My fridge seals wont stick, is there a spray product or anythingthing else i can use instead of replacing them

Question

its a relativly new fridge only just over a year old i barley use it, its just a small bar fridge, so how could it be worn

Answer 1

Food grade silicon spray available at major appliance parts houses.

Answer 2

Replacing Fridge Seals

Answer 3

I don't know of any door gaskets that are glued on so I would be led to believe that the responder who recommend automotive glue may have been inhaling an excessive amount of glue vapors.

Unless you have a very old refrigerator with a latch the gaskets are magnetic and pull against the cabinet magnetically. Some gaskets hang up on the hinge side and cause the door to almost spring open. A light coating of silicon grease can usually correct that problem. Sometimes the door is twisted and touches along the top but will not seal along the side and bottom or partially down the side and corner of the opposite side from the hinge. This can be corrected by loosening the screws that hold the gasket or the metal strip that holds the gasket fast to the door and adjusting the door.

Some refrigerators have small cams on the bottom hinges that assist the door closing and they can wear and/or break and the door will not stay closed.

If you could supply the make and a correct and complete model number I could possibly shed more light on what you need to do. A gasket usually does not need to be replaced unless it is torn or badly distorted.

Answer 4

Hi Tarzan,
The best thing to do is replace them. Most fridge gaskets are held to the door by screws. There are some door gaskets like my old fridge that are not screwed on. My old fridge was a Kenmore re-badged as a Whirlpool, it was a two doors fridge freezer with water and ice maker.

If this is the case with your fridge and that's the reason why you don't want to change them, because you are not sure how to remove the seal, then don't worry. It's really easy, just take hold of the gasket/seal and give it a firm pull to slide it out from behind the inner and outer case of the door. It's like it's been glued in instead of screwed on.


When the gasket is removed you can see where to screws should have been. It looks like small molded recess for the screws to fit in all around the door. All you do is drill new holes place your new seal on the door and screw it on.

Hope this helps you out.

Answer 5

Dude; Your magnets are wore out or missing. It's MAGNETS that hold your fridge. door closed NOT stick'um or goo!! Some seals are magnetic so you just might have to replace the whole seal. They're cheap but you'll have to order them...While ya' got that seal off is a good time to check and see if the light goes off when the door is closed too...
Happy trails to ya....

Answer 6

The reason its NO STICK is because its a SILICONE RUBBER and silicone resists sticking of any material to it. You need to buy a PRIMER specific for that purpose. You can buy that at an APPLIANCE PARTS STORE. The cost is about $5 for a spray can. Spray the primer let it dry and then apply the adhesive.

I do a lot of repairs for Store Refrigeration door seals. I like the adhesive sold in auto store. Its the best. Go to an automotive store, such as Autozone or Pep Boys. The stuff that sticks on car door seals is a terrific bonder of rubber to metal.

First prime then bond with adhesive.

Answer 7

Have you tried cleaning them with a household solvent? Make sure you clean the door and the fridge frame.

Answer 8

No, you can wipe them off with a damp cloth, but they hold mainly with the magnets inside.

Answer 9

home depot, buy new ones.