Not long ago, we faced a small disaster at home — our fridge stopped cooling! I was furious, yelling about warm milk and melting ice. My husband, not too concerned, joked that maybe I was staring at it too much. Then, Artyom arrived at just the right time, figuring out the problem quickly. With some boiling water and a quick fix, the fridge was back to normal. Sometimes, all you need is a good friend and a kettle. 😅
Not long ago, we faced a real domestic crisis — the fridge stopped cooling properly. I was totally frustrated.
— This is insane! The milk’s warm again, and the ice is melting! — I snapped.
— Maybe if you didn’t keep staring at it like it’s a TV, it would stay cold, — my husband mumbled.
At that moment, his friend Artyom walked in, as if on cue.
— Whoa, did the fridge eat your dinner or what? — he joked, stepping inside.
We explained the situation, and Artyom immediately went to inspect the fridge. After a quick look at the door, he grinned and said:
— Classic. The door seal’s dried out, so it’s not closing tightly. Let’s fix it now.
— Grab a towel and put it under the door — we don’t want to flood the kitchen, — he instructed. — Now, let’s boil some water.
After the kettle was ready, he gently pulled the rubber gasket, pouring hot water along its length, especially around the corners.
— Think of it like a spa treatment for your fridge, — he laughed.
Then he closed the door, pressed it gently, and said:
— Give it a minute to reshape.
A minute later, we opened the door, and to our surprise, the seal was back to normal — flexible and tight.
— Do this once a year, and your fridge will last forever, — Artyom winked.
I realized that sometimes, you don’t need a technician. Just a good friend and a kettle of boiling water! 😄
