Why your original fridge manufacturer isn't always the best source for new door seals.

Common sense might suggest that the best place to source your replacement fridge door seals is the original fridge manufacturer.

Of course, if your fridge is under warranty, the manufacturer is still in business, the model is still being built and you know the model number, that is likely to be the ideal solution.

However, there are several potential problems with going direct to the manufacturer:

• The manufacturer may have since gone out of business.
• Your fridge model may be obsolete. If this is the case, don't assume you have to buy a new fridge, whatever the manufacturer claims.
• The cost of a replacement part, delivery or both may be extortionate.
• You might not be able to find your fridge model number.

Where can I buy fridge door seals online?

In the first three scenarios, you might be tempted to search the internet for a replacement door gasket.

If you type in 'Where Can I Buy Fridge Door Seals' online, you will generally find you can divide the results into three categories:

• Huge multinational retailers that sell everything under the sun (you know the ones we mean!)
• Fridge spare parts outlets
• Specialist gasket suppliers, like Gasket Guy

As a rule, the more specialised you go, the more likely you are to get what you need, both in terms of product and service.

Global retailers are dependent on the product information input into their systems. This means that gaskets are often poorly labeled and categorised, and may even contain false information about which fridge models a door seal is suitable for.

You may be lucky, and quickly find exactly the gasket you need. On the other hand, you could find yourself wasting time searching for hours, only to order a door seal that doesn't fit when it arrives.

Some retailers claim that their gaskets are 'universal'. Avoid these products as you will almost certainly be sacrificing efficiency and insulation ability, even in the unlikely event that the gasket does appear to fit your fridge.

The service you will get from a global retailer is likely to be of poor quality, simply because the agents won't have specialist knowledge about fridge door seals.

Using a fridge spares supplier is a better option, although the sheer range of gaskets available can still make it hard to track down the specific type you need. If your fridge model is obsolete, or you don't know the model number, you are likely to end up disappointed.

Where can I buy fridge door seals when I don't know the model number (or my fridge is obsolete)?

If you don't have the original paperwork, you should find that your fridge's model number is displayed somewhere on a panel inside the unit, often down near the salad tray. If you can't find this, or the model is no longer being manufactured, your best course of action is to follow the instructions on our website.

As a specialist gasket supplier, we have made it as simple as possible for you to locate the fridge door seal you need. You can either source gaskets by brand, or view our entire selection, narrowed down by profile type.

Our website also provides detailed instructions on how to measure and photograph your existing gasket for identification purposes. If there is no realistic way to obtain a replacement, we have the skill and facilities to make up a new gasket for you, installing it the very same day if requested.

And to round things off, we even provide an on-site asset register service to streamline future orders.

Do you still have questions?

Hopefully we've fully answered the question, 'Where Can I Buy Fridge Door Seals?' If you have additional questions, check our FAQs page first. If your question isn't covered there, please contact us for support.