General Electric Damper & Related

The Refrigerator Damper and Gasket Assembly is an OEM replacement part for GE refrigerators. It includes a moving damper plate that regulates airflow through vents, as well as its surrounding sealing gasket.

Symptoms of a bad assembly include:

• Inability to maintain proper internal temperatures
• Frost or condensation buildup inside from restricted airflow
• Odors or flavors transferring between compartments
• Noisy ventilation from a loose damper plate

Causes of a bad assembly can be worn over extended use, cracks forming in the damper component itself, or a degraded gasket failing to seal properly.

This genuine GE replacement is compatible with additional GE refrigerator brands including Hotpoint and RCA.

This air damper assembly controls airflow between the freezer and fresh-food compartments so the refrigerator maintains even temperatures. Replaces a failed or stuck damper to restore proper air distribution and temperature balance. What it does:

• Opens and closes to regulate cold air flow into the fresh-food section.
• Helps maintain even compartment temperatures when working correctly.
• Symptoms of a failing damper: uneven temperatures, refrigerator too warm or too cold, or airflow that doesn't change when controls are adjusted.
• Common failure causes: stuck or broken damper arm/gears or damaged actuator linkage.

What's included:

• One air damper assembly.

Install notes:

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repairs to avoid electrical shock.
• Remove shelves and any interior panels blocking access to the damper housing; keep track of screws and retainers.
• Handle the damper linkage and actuator carefully to avoid damage; reassemble panels securely and restore power to test operation.