Customer Questions and Answers for Foam Tape by Whirlpool

This foam tape is used to seal and cushion mating surfaces in your appliance. Replacing a worn strip restores a snug fit, helps reduce noise, and helps maintain proper airflow, heat, or moisture control where specified by the manufacturer.

• Provides a compressible seal between components per the unit's parts diagram
• Cushions panels and trim to reduce vibration, buzzing, or rattling
• Helps prevent air, steam, or heat leaks at joints and seams
• Replace if the original tape is torn, flattened, missing, or contaminated

• Disconnect power and shut off gas/water as applicable; allow the appliance to cool before service
• Note the original tape placement; remove old material and residue, then clean and dry surfaces
• Apply per the service manual; avoid stretching; press evenly to ensure full contact
• If the OEM procedure calls for trimming, cut carefully to length and avoid gaps or overlaps