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Cold Air Leakage Due to Faulty Door Seal/Gasket

Likely causes

Seal rubber aged, hardened, or deformed

Check: Paper test: close door on a sheet of paper; no resistance when pulled = gap

What to do: Paper test: close door on a sheet of paper; no resistance when pulled = gap → Visually inspect entire seal for cracks, deformation, or misalignment → Adjust door hinge and level if misaligned → Remove foreign material and confirm seal contact → Replace with same spec if faulty

Door misalignment from faulty hinge

Check: Visually inspect entire seal for cracks, deformation, or misalignment

What to do: Visually inspect entire seal for cracks, deformation, or misalignment → Adjust door hinge and level if misaligned → Remove foreign material and confirm seal contact → Replace with same spec if faulty

Foreign material in seal gap

Check: Adjust door hinge and level if misaligned

What to do: Adjust door hinge and level if misaligned → Remove foreign material and confirm seal contact → Replace with same spec if faulty

Field tip

Faulty door seal allows warm air ingress. Replace the door seal.

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