Basic Information
- Part Name: Refrigerator Door Gasket
- Manufacturer: Whirlpool
- Category: Refrigerator
- Primary Function: Creates an airtight seal around the refrigerator door to maintain internal temperature and efficiency
Installation & Compatibility
- Compatible Models: Fits select Whirlpool, Kenmore, Kenmore Elite, Kirkland, KitchenAid, Crosley, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Inglis, and Bauknecht refrigerators. Confirm compatibility with your model before ordering.
- Installation Difficulty: Medium; requires aligning and pressing the new gasket into the door channel
- Tools Required: Hair dryer (optional), work gloves
Additional Information
Special details: Smooth folds and creases in gasket 2159057 by soaking it in warm water or warming it gently with a hair dryer on low heat before installation.
This door gasket (part number 2159057) forms an airtight seal around the refrigerator door to keep cold air in and warm air out, improving energy efficiency and maintaining consistent temperature control.
If you notice frost buildup, condensation, or warm air leaking into the refrigerator, replacing the gasket can restore a proper seal.
Safely store any food that could deteriorate while the door is open for this repair.
2159057 replaces 2214962, 2177242, 2202874, 2159051, 2177307, and 2171386.