Chest Freezer Lid Insulation

Feel around the lid for leaks and fix them.

Chest freezer lid insulation.

If only the edges of the inner panel are cracked where the inserts fit there is a chance it can be repaired. If the freezer is in a humid room be aware that adding insulation might allow water to condense between the foam and the freezer and accelerate rust. It will insulate and impede air leaks. If the lid gasket is torn or damaged thick frost forms on the food and inner freezer walls.

To repair it requires removing the inside plastic panel from the lid and thawing and removing the soaked fiberglass insulation batting which just acts as a sponge for condensation. A good closed cell foam should work just fine. If the outside of your freezer gets warm when the compressor is running better not insulate it. To make it fit snug again you can use some small washers placed under some new retainers 5306599968.

Hello i would like to add additional rigid foam insulation to my chest freezer 16542 but the instruction manual makes it appear that the freezer uses the exterior skin of the the freezer on all sides except maybe the lid to dissipate the heat generated in the freezing process. Lid for chest freezer i have a 21 cu. The plastic piece that holds the gasket insulation in place has cracked catastrophically and now i have a functional chest freezer that has no lid insulation. I think most models are made this way at present.

Replace a damaged or torn lid gasket with the manufacturer approved replacement part. It might be beneficial to just lay a heavy blanket over the lid instead of foam. The insulation will prevent the transfer of heat to the outside air. You could probably also use a roll of fiberglass insulation as well.

Get shopping advice from experts friends and the community. These steps show how to replace the lid gasket on kenmore frigidaire gibson crosley white westinghouse and kelvinator chest freezers.