Signs your door is not sealing
- Frost on food, shelves or around the door opening
- Water droplets or "sweat" on the cabinet face or door edge
- The door does not swing closed on its own
- A dollar bill closed in the door slides out with no resistance
- A torn, flattened or hard gasket
- The refrigerator runs constantly in summer
What we repair
- Door gaskets on fresh-food doors, freezer doors and freezer drawers
- Hinges and hinge cams that let doors sag or stay open
- Door closers on built-in refrigerators (Sub-Zero, Thermador, Viking and others)
- Door alignment on French-door models, where the center flipper mullion must line up to seal
- Leveling of the refrigerator so doors close by gravity
- Freezer drawer slides and rails
Why gaskets fail faster in Las Vegas
Desert air is extremely dry, and summer kitchens and garages are hot. Over time, rubber gaskets harden, shrink and crack. Heavy custom-panel doors on built-in refrigerators also put more load on hinges, so sagging is common in older luxury kitchens.
Door gasket replacement typically costs $180 to $320 on standard refrigerators and $300 to $600 on built-ins. See pricing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my refrigerator door gasket is bad?
Close the door on a dollar bill in several spots around the door. If it slides out easily anywhere, the gasket is not sealing there. Also look for tears, flat spots and hardened sections.
Can a gasket be cleaned instead of replaced?
Sometimes. Warm, soapy water removes sticky residue that keeps a gasket from sealing. If the gasket is torn, hardened or deformed, it needs replacement.