You already know that there are certain rubber seals that keep your car running, but what about your appliances? The truth is there are multiple gaskets and seals that have an important function in ensuring your home appliances are operational. From your washing machine, dryer and refrigerator these are vital parts that ensure cold air, hot air, and water stay exactly where they should and there’s no leaks. Keep reading to learn about the importance of appliance seals and gaskets.

What Are Appliance Seals and Gaskets?

If you’ve ever opened your refrigerator door and noticed that strip of rubber around the interior of the panel, you’ve seen a refrigerator gasket. But they are also used on various other appliances like washing machines, dishwashers, ovens, and so much more. These bits of rubber and plastic ensure cold air stays where it is supposed to be, such as on a refrigerator or freezer. They also keep water from leaking from a washing machine, heat from staying in an oven, and so much more.

Why is Replacing Gaskets and Seals Important?

After some time, appliance gaskets and seals start to wear out. You can tell they are at the end of their lifespan when you notice that they are brittle or tear easily. Want to do a quick test? Open up your refrigerator and look at the door hinge. If that rubber gasket is starting to come apart, it’s time for a replacement. Time is also a good indicator, so if your appliance is a few years old and you haven’t replaced any gaskets, it’s wise to start the process now.

How to Decide What Size Gasket You Need

There are numerous ways to ensure you’re selecting the right appliance gasket or seal. The first way is to look online for your particular appliance time, manufacturer, and model number. Often, there is a guide online to help you find exactly what you need. From there, bring us that information and we can see if we have it in stock or if we need to order it.

The second option is to take the outside measurements of the gasket or seal with a tape measure. You’ll want to accurately notate both the length and the width of the seal so that we can accurately match the existing one on your appliance.

Finally, if the seal is easily removable, you can always bring the old one into our store. From there, our team of appliance experts can help determine the right one to suit your needs. With this option, it always helps to know the make and model of the appliance you’re attempting to repair, so please bring that along, too.

We Can Help with All Your Appliance Seal and Gasket Needs

Whether you’re looking for a seal for your washing machine or a gasket for your refrigerator, All Appliance Parts has what you need. We pride ourselves on our exceptional inventory of parts, and more for all of the top appliance brands. As always if you have any questions give us a call we look forward to hearing from you.