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Replace freezer door gasket or freezer?

15 years ago

We've had a freezer for about 15+ years at least, a 21 foot upright. The door gasket has gotten floppy, replacement is around $100. It's not frostfree but still keeps things frozen very well except when door pops open, no temp alarm. Also, DH is not able to replace this were we to send for replacement gasket so the job will no doubt fall to me. How hard are these to replace, it's a white-westinghouse, model # comes up fridgidare so it must be pretty generic. Or do I need a new freezer (LOL)today instead of next year? Our freezer is chuck full of nuts, meats, baked goods, fruits, etc. so I need to replace it with same size or larger.

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lascatx
15 years ago
If it's 15 years old, I'd rather put $100 towards a new one than a repair that still risks it failing before you planned on replacing.

I doubt the gasket replacement is difficult -- that doesn't enter into the equation for me. I doubt it would take you more than 15-30 minutes evenif you had to go on the internet and search for instructions.

We've been looking at freezers. You know you have one of the largest out there, right? There are only a few slightly larger, adn they are the most expensive ones out there. With some of them, you could get 2 smaller units for less.
Terrapots
Original Author
15 years ago
Yes, I realize I have one of the largest. but I like the uprights, they take up less floor space and much easier to organize. I wouldn't consider two smaller ones because of the floor space needed, also I think they would require more electricity than one larger one. I'm, not sure how much more energy my older one would use compared to a newer one.
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lascatx
15 years ago
Well, I'm always told that the energy use keeps improving and anything 10+ yrs old is going to use a lot more. Have you tried using searching on the internet for either owner's manuals or energy ratings for your current model number? Maybe if you find something that will help sway you one way or another.

We have a small chest and are looking at uprights. We need more room and I'm tired of digging in that chest. Ihope to get one in place before my son has his tonsils out so we can have lots of popsicles and such for him. It will also be nice to have and to freeze meals before football and marching season begin.
Terrapots
Original Author
15 years ago
I'm going to look at a couple of stores today even though we expect 100+ temps today. Found instructions in net that look simple enough for me but couldn't find energy uses for my model yet, will take the amp & volt #s with me to see if that will help compare. I love our upright even though I have to defrost it at least once a year in the summer. Kids and I freeze water in bottles to take along on hot days and to double as ice in small ice chests. It could even be my freezer is even older than 15 years. Time really flys for me.

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