Hey Guys, i noticed alot of you have the same question about having a gap, here is how i fix the issue. If you have a gap there are two ways to fix this. 1. Heat the seal with a hair dryer until it covers the gap and leave it sit for 10minutes until it cools down. 2. On the bottom of your door, there is a plastic clip near the hinge that helps the door close, 99% of the time your plastic clip will be broken and this can be easily repaired and replaced for a few dollars - its called a fisher paykel closing hook. if neither solutions fix the problem please let us know.
Third bloody video I’ve watched and you guys are the only ones to show the positioning of the new seal! We initially had it sitting under the plastic track at the top but positioned correctly at the sides and couldn’t figure out why it didn’t seem right. Taking that shot just a little closer in would have been handy though, I know, seems like a stupid clarification to need but you gotta understand guys, my interaction with the fridge is purely give and take, I give it food and then take it back again, occasionally I’ll give it a bath but never have I ever bought it new accessories. Ever. 😳🤣
Great DIY video that helped me install a new seal. Had a small gap on the hinge side which I fixed by wedging some cardboard into the seal groove and leaving it in place overnight. By next morning, the rubber had taken the new set - problem solved! If it hadn't, I would have tried your hairdryer suggestion next.
I don't normally comment on refrigerator gasket videos, but I watched this to see if there were any 'challenges' with replacing a gasket on a Fisher & Paykel fridge as mine has a bit of a sag it in. The video showed how easy replacement was, and also how to troubleshoot a gasket that doesn't seal properly with a hair blow dryer. That is an awesome trick and seems to have cleared up the problem for now. Thanks for posting!
Thank you so much. After having a bad experience with a company that charges $145 for someone to come and verify the information you’ve already given them, I will be changing the seal myself and saving $300 in the process. They charge $100 on top of the parts price, plus $200 to fit it in. Highway robbery!
Magnets keep the fridge door sealed, but a vacuum effect forms inside once closed, making it harder to open-especially for freezers in warmer rooms. (Chest freezers rely on the lid's weight, not magnets.)
Yes the same process, If you come across any issues though let me know and i can video call you or explain how to fix. It should be quiet straight forward though.
Ta for vid but you didn't really show a proper closeup of the seal profile side that clips in and what part of track to aim for. Sort of intuitive for you guys but not so much for less handy folk.
Hi - I have a mouldy door seal on the fridge/freezer (Model E522B). Can these be removed (easily by looking at the video), cleaned, but more importantly can the seals be successfully replaced after cleaning?
Is the fridge beeping at all? you might need to contact Fisher Paykel customer support and troubleshoot over the phone to find the issue. It's possible you might need a new thermostat - Or you could turn the fridge of for 2 days, leaving the doors slightly open so it can completely defrost as reset itself, this could fix it. But it may be thermostat or something else. Hard to say for sure.
Chaque fois que j'ouvre la porte du congélateur, l'alarme de porte ne cesse de crier après quelque minute. Quel peut être la cause? Ce peut t-il que ca soit le seal de porte qui soit trop vieux? Aider moi stp.
Hi guys (this is my fridge!). I've got a seal from F&P, but looking at the new seal in the shipping box, it has a tough white plastic strip which the new seal seems connected to. I've double checked all the part #'s - from the F&P spare part website, to the shipping docket and the part # on the box... it's supposed to be the push in seal (just like you video). Can you advise if that plastic strip is provided to simply keep the gasket in shape or is that the wrong seal? The one of my fridge appears to move (when I tested) exactly like the one in your clip here, there is no hard plastic piece... Thanks
Hey, I've never ordered parts from Fisher Paykel directly so i'm not sure what they sent you. Feel free to email me photos or videos and i can help further - brett@fridgeseal.com
After hours of mucking about, including replacing the closing hooks, I discovered that the track that the seal sits in is bowed. Everything else is flat and square, but the track is bowed. I cannot figure out how to remove the track. It looks separate from the inner skin, but I can't see how to remove it. Any suggestions?
I think the reason it's expensive is because the Labour costs in Australia are extremely high to cover the workers wage and most companies installing seals are a Franchise so they have to pay extra fees when they complete each job - This is why we tell all our customers to try to install the seals themselves first.
Yes you can get a twist in the door. You can try to physically bend the door back into shape, just try not to put too much force on the hinge. You may also need to adjust the door.
