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How to repair a fridge seal?

I've got an old fridge, and the door seal is worn and has a few tears. It's not possible to buy a new seal only a new door, so I'd like to try and repair it.

Does anyone have a good method? Is there any kind of glue or rubber solution that would be flexible and hard wearing enough?

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  • rich_jtg
    rich_jtg Posts: 316 Forumite
    I believe it depends on the make/type.

    Alot of modern ones involve buying a new door which can be pricey.

    Others are fixed and can be replaced.

    I guess the main proglem would be getting hold of the right seal though.
  • alanobrien
    alanobrien Posts: 3,309 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    Salad wrote:
    I've got an old fridge, and the door seal is worn and has a few tears. It's not possible to buy a new seal only a new door, so I'd like to try and repair it.

    Does anyone have a good method? Is there any kind of glue or rubber solution that would be flexible and hard wearing enough?


    I doubt a repair would work that well, these things need to be well sealed for the heat exchanger to work efficiently.

    Not sure if it will fit but this may be woth a look

    http://www.spares2go.co.uk/browse/KELVINATOR/KC945/UNIVERSAL_FRIDGE_SEAL-NOT_GUARANTEED_TO_FIT_ALL/m189/p5727/s7144.htm
  • Suzy_M
    Suzy_M Posts: 777 Forumite
    What's the make and model number?

    Also can you post an image of the inside of the door?
  • latecomer
    latecomer Posts: 4,332 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Its a 3 year old post and the post above yours is rather SPAM-like too.
  • Suzy_M
    Suzy_M Posts: 777 Forumite
    latecomer wrote: »
    Its a 3 year old post and the post above yours is rather SPAM-like too.

    Glad one of us is with it!
  • Essex_Jim
    Essex_Jim Posts: 244 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    I, too now find myself looking for a seal for a built in Fridage. Fridge is a Bosch.

    I have looked on espares and the part this has very ppor reviews. 1 out of 5 and arrives flat. So looking for alternatives.

    Can anyone advise?
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