Is there a reason why the silicone gaskets on my thermos crumbled and broke after only one month?
739853
I did not have the same experience, but it may be due to being thrown in the dishwasher. I do not know if you did so or not, but that is what ended my thermos in the end.
739854
Did you wash it in the dishwasher? I hand wash mine and haven't had any problems yet.
739855
Not really sure why but call 1-800-831-9242 they should be able to help you.
739856
I would think they are defective and thermos should replace. The one I bought was for grandson to have hot food for his lunch. He loves it.
1730059
Yes, I had to replace the flat blue gasket (it fell out--the one design flaw) and Ace Hardware had a perfect replacement. Take the Thermos in and they will find it. Works perfectly, and you need that gasket.
511865
Mine has a rubber gasket. Not sure why you would need silicone unless they forgot the gasket.
1878443
I returned it :( I don't remember why. My thermos is best ever. Made by thermos.
1883554
I just filled a small ball jar more than 1/2 way with water, tightened the lid and shook the heck out of it. No spills or leaks! Then I set it sort of upside down in a bowl (like it fell over in your bag) - Its been about an hour - no water in the bowl! There is no gasket but I think it'll work.
441678
I went on the company website and got a customer service email address. They were very supportive and sent me gaskets for my units, after I had complained about the gaskets. Give it a whirl. I think they need to know how their products are behaving out in the real world.
1269706
They sell the whole kit at Home Depot and may have parts there. The rubber gasket was the first to go for me. It barely made it a month. I've never replace it...I'm lazy
1734572
Check the rubber gasket. If it is getting brittle, it will not seal. A cheap, easy fix.
1071407
I also was unable to find the gasket. I used Permatex ultra copper high temperature RTV silicon. We are beginning our second heating season and have had no problems to date.
2073485
Mine became loose, as well. I carefully removed the gasket, then placed a rubber band on the lid. Lastly, I carefully placed the original gasket on top of the rubber band. It now has a tighter fit than when I first purchased it.
335177
My daughter takes soup for lunch almost every day for the past year or so...the leftover soup is still relatively hot when she gets home and other than a few dings, it held up great...and til the lid that holds the spoon fell off the top shelf in the dishwasher and was resting on the heating coil at the bottom. It melted a hole in the side of the lid...but that isn't Thermos' fault. I was looking for a replacement lid online but couldn't find one so I just bought a new thermos.
1103379
I have the same problem. The rubber gasket on the lid expands causing it to jam up when you try to screw it on. unfortunately they don't just sell the replacement gaskets, you have to buy a new lid.I bought a replacement lid for mine and I rotate between the two and that helps. I'll use one lid for a couple weeks until it starts getting tight and then I'll switch to the other lid. This gives the rubber gasket on the lid not in use time to shrink back down to normal size.
130574
Mine leaked. You might need new gasket rings. Mine always broke and didn't seal completely.
113792
Replacement seals are available from Thermos, I bought several since they are cheap and we have several of these.
338130
You referring to the gasket? Thermos doesn't sell them, if you can believe it. You have to buy the entire lid.
2144683
Mine, the lid broke after 6 months of use. I contacted the company and they sent a replacement free of charge. Contact them and they should be able to help you!
2065713
Wayne, that is the real problem here, the gasket is made out of plastic, I just threw the dispenser in the trash a couple of weeks ago after finally using all the honey. We just went back to the little "honey bear" you can buy at the grocery store.