So the gasket is sealed on the chamber side, but nobody sees there is a gap between the gasket holder and the door at the up right corner ? How to seal that gap?
@@FridgeSeal Not the gap between gasket and the fridge chamber side. There’s a gap between gasket and the door side when you close, especially at the corner. I think it’s glue issue
@@zhengzhang9554 You can use a small dap of super glue or even bluetak. It isn't necessary though because the magnet inside the pvc seal will form a perfect seal with the cabinet so no air will escape. it's only for cosmetic look.
I would like to know how long the seal should last on model no. E442B? Also do I need to change the seal if there is a slit 5cms long on the freezer door?
Tough question, there is no time frame. the seal could last 100+ years if it was cleaned correctly and you never split any drinks or food or got finger nails near it ect, there are many, many reasons seals split and most of it is due to the user. You can most likely super glue the seal if its a small slit, just keep an eye on it overtime, if it gets worse you may need to replace it. Most of the time if there is a small split it doesn't affect the seal, there is no air getting in or out.
Thank you for your swift reply. I will try the superglue. I am disappointed the seal has split after only 5 years! I am very careful but the seal seems to be very brittle.
It all looked so easy, but the reality was very different. Replaced the seal easily enough, but now there is a sizeable gap at the top half of the door which no amount of blow drying will correct. Sigh.
Hey Guys, i noticed alot of you have the same question about having a gap, here is how i fix the issue.
If you have a gap there are two ways to fix this.
1. Heat the seal with a hair dryer until it covers the gap and leave it sit for 10minutes until it cools down.
2. On the bottom of your door, there is a plastic clip near the hinge that helps the door close, 99% of the time your plastic clip will be broken and this can be easily repaired and replaced for a few dollars - its called a fisher paykel closing hook.
if neither solutions fix the problem please let us know.
With a moderate degree of swearing and supervision from my golden retriever, I did it ! Thanks for the video
Third bloody video I’ve watched and you guys are the only ones to show the positioning of the new seal! We initially had it sitting under the plastic track at the top but positioned correctly at the sides and couldn’t figure out why it didn’t seem right. Taking that shot just a little closer in would have been handy though, I know, seems like a stupid clarification to need but you gotta understand guys, my interaction with the fridge is purely give and take, I give it food and then take it back again, occasionally I’ll give it a bath but never have I ever bought it new accessories. Ever. 😳🤣
We totally understand Carol 🤣. If there is anyone else out there having trouble please call or email us for a quick response.
Thanks for the tip on the closing hook, I had no idea it was there.
Great DIY video that helped me install a new seal. Had a small gap on the hinge side which I fixed by wedging some cardboard into the seal groove and leaving it in place overnight. By next morning, the rubber had taken the new set - problem solved! If it hadn't, I would have tried your hairdryer suggestion next.
I don't normally comment on refrigerator gasket videos, but I watched this to see if there were any 'challenges' with replacing a gasket on a Fisher & Paykel fridge as mine has a bit of a sag it in. The video showed how easy replacement was, and also how to troubleshoot a gasket that doesn't seal properly with a hair blow dryer. That is an awesome trick and seems to have cleared up the problem for now. Thanks for posting!
I really do appreciate your feedback Paul, its people like you that make me want to make more useful videos - Thank you sir.
Thank you so much. After having a bad experience with a company that charges $145 for someone to come and verify the information you’ve already given them, I will be changing the seal myself and saving $300 in the process. They charge $100 on top of the parts price, plus $200 to fit it in. Highway robbery!
Thx for the super fast reply. I'll have a closer look and check if it can be adjusted out
Thank you! Super helpful!
thank you!
Thanks, very clear and helpful
I am unsure if these seals are magnetic as well. Or does a vacuum effect create the complete seal
Magnets keep the fridge door sealed, but a vacuum effect forms inside once closed, making it harder to open-especially for freezers in warmer rooms. (Chest freezers rely on the lid's weight, not magnets.)
This is the same process for the freezer door? Just purchased the E442B from you guys a few days ago and will have a crack at replacing myself ta!
Yes the same process,
If you come across any issues though let me know and i can video call you or explain how to fix. It should be quiet straight forward though.
Oh my goodness I struggled with the bottom two corners and its not the best seal 🤷♀️
I didn’t really understand the “dart” part but trial and error I sort of clipped in
Ta for vid but you didn't really show a proper closeup of the seal profile side that clips in and what part of track to aim for. Sort of intuitive for you guys but not so much for less handy folk.
