Customer Questions and Answers for Door Gasket by Whirlpool

The Door Gasket is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. This gasket is essential for maintaining the efficiency and safety of your dishwasher, ensuring that water is contained within the unit to avoid kitchen floods and water damage.  

Causes of deterioration can include regular wear and tear from opening and closing the dishwasher door, exposure to harsh detergents and high temperatures, and physical damage from loading and unloading dishes. 

Symptoms of a bad Door Gasket include:

• Visible leaks or puddles of water around the dishwasher after use.
• The gasket is cracked, stiff, or has pieces missing.
• The door doesn't close as smoothly or as tightly as it used to.
• Mold or mildew buildup on the gasket due to moisture retention.

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.