Kenmore / Sears Dryer Gasket & Seal

The Dryer Door Seal is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers. It is located around the perimeter of the dryer door opening.  Includes door seal and adhesive. The seal prevents air exchanges between the dryer drum and the external environment, helping retain heat inside. 

Causes of failure involve degradation over years of routine usage. Heat cycling and door slams gradually compromise the seal's integrity.

Symptoms of a faulty door seal include:

• Extended drying times required 
• Clothes not drying fully before the cycle ends
• Warm air felt escaping from door/vents during use  
• High energy bills as more runtime needed

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

This felt kit seals the gap between the dryer drum and bulkhead to maintain proper airflow and smooth, quiet rotation. Replacing a worn seal can reduce noise, help prevent snags, and restore consistent drying performance.

• Forms a drum-to-bulkhead seal to keep heated air in the proper airflow path
• Cushions drum movement to minimize scraping or squealing sounds
• Helps prevent clothing from catching at the drum edge
• Common signs of wear: frayed or missing felt, visible gaps, unusual noise, longer dry times

• Disconnect power; turn off gas supply if applicable
• Access the drum and bulkhead; support the drum during service
• Remove the old seal and any residue; install the new felt evenly around the circumference
• After reassembly, rotate the drum by hand to ensure smooth contact and proper alignment

This gasket fits between the dishwasher's transition duct and its cover plate. It creates a tight barrier that helps keep wash water and steam contained, protecting the door cavity from moisture intrusion.

• Seals the joint between the transition duct and cover plate in the inner door vent path
• Helps prevent water or steam leakage from the vent area
• Replace if the seal is torn, deformed, brittle, missing, or leaking around the vent

• Disconnect power and turn off the water supply before servicing
• Remove the outer door panel to access the transition duct and cover plate
• Note the seal's orientation, remove the old gasket, and clean mating surfaces
• Seat the new seal evenly and reassemble; test a short cycle to check for leaks

This oven light lens gasket seals the lens to the oven liner, helping keep heat, steam, and grease out of the light housing. It maintains a secure fit for the lens and protects the bulb and wiring.

• Creates a heat-resistant seal between the light lens and oven cavity
• Helps block heat, steam, and grease from entering the light assembly
• Stabilizes the lens/retainer so the lens sits flush and secure
• Common signs of failure: torn/brittle gasket, lens feels loose, condensation or grease inside the lens, or scorching around the light opening

• Disconnect power at the breaker and allow the oven to cool completely before servicing
• Remove the lens retainer and lens to access the gasket; note orientation before removal
• Seat the new gasket evenly around the opening, then reinstall the lens and retainer without overtightening
• The lens sits flush and the seal is even after reassembly

This replacement gasket restores a tight, reliable seal between mating parts in your appliance. It helps contain water or air at the joint to prevent leaks, odors, and performance issues.

• Creates a compressible barrier that prevents leaks at the sealed interface
• Helps maintain proper containment/airflow, depending on application
• Replace if torn, cracked, shrunken, or permanently flattened
• Typical symptoms include moisture or drips at the seam, musty odors, or visible damage

• Disconnect power; shut off water supply if applicable before servicing
• Use your model's parts diagram to locate and orient
• Clean and dry mating surfaces; remove any old adhesive or residue so the new seal seats properly
• Reassemble evenly, avoid over-tightening fasteners, and test for leaks after reassembly

This door gasket seals the dryer door opening to keep heat and moisture inside the drum. Replacing a worn gasket helps restore proper airflow and drying performance while reducing lint and warm air leaking around the door.

