{"product_id":"whirlpool-2188445a-fresh-food-door-gasket-oem-refrigerator-seal","title":"Whirlpool 2188445A Fresh Food Door Gasket – OEM Refrigerator Seal","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eEnsure your fresh-food compartment of your refrigerator is sealed tight and operating efficiently with this genuine OEM door gasket, part number \u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"357\"\u003e2188445A\u003c\/strong\u003e, from Whirlpool. This gasket is specially designed to fit many Whirlpool-built models and helps prevent cold air from escaping, warm\/humid air from entering, thereby reducing frost build-up, energy usage and helping maintain temperature consistency. Because refrigerator door gaskets differ by shape, mounting method and liner style between models and years, please \u003cstrong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"766\"\u003echeck with your maintenance technician\u003c\/strong\u003e to confirm that part number 2188445A is correct for your appliance’s full model number \u003cem data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e that the door seal is indeed the failing component before ordering. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/applianceparts.lowes.com\/lowes-appliance-part\/wpl\/2188445a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/applianceparts.lowes.com\/lowes-appliance-part\/wpl\/2188445a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003eapplianceparts.lowes.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e+1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eOEM-specified gasket built by Whirlpool to match factory design—ensures correct fit and reliable seal. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/applianceparts.lowes.com\/lowes-appliance-part\/wpl\/2188445a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/applianceparts.lowes.com\/lowes-appliance-part\/wpl\/2188445a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003eapplianceparts.lowes.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e+1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eImproves energy efficiency: helps reduce compressor runtime by keeping cold air in and warm\/humid air out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eReduces frost build-up and condensation at door edges, helping preserve produce and reduce maintenance issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eStraightforward replacement: once compatibility is verified, replacing a worn or damaged gasket is far less expensive than replacing the entire door or liner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eEnhances door closing performance: a good gasket ensures your refrigerator door closes properly, maintaining internal temperature and helping avoid warm spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003eCommon Symptoms That Indicate Replacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eYou feel a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003edraft\u003c\/strong\u003e of warm air when the refrigerator door is closed or notice the compressor runs longer than usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eFrost or ice is accumulating around the door perimeter or inside the fresh-food compartment — especially near the gasket area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003eThe gasket is visibly \u003cstrong data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003ecracked\u003c\/strong\u003e, torn, warped, discolored, or has missing\/melted magnetic strips making the seal weak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003eYou can see light behind the gasket when the door is closed (in a darker room) or the door doesn’t sit flush against the cabinet.\u003cbr data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003eIf you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, ask your maintenance technician to verify that the door gasket (2188445A) is indeed the correct failing part and that the door liner, hinge, and mounting points are intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003eCompatibility \/ Partial Model Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"3226\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003eThe part 2188445A is identified in Whirlpool’s parts catalog as a \u003cem data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2625\"\u003efresh food door gasket\/seal\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/applianceparts.lowes.com\/lowes-appliance-part\/wpl\/2188445a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/applianceparts.lowes.com\/lowes-appliance-part\/wpl\/2188445a?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003eapplianceparts.lowes.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e+1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003eAccording to listings, it replaces or corresponds to older part numbers such as 1106173, 1106175, 1109185, 1109187, 1122826, 1128059, 2148043, 4387608, 935761, 939048, 942268, 942287, 946802, 946990 and 946992. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancerepair.homedepot.com\/PartDetail\/Door-Gasket\/2188445A\/896879?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.appliancerepair.homedepot.com\/PartDetail\/Door-Gasket\/2188445A\/896879?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003eRepair Clinic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e+1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"3226\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"3226\"\u003eBecause refrigerator doors, liner mouldings, hinge styles and manufacturing tolerances vary by production year and region, it is \u003cem data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3062\"\u003eessential\u003c\/em\u003e to match your refrigerator’s full model number (including suffix letters) and compare the old gasket’s shape, dimensions and magnetic strip layout before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3231\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3254\"\u003eCross Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3523\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3396\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3396\"\u003eEquivalent\/older part numbers: AP3092350, PS328688 as referenced in parts listings for this gasket. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/227008883137?hash=item34dac8a9c1%3Ag%3ABfEAAeSwb69o4eWt\u0026amp;itmmeta=01K6S8ZPTZ4EPN857FYYBVHESF\u0