Description
Description
Ensure a tight, energy-efficient seal on your refrigerator with the authentic OEM door gasket part 2188404A from Whirlpool. This gasket replaces worn, cracked or leaking seals that can lead to frost build-up, excessive energy usage, or poor cooling performance. Because gasket dimensions, attachment styles and model fits vary across production years, please check with your maintenance technician to confirm this part number matches your appliance’s full model number and that the door gasket is indeed the source of the issue before ordering. theacoutlet.com+3whirlpoolparts.com+3applianceparts.lowes.com+3
Features & Benefits
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OEM-specified part: Designed by Whirlpool to meet factory specifications for fit, finish and durability. whirlpoolparts.com+2applianceparts.lowes.com+2
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Improves energy efficiency: A good seal keeps cold air in and warm/humid air out, reducing compressor runtime and preventing frost-buildup. Reliable Parts+1
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Mitigates door-frame moisture/sweating: A worn gasket often lets humid air in, causing condensation along the door liner or edge. fix.com
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Simple replacement: Once compatibility is confirmed, installation is straightforward — remove old seal, clean mounting area, install new gasket and let it set.
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Cost-effective repair: Replacing a faulty gasket is far less expensive than dealing with larger cooling issues or full door assemblies.
Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement
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You notice frost or ice accumulating around the door frame or in the fresh-food compartment despite normal operation.
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The door seal feels loose or you can feel a draft of warmer air when the door is closed.
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The compressor runs more frequently than usual or the refrigerator takes longer to reach temperature, suggesting air infiltration.
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Moisture, dripping or pooling near the door’s edge or between gasket folds.
If you observe these symptoms, ask your maintenance technician to verify that the gasket is failing (and not the door hinge, liner or frame) and that 2188404A is the correct part for your model before ordering.
Compatibility Notes
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The gasket 2188404A is listed for many Whirlpool-built refrigerators (and compatible brands) as a Fresh Food Door Gasket measuring approximately 59½″ × 19⅛″ for certain models. mccombssupply.com+1
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Even if your old gasket appears visually identical, slight differences in mounting tab spacing, liner groove shape or door profile may cause poor fit. Ensuring your full appliance model number (including suffix letters) matches is essential. applianceparts.lowes.com
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Replacing the gasket addresses the seal only. If the door liner, hinge, frame or other mounting elements are distorted or damaged, the gasket may not seat properly or may be prone to repeating failure.