• Creates a tight seal between the door and front panel to prevent air leaks
• Helps maintain correct airflow for efficient, consistent drying
• Reduces escaping heat and humidity around the door area
• Common signs it's failing: visible wear or tears, flattened/compressed gasket, lint accumulation near the door, longer dry times, warm air leaking when the door is closed

• Disconnect power; for gas dryers, also shut off the gas supply
• Remove the door assembly as needed and separate door panels to access the gasket (procedure varies by model)
• Remove the old gasket and clean the mating groove/surface of residue and debris
• Press the new gasket fully and evenly into place; align the seam, reassemble the door, and verify an even seal

This gasket is a sealing component used in select appliances. It fits between two mating parts to keep water or air where it belongs, helping prevent leaks and ensuring proper performance. What it does:

• Forms a tight seal between components or housings
• Helps prevent water drips, seepage, or air leaks at the joint
• Maintains correct appliance performance by keeping moisture/airflow contained
• Replace if the gasket is cracked, torn, flattened, or misshapen
• Common signs include residue, moisture, or visible gaps around the seal

• 1 gasket

• Disconnect power; turn off the water supply before servicing
• Note the orientation of the old gasket prior to removal
• Clean and dry the mating surfaces; remove any old gasket residue
• Seat the new gasket evenly without stretching; reassemble and check for leaks or proper seal

This door seal restores a tight, even closure between the door and cabinet opening. Replacing a worn seal helps contain heat and moisture, prevent leaks or steam escape, and bring the appliance back to consistent performance.

• Forms a continuous gasket around the door perimeter for proper closure
• Helps prevent water, steam, or air from escaping during operation
• Supports correct temperature and cleaning/drying performance
• Replace if the seal is torn, flattened, brittle, or if you notice leaks, steam escaping, or longer preheat/cycle times

• Disconnect power; shut off water and allow the unit to cool completely
• Remove the old seal from its channel and clean the groove and mating surfaces
• Press the new seal evenly into the channel, ensuring corners seat fully without twists
• Close the door for several hours to help the gasket conform; check for uniform contact all around

The Drum Seal is an OEM part for LG dryers. It forms an airtight seal between the rotating drum and stationary outer housing. This seal prevents air leakage that could diminish drying effectiveness.

Causes of a bad drum seal can include cracks or breaks from heat cycling over time, hardening and failure of rubber seal materials, or physical damage from cleaning tools or debris inside the drum.

Symptoms of a bad drum seal include:

• Slow or incomplete drying times
• Clothes not feeling fully dry at the end of cycles
• Excessively long heating cycles
• Noticeable air drafts around the dryer housing

This OEM LG part is also compatible with some Kenmore models.

This replacement seal restores a tight barrier at its mounting point in your appliance. It helps prevent leaks and maintains performance by ensuring a proper fit between connected components where fluids or air must be contained. Location varies by model.

• Creates a reliable seal between mating parts to contain water or air
• Helps stop drips, seepage, and unwanted airflow that can affect performance
• Replace if cracked, flattened, swollen, or leaking
• Common symptoms: moisture under/around unit, residue, or diminished efficiency
• Direct-fit replacement to match the original part's size and profile

• Disconnect power and, if applicable, shut off water supply before servicing
• Note the original seal's orientation; clean and dry all sealing surfaces
• Lightly moisten or use only manufacturer-approved lubricant; avoid petroleum products unless directed
• Seat evenly without twisting; after reassembly, run a test cycle and check for leaks

The door seal forms the primary gasket around the door opening on horizontal-axis machines, creating a tight barrier that keeps contents contained and prevents gaps that can lead to leaks, odors, and poor performance. What it does

• Seals the perimeter of the door opening to contain wash water and suds
• Helps the door close flush and maintain a consistent, leak-free seal
• Common symptoms: water leaking at the door area, visible tears or cracks in the seal, persistent mildew/odors around the gasket, or a door that won't seal properly

• 1 door seal

• Disconnect power and shut off water supply before servicing
• Remove the front panel/retaining bands as needed to access the seal
• Note orientation and drain holes at the bottom; press the seal fully into its groove all the way around
• Reinstall retainers, ensure the door closes flush, and run a short test to check for leaks

