the problem may just be dirty coils or troublesome door gaskets. To clean the coils, see How to Refresh a Smelly Refrigerator. To fix the gaskets, follow these steps. Inspecting and cleaning a door gasket Step 1 Inspect the gasket for dirt or debris that could prevent it from sealing. If you find any, remove the large debris, then wash the gasket, using a scrub brush and warm, soapy water. Step 2 Check the gasket for cracks or tears that can let cold air escape. If you find any, replace the gasket. If the gasket appears to be solid, go on to step 3. Step 3 Check the seal: Open the door, insert a dollar bill partway and shut the door on the bill. Try to pull out the bill. You should feel some resistance. Repeat the test at several points around each door. If the bill slips out easily, replace the gask
Are the foods in your refrigerator spoiling quickly? Do your drinks feel warm? You could have a bad compressor or condenser fan, which means calling in a professional. But if you’re lucky, the problem may just be dirty coils or troublesome door gaskets. To clean the coils, see How to Refresh a Smelly Refrigerator. To fix the gaskets, follow these steps. Inspect the gasket for dirt or debris that could prevent it from sealing. If you find any, remove the large debris, then wash the gasket, using a scrub brush and warm, soapy water. Check the gasket for cracks or tears that can let cold air escape. If you find any, replace the gasket. If the gasket appears to be solid, go on to step 3. Check the seal: Open the door, insert a dollar bill partway and shut the door on the bill. Try to pull out the bill. You should feel some resistance. Repeat the test at several points around each door. If the bill slips out easily, replace the gasket. Remove the old gasket. It is held to the refrigerator b
