Replacing freezer seals can lower your electricity bills!
Electricity remains a major cost in every household. We do every possible thing there is to be done to save power, such as turning off the fans and lights when not necessary, running the AC 2-3 degrees higher so that the compressor consumes lesser power, and so much more. There’s one thing that we barely think about though, and it can significantly impact your electric bills – freezer seals! Fridge seals play a vital role in keeping our fridge air tight, thereby allowing the compressor to maintain a regular temperature.
If at all your fridge seals get damaged, they will let out all the cool air, thereby making the compressor work harder to maintain a steady temperature. In the process, the compressor will consume way more electricity than it is originally designed to. Not only will this raise your electricity bills by manifolds, but also damage your compressor. It is therefore always a good idea to check whether your freezer seals is in a good condition or not. And if it is the latter, then you will need to replace them at the earliest.
Fridge seals can suffer from various kinds of damages. First of all, fridge seals have a shelf life of 7-10 years. Due to constant usage, and wear and tear, the seal can get damaged and therefore give way to the cool air inside to escape out. Secondly, if the seal was originally not manufactured well, then it won’t last too long. Seals made out of poor substance will need to be replaced in as less as a year or two. And not only will this raise your electricity bills, but also spoil your food faster.
There are two ways to replace a fridge seal – one is the DIY (do it yourself), whereas the second one involves calling a repair guy home to do it for you. Repair guys usually don’t charge much, so if you don’t know how to do it, calling them is the best way to go about. In case you plan to do it yourself, we have some tips for you –
If at all your fridge seals get damaged, they will let out all the cool air, thereby making the compressor work harder to maintain a steady temperature. In the process, the compressor will consume way more electricity than it is originally designed to. Not only will this raise your electricity bills by manifolds, but also damage your compressor. It is therefore always a good idea to check whether your freezer seals is in a good condition or not. And if it is the latter, then you will need to replace them at the earliest.
There are two ways to replace a fridge seal – one is the DIY (do it yourself), whereas the second one involves calling a repair guy home to do it for you. Repair guys usually don’t charge much, so if you don’t know how to do it, calling them is the best way to go about. In case you plan to do it yourself, we have some tips for you –
- First photograph the fridge with the seal so that you have a fair idea of how it is supposed to be. If you remove the seal and later don’t remember how it was stuck inside, then you will have to call a repair guy, thereby flushing all your dreams of DIY down the drain.
- Read up on the internet on how to remove seals. There are a lot of instructional videos that teach you how to pull out the seals carefully.
- Before putting in the new seal, check for wear and tear. If the seal has any kind of damage, return it to the shopkeeper and get a new one. If not, then you can go ahead and start with one end of your fridge. Make sure that you take the help of the screws provided inside the fridge to hold the seal.
- Always ensure that there are no empty spaces left; else air can escape out.
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