DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the freezer drawer gasket on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the gasket is if it is torn or worn, causing cold air to leak out of the freezer.
All of the information in this gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Dacor, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Maytag
Tools used: none
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the freezer drawer gasket in your refrigerator open the freezer drawer. and pull the old drawer gasket free of the liner if still intact.
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Fully remove the old gasket.
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Before you install the new freezer drawer gasket you may need to lay it out on a flat sturdy surface for up to 24 hours to help the gasket regain its original form.
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Now, starting on a corner, insert the new gasket into the groove on the liner.
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Keep in mind, you can use a hair dryer to help remove kinks from the material to ensure the freezer drawer seals properly.