Refrigerator door is not closing any longer, just discovered that the rubber all around in lose (29)
bcjenny: Is it possible to re-glue, replace the rubber or will we have to buy new? Any experts out there?
It is a GE and now 15 years old
im betting you can get a new gasket—go to local appliance or hardware store. Did you know some refrigerators seem to last 4-ever? There are even ones with that motor on top still working like a top.It is a GE and now 15 years old
This is a tough one, Jen.
You really have three options.
1. Replace the gasket. This will be tough as finding the schematic to get a viable part number is not easy, even on the internet. You will need the model number off the tag on the back, then search that and “door gasket”. Finding a parts place is much easier these days. Prices vary widely based on manufacturers, model and overall size.
2. Glue this one. In which case I’d suggest thermal gasket paste, from Amazon or other online retailer. The key is the temperature range that it covers. I have some that goes from -30F to 700F (used on my 3D printer head). It’s a silicon paste that you use to make custom gaskets. Might also find it at an auto parts shop. About $6-9
3. Replace it. Which is the most pricey, but it’s new, energy efficient and comes with a warranty.
The repairs are not difficult.
You really have three options.
1. Replace the gasket. This will be tough as finding the schematic to get a viable part number is not easy, even on the internet. You will need the model number off the tag on the back, then search that and “door gasket”. Finding a parts place is much easier these days. Prices vary widely based on manufacturers, model and overall size.
2. Glue this one. In which case I’d suggest thermal gasket paste, from Amazon or other online retailer. The key is the temperature range that it covers. I have some that goes from -30F to 700F (used on my 3D printer head). It’s a silicon paste that you use to make custom gaskets. Might also find it at an auto parts shop. About $6-9
3. Replace it. Which is the most pricey, but it’s new, energy efficient and comes with a warranty.
The repairs are not difficult.
rohaan: im betting you can get a new gasket—go to local appliance or hardware store. Did you know some refrigerators seem to last 4-ever? There are even ones with that motor on top still working like a top.
Rohaan was told appliances last about 20 years, dryer is 26 and still going strongProblem is Cor is not able to do anything as he is sick again.
So it is all up to me
Thank you Stan wow . I have been able a few times to move the refrigerator out, not easy to do.
I could do it again, to get the info.
Looked for new and so many have the freezer on the bottom, we had one and pronto brought it back.
As I told Rohaan Cor is sick again so it is all up to me.
Got some thinking to do here.............
I could do it again, to get the info.
Looked for new and so many have the freezer on the bottom, we had one and pronto brought it back.
As I told Rohaan Cor is sick again so it is all up to me.
Got some thinking to do here.............
Stan, I found the paperwork the model number and Serial number
On the back it gives addresses, consumers support
Going there and see what I come up with.
Lol I now know to call the rubber seals, gasket.
On the back it gives addresses, consumers support
Going there and see what I come up with.
Lol I now know to call the rubber seals, gasket.
I actually like the bottom freezer, I don’t have to stoop to find the ‘science experiments’ hidden behind stuff on the bottom shelf.
As they say to each their own also it was 1800 dollars this one one thousand cheaper.
The only way to get help from GE is to either phone or someone will talk to me now.
I was not up to that
Found Best Buy from $649 to $899 Lol please help with to figure out the size
Dimension 66-V8x29-!/2 x30-1/4 .......is what size how many cubic feet as that is how it is sold?
The only way to get help from GE is to either phone or someone will talk to me now.
I was not up to that
Found Best Buy from $649 to $899 Lol please help with to figure out the size
Dimension 66-V8x29-!/2 x30-1/4 .......is what size how many cubic feet as that is how it is sold?
Hight 61, width 29 I have so much info except no where is it telling me how many cubic that is
bcjenny: Hight 61, width 29 I have so much info except no where is it telling me how many cubic that is
000PS the depth is 28 won't mind if that is 25 incDo you have a local Craigslist? I find deals there all the time. My current fridge was $20, it’s been doing fine for 2 years. It has a broken shelf guard, but otherwise works great and it freezes ice cream rock hard.
To calculate cubic feet. If measurements are in inches.
Width x depth x height / 12
To calculate cubic feet. If measurements are in inches.
