How to Replace a Swing Door Gasket on a Walk in Cooler

Learn how to replace a swing door gasket on a walk-in cooler or freezer door. This video provides a helpful overview of replacing a worn or damaged door gasket to help restore a proper seal between the swing door and its frame.

The door gasket plays an important role in maintaining the temperature-controlled environment inside a walk-in cooler or freezer. Over time, gaskets can become worn, torn, compressed, or damaged, preventing the door from sealing properly. A deteriorated gasket can allow cold air to escape while warm, humid air enters the refrigerated space.

Replacing a damaged walk-in cooler door gasket can help improve the door's seal and reduce problems associated with air infiltration, including condensation, moisture, frost and ice buildup. Maintaining an effective gasket seal can also help reduce unnecessary demand on the refrigeration system and support more efficient cold storage operation.

This video is a useful resource for refrigeration technicians, facility managers, maintenance personnel, restaurant operators, and walk-in cooler owners who need to replace a swing door gasket or troubleshoot air leaks around a cooler or freezer door.

R+ Doors manufactures commercial walk-in cooler and freezer doors for new construction, replacement, retrofit, and cold storage applications.