This gasket forms a tight seal between mating components in your appliance, helping contain water, air, or heat as designed. Replacing a worn gasket restores proper sealing and helps prevent leaks, performance loss, and residue buildup. What it does:

• Creates a compressible seal between two parts to prevent leakage and maintain proper airflow or water containment
• Helps reduce rattles and wear at the joint by cushioning the connection
• Supports efficiency and consistent performance by keeping the system properly sealed
• Common symptoms of failure: visible cracks/tears or flattening, leakage at the joint, heat or moisture escaping, or persistent odors near the seal

• 1 gasket

• Disconnect power; shut off water supply before servicing
• Note the gasket's orientation and take reference photos during disassembly
• Remove the old gasket and thoroughly clean mating surfaces of residue or debris
• Seat the new gasket evenly without stretching; reassemble and test for a proper seal

This felt seal creates a smooth, airtight barrier where the drum meets the bulkhead in your dryer. Replacing a worn seal helps maintain proper airflow, protect fabrics from snagging, and reduce scraping or squealing noises during operation. What it does:

• Seals the gap between the rotating drum and front/rear bulkhead to contain heat and airflow
• Provides a low-friction, cushioned surface for the drum rim
• Helps keep lint and debris out of the cabinet
• Common symptoms of failure: longer or uneven dry times, rubbing/scraping noises, clothes catching or leaving marks at the drum edge, visibly worn or torn felt

• 1 felt seal

• Disconnect power; for gas dryers, also shut off the gas supply
• Remove the top/front panel to access the drum and bulkhead; support drum as needed
• Remove old felt and adhesive; clean the mating surface thoroughly
• Dry-fit the new seal; install per manufacturer guidance; allow proper set time before reassembly
• Hand-rotate the drum to verify even contact and clearance, then test operation

This coupler gasket creates a tight, leak-resistant seal at a coupler connection point, helping maintain proper operation of the assembly. Replace when the original gasket is worn, cracked, or flattened to prevent drips and seepage.

• Forms the seal between a coupler and its mating component
• Helps prevent water seepage and air intrusion at the joint
• Supports correct flow/pressure through the connection
• Common symptoms: drips at the fitting, moisture around the coupler, or needing to over-tighten to stop leaks

• Disconnect power and shut off water supply before servicing
• Relieve line pressure and place a towel to catch residual water
• Clean mating surfaces; seat the gasket squarely in the coupler recess
• Tighten fittings evenly; restore service and check for leaks

This heat-resistant fiberglass oven door gasket seals the oven cavity perimeter, helping keep heat inside for consistent temperatures and efficient cooking. Replace a worn, frayed, or flattened seal to restore proper door sealing performance. What it does

• Forms a heat-resistant seal around the oven opening to minimize heat loss
• Helps maintain set temperature and overall cooking performance
• Can help address long preheat times, uneven baking, and hot air leaking around the door
• Replace if the gasket is frayed, brittle, compressed, or falling out of its channel

• Includes: 1 fiberglass door gasket

• Disconnect power and allow the oven to cool completely before service
• Remove the old gasket from its mounting slots or clips; clean the channel of debris
• Install the new gasket without stretching; seat it evenly around the perimeter with ends routed as originally positioned
• Close the door and check for uniform contact all around; adjust seating if needed

This replacement seal restores a tight barrier between mating parts inside your appliance to prevent leaks and keep the assembly performing as designed. Swapping a worn or brittle seal helps stop drips and protects nearby components. What it does:

• Creates a reliable seal between components or around a shaft to prevent leakage
• Helps maintain proper pressure/flow within the system
• Typical failure signs: cracks, flattening, swelling, brittleness, or leakage/residue at the joint

• 1 seal

• Disconnect power; shut off water supply if applicable
• Allow hot components to cool before servicing
• Access the sealed joint; capture any residual water if working on a wet system
• Clean mating surfaces; seat the new seal evenly. Use only manufacturer-approved lubricant if specified, then reassemble and test for leaks.