Step 1: Identify the profile of your freezer's gasket

The very first step is identifying the replacement gasket that will fit your freezer or fridge. This is often the hardest part of replacing a gasket due to the many different types of gasket available and the fact that many freezer brands no longer make gaskets for older models.

To make things easier for our customers, Gasket Guy has created a flexible system for identifying gaskets. There are several approaches you can take:

Cut out a section of your gasket. Click the menu option marked 'Identify a Profile' (the one with the magnifying glass icon) and select your freezer's brand and model from the dropdown menu. Hover over the gasket diagrams, take the relevant measurements and compare profiles until you find a match. Once you've found the correct gasket profile, you can select its colour, composition and other specifics.

If you are unsure of the brand and model, follow the process above but click the 'Seals by Profile' menu option on our website and hover over the diagrams.

Remove your gasket and measure the distance across from one side to the other. You can measure from the outside edge or between the darts (the points where the gasket slots into the groove). Click the menu option marked 'Identify a Profile' and send us your photographs and measurements via email, WhatsApp or the online form. We have included plenty of space for adding additional details where needed.

Contact us to arrange a site visit. This is a good idea if you have multiple fridges and freezers on site. We can check all of your gaskets and record their profiles on an asset register for your business. This will speed up future orders even more.
Even if your gasket is obsolete or supposedly 'non-replaceable' we recommend you contact us. We may be able to make a gasket that will fit your freezer.

Gasket Guy can carry out the gasket replacement on site. You will not normally need to empty your freezer or close your business.

If you prefer to replace your freezer gaskets yourself, here is the best way to do it:

Step 2: Lay out your new gasket and remove the old one

When your gasket arrives, it may be slightly kinked. Laying it out flat for an hour will straighten these kinks out and make it easier when you come to install it. In the meantime, you can usually remove the existing gasket by grasping the top two corners and simply peeling it away. In some cases, you will find that the gasket has been stuck to the door using a foam-in-place adhesive system. We recommend you contact us for advice as it may be easier for us to replace the gasket for you.

Step 3: Fit the new gasket in place

When fitting your new freezer gasket, start with the corners. Push one top corner into place, making sure that the pointed 'dart' is within the groove. Push the other top corner into place and then work into the middle.

Repeat with the bottom edge of the door and then work up the sides. Once you're happy the gasket is secure, check for squashed sections. Using a heat gun, you can apply some medium intensity heat for a minute or so. This will usually restore the section of gasket to its proper shape.

As you can see, in most cases, replacing a freezer gasket is a quick and simple task. If you prefer to leave it to the professionals though, the Gasket Guy team will give you all of the assistance you need.