Width x depth x height / 12
Ok, I messed up that equation!!
W/ / 12
D /12
H. / 12
Then W x D x H
Oops
W/ / 12
D /12
H. / 12
Then W x D x H
Oops
bcjenny: Is it possible to re-glue, replace the rubber or will we have to buy new? Any experts out there?
It is a GE and now 15 years old
If the rubber is still in tact then yes, you can glue it back on no bother...just give it a clean, make sure all the old glue is cleaned of the door and glue the seal back onto the door..but take your time and try to refit where the old one was..you'll probably still be able to see it's tracks and can use that as a guide..if not, get a ruler and draw a straight line down with a pencil or marker....and follow that line...It is a GE and now 15 years old
make sure it's the correct glue for rubber (assuming it is rubber) and whatever your fridge door is made of......
If the rubber seal has deteriorated, dried out and is crumbling, falling apart then no, you'll have to get a new seal....
P.S, if you use a fast drying glue, do not let your bare skin hands/fingers near it...that stuff glues hard in seconds...so wear some sort of gloves just in case...
I hope this helps ::)
, blathin thank you for this info. Cor want to try to buy a new gasket seal, I am for buying a new fridge
I can not see how you can get an accurate measurement for this seal as it has to be 100 % right
I can not see how you can get an accurate measurement for this seal as it has to be 100 % right
Stan_147: Ok, I messed up that equation!!
W/ / 12
D /12
H. / 12
Then W x D x H
Oops
No Craighlist but do have places were people buy and sell. looked there but nothing I wantedW/ / 12
D /12
H. / 12
Then W x D x H
Oops
On the blogs a man gave me the address of where by just giving your model number they would be able to give you the right gasket.
I send it in and I was told it was the wrong number. I had found that number in two places.
Today decided to buy a new fridge........$695.00 at Costco. no other cost and even have 90 days to return if your not happy...............
bcjenny: Is it possible to re-glue, replace the rubber or will we have to buy new? Any experts out there?
It is a GE and now 15 years old
if its running better catch it,lol.It is a GE and now 15 years old
bcjenny: No Craighlist but do have places were people buy and sell. looked there but nothing I wanted
On the blogs a man gave me the address of where by just giving your model number they would be able to give you the right gasket.
I send it in and I was told it was the wrong number. I had found that number in two places.
Today decided to buy a new fridge........$695.00 at Costco. no other cost and even have 90 days to return if your not happy...............
Congrats on new.On the blogs a man gave me the address of where by just giving your model number they would be able to give you the right gasket.
I send it in and I was told it was the wrong number. I had found that number in two places.
Today decided to buy a new fridge........$695.00 at Costco. no other cost and even have 90 days to return if your not happy...............
You do have CL near BC Metro areas
bcjenny: Is it possible to re-glue, replace the rubber or will we have to buy new? Any experts out there?
It is a GE and now 15 years old
As an appliance repair man replacing the gasket is the way to go. Gluing will most likely not work and make a big mess. Ge does have some refrigerators that have gaskets that just press in. If yours is that type perhaps it just need to be pressed back in. If the gasket is torn then replacement is necessary.It is a GE and now 15 years old
If it's the press in kind then you can probably replace it yourself. But if it's not the press in type then having it done by an appliance repair guy would be recommended.
It's also possible GE doesn't offer a replacement anymore.
bigjb62: As an appliance repair man replacing the gasket is the way to go. Gluing will most likely not work and make a big mess. Ge does have some refrigerators that have gaskets that just press in. If yours is that type perhaps it just need to be pressed back in. If the gasket is torn then replacement is necessary.
If it's the press in kind then you can probably replace it yourself. But if it's not the press in type then having it done by an appliance repair guy would be recommended.
It's also possible GE doesn't offer a replacement anymore.
Thank you for this info BigJIf it's the press in kind then you can probably replace it yourself. But if it's not the press in type then having it done by an appliance repair guy would be recommended.
It's also possible GE doesn't offer a replacement anymore.
Because the model number I had copied from two different places , yet was told it was wrong.
Anyway did order this morning a new fridge, smaller than what we have now but that is just fine
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It is a GE and now 15 years old