W10443323 - Whirlpool Refrigerator Door Gasket

This Whirlpool Refrigerator Door Gasket (W10443323) is a genuine part designed specifically for Whirlpool and Maytag refrigerators. Also known as a "Freezer Door Gasket," it's crafted from a flexible rubber or silicone material embedded with magnets around its perimeter. When you close your refrigerator door, the magnets in the gasket attract to the corresponding magnets mounted on the refrigerator cabinet. This action creates a tight seal all the way around the door, effectively forming an airtight barrier that prevents the escape of cold air and the entry of warm external air. The elasticity of the gasket material further enhances this seal by allowing it to deform when the door is closed, ensuring your refrigerator maintains its desired interior temperatures efficiently by minimizing air exchange.

If your refrigerator door seems to close less snugly than before, or if you notice an increase in your energy bills possibly due to the fridge working harder to maintain cold temperatures, it might be time to check the gasket. Special instructions for smoothing out any folds or creases in the gasket include soaking it in warm water or gently warming it with a hair dryer on low heat before installation. Remember to safely store any food that might deteriorate while the door is open during this repair.

Before purchasing the Whirlpool Refrigerator Door Gasket (W10443323), verify your device's model number for compatibility to ensure this part will solve your appliance's issues.