The gasket is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. It is a sealing gasket responsible for creating an airtight seal between the refrigerator door and frame. This helps maintain proper temperatures inside the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
Symptoms of a bad gasket include:
- Inability to maintain proper interior temperatures
- Frost or condensation buildup inside the refrigerator or around doors and frames
- Higher electric bills from the compressor running excessively
- Noticeable temperature fluctuations when opening and closing the door
Causes of a bad gasket can include shrinkage and cracks due to aging, as well as tears, breaks, or holes from repeated use and compression. Over time, seals may no longer fully adhere, allowing air and warmer temperatures to enter.
This OEM Whirlpool part is compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Old seals were dry rotting and cracking Nick W. • Winston Salem , NC • February 10, 2026
Pulled out old parts, and swapped with new. New seals needed to be warmed up with a hair dryer to get wrinkles out from shipping, but that was simple as well. With my fridge, there was also a secondary piece on the door which needed to be removed with a screw. Took some extra time to give all those surfaces on the fridge a much needed cleaning while the seals were off. New seals fit perfectly and the replacement was simple- video provided on the website was also helpful.
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