The Fresh Food Door Gasket is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This gasket forms a seal around the refrigerator door to prevent warm air from entering and cold air from escaping. The gasket measures about 48""x 19.5"" and includes 8 screws, part number WP8281206
Causes of a bad door gasket can include wear and tear over time, cracks or tears in the material, or the gasket becoming warped or misshapen. These issues can compromise the seal, allowing air to leak and causing the refrigerator to work harder to maintain the desired temperature.
Symptoms of a bad door gasket include:
- Warm air entering the refrigerator
- Increased energy bills due to the refrigerator running more frequently
- Moisture or frost buildup around the door
- Difficulty in closing or sealing the refrigerator door properly
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Needed new gaskets, air coming in. Shelly W. • Grover Beach , CA • September 25, 2020
Ordered new gasket seals and had someone install them,
Installed one prior myself and it was very difficult to heat and stretch and wrap doors.
Ended up gouging my cabinet when stretching the seal .
Leave for professionals and even they struggled.
Tight now and working great.
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