Freezer Door Gasket (White)

Freezer Door Gasket (White)

Lee from IL

My bottom freezer's 15 year-old gasket didn't seal at the top, which caused excessive ice to build up in the freezer.

Rigid putty knife Hair dryer

Checked out a couple YouTube videos, then pulled the refrigerator's power plug and emptied the contents of the freezer into coolers. Removed the freezer door by loosening all four screws holding the freezer door to the frame, then lifted the door up and off the frame. Laid the door face-down on a padded surface. Used the putty knife to lever the old gasket out of its channel, then pulled the entire gasket off the door. Cleaned the mold from the door and checked the channel for other obstructions. Then started the new gasket in one corner and firmly pressed the center of the gasket into the channel all the way around. In my case, I had to use the hair dryer carefully to melt and remove a large chunk of ice that had formed in the rear of the freezer compartment before proceeding. Reattached the door to its frame. In my case the gasket had a couple wrinkles from shipping, and that part of the gasket magnet did not lay flat against the freezer surface. Used the hair dryer to warm the problem areas and pull them out slightly so they laid flat against the freezer. Continued around the door, heating the gasket and testing the gasket's fit repeatedly until all the gasket surfaces laid flat and smooth when the door was closed. Advice: Use the hair dryer carefully - even a small one can overheat the gasket and melt it. Also, work slowly to pull the gasket away from the door while heating it to form the gasket's magnet surface so it lays flat against the freezer body. no need to get under the freezer door to view the gasket - simply sight along the edge of the open door. This may take a few minutes, but will pay you back with a smooth opening and sealing door.

Freezer Door Gasket (White)

Brandy from FL

Bottom freezer door gasket was worn out

Nothing

Took off old gasket and put new one on

Freezer Door Gasket (White)

Travis from MD

Freezer gasket was cracked and failing. Resulting in icing.

No tools required.

Was easy and quick.