The Air Vent Gasket is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It is designed to seal the air vent, preventing water from leaking out during the dishwasher's operation. This gasket plays a critical role in maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of your dishwasher by ensuring a watertight seal around the air vent, which is essential for the proper function of the venting system.
Causes of a bad Air Vent Gasket can include wear and tear over time, leading to cracks or deterioration, improper installation, which may result in a poor seal, or damage from harsh cleaning chemicals.
Symptoms of a bad Air Vent Gasket include:
- Water leaking from around the dishwasher's door.
- Dishes not drying properly due to compromised venting.
- Visible signs of wear or damage on the gasket itself.
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Kitchenaid dishwasher leaking on bottom left of door Neil D. • Centerbrook , CT • January 14, 2017
First tried replacing the seal around the door as that was the simple and most logical fix. Still leaked. Removed the front and upper panel to inspect. Found calcium deposit running down from under the Air Vent Assembly and wet behind the black stick-on insulation. Easy to trace the leak to the bottom of the door.
=> Ordered new Air Vent Assembly, gasket and Vent Deflector.
Parts arrived. Took 5 minutes to remove upper panel. Removed the two wires from the Air Vent Assembly. Inserted a...
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