The French Door Gasket is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. This gasket seals the gap between the French doors of the refrigerator, maintaining an airtight seal to prevent warm air from entering and cool air from escaping. It ensures the refrigerator operates efficiently by keeping the internal temperature consistent.
You should replace this French door gasket if it becomes worn out or damaged. Causes of a bad gasket include regular wear and tear, damage from cleaning, or the gasket becoming brittle over time. A compromised gasket can lead to increased energy consumption and food spoilage.
Symptoms of a bad French door gasket include:
- Warm air entering the refrigerator
- Frost buildup around the doors
- Higher than usual energy bills
- The refrigerator door not sealing properly
This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Ge ss refrigerator needed new door gaskets Dan K. • Hudson , WI • March 07, 2015
These gaskets (seals) are friction held in a groove and just pull out by hand. The new ones simply can be pushed back into the groove by using your fingers to go around and work them in. Pull a corner of the old one out and push it back in to see how the fit.
The gaskets need warming and softening with a hair dryer to straighten after arrival for correct shape, better fit, workability, and to regain their shape, but this is a simple job. The only catch, is that the door flap has to be...
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