Any clue how to do the replacement of the Flapper spring for the French door model??
Hi - I have a mouldy door seal on the fridge/freezer (Model E522B). Can these be removed (easily by looking at the video), cleaned, but more importantly can the seals be successfully replaced after cleaning?
Please tell me how to fix mine , the control panel light keep flashing and the temperature in fridge is very cold , all the food n veggies are frozen
Is the fridge beeping at all?
you might need to contact Fisher Paykel customer support and troubleshoot over the phone to find the issue. It's possible you might need a new thermostat - Or you could turn the fridge of for 2 days, leaving the doors slightly open so it can completely defrost as reset itself, this could fix it. But it may be thermostat or something else. Hard to say for sure.
Tysm !!
Chaque fois que j'ouvre la porte du congélateur, l'alarme de porte ne cesse de crier après quelque minute. Quel peut être la cause? Ce peut t-il que ca soit le seal de porte qui soit trop vieux? Aider moi stp.
Hi guys (this is my fridge!). I've got a seal from F&P, but looking at the new seal in the shipping box, it has a tough white plastic strip which the new seal seems connected to. I've double checked all the part #'s - from the F&P spare part website, to the shipping docket and the part # on the box... it's supposed to be the push in seal (just like you video).
Can you advise if that plastic strip is provided to simply keep the gasket in shape or is that the wrong seal? The one of my fridge appears to move (when I tested) exactly like the one in your clip here, there is no hard plastic piece...
Thanks
Hey, I've never ordered parts from Fisher Paykel directly so i'm not sure what they sent you. Feel free to email me photos or videos and i can help further - brett@fridgeseal.com
Did you find out if you just put the seal on and not the hard plastic as well?
After hours of mucking about, including replacing the closing hooks, I discovered that the track that the seal sits in is bowed. Everything else is flat and square, but the track is bowed. I cannot figure out how to remove the track. It looks separate from the inner skin, but I can't see how to remove it. Any suggestions?
Hey Mate,
Can you send me photos or videos of the issue.
brett at fridge seal dot com.
Awesome video. My question is, why does it cost an arm and a leg to pay someone to replace the seals if it’s so easy :( it’s a bit unfair.
I think the reason it's expensive is because the Labour costs in Australia are extremely high to cover the workers wage and most companies installing seals are a Franchise so they have to pay extra fees when they complete each job - This is why we tell all our customers to try to install the seals themselves first.
Can the door be slightly twisted. Mine seems to be very wide gap at the top?
I've not ordered seals yet as I've only just noticed the issue
Yes you can get a twist in the door. You can try to physically bend the door back into shape, just try not to put too much force on the hinge. You may also need to adjust the door.
So the gasket is sealed on the chamber side, but nobody sees there is a gap between the gasket holder and the door at the up right corner ? How to seal that gap?
hair dryer will seal the gap
@@FridgeSeal Not the gap between gasket and the fridge chamber side. There’s a gap between gasket and the door side when you close, especially at the corner. I think it’s glue issue
@@zhengzhang9554 You can use a small dap of super glue or even bluetak. It isn't necessary though because the magnet inside the pvc seal will form a perfect seal with the cabinet so no air will escape. it's only for cosmetic look.
I would like to know how long the seal should last on model no. E442B? Also do I need to change the seal if there is a slit 5cms long on the freezer door?
Tough question, there is no time frame. the seal could last 100+ years if it was cleaned correctly and you never split any drinks or food or got finger nails near it ect, there are many, many reasons seals split and most of it is due to the user. You can most likely super glue the seal if its a small slit, just keep an eye on it overtime, if it gets worse you may need to replace it.
Most of the time if there is a small split it doesn't affect the seal, there is no air getting in or out.
Thank you for your swift reply. I will try the superglue. I am disappointed the seal has split after only 5 years! I am very careful but the seal seems to be very brittle.
Is there a place to get these seals in the US? I'm looking for both the fridge and freezer seal for a Fisher & Paykel E522B
Hi Jeff, did you ever get a response on a US supplier/source? E522B too.
It all looked so easy, but the reality was very different. Replaced the seal easily enough, but now there is a sizeable gap at the top half of the door which no amount of blow drying will correct. Sigh.
Try adjusting the feet at the front of the fridge to help close the gap....