DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door gasket on a Frigidaire refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the fridge door gasket is when it is damaged or worn out.
All of the information for this door gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Westinghouse, Electrolux, Crosley, Gibson
Tools needed: none
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To prepare your refrigerator for a new door gasket first pull the old gasket free from the door channel then clean the channel of any debris.
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Install the new door gasket by starting at the top.
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Gently press the gasket into the door channel making sure it’s seated firmly all the way around.
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When finished, close the door and check that the gasket evenly seats around the entire door.
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If any gaps are present, use a hairdryer set on low to soften the gasket to improve the seal.
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Please note that it may take up to a week for the gasket to properly form a seal to the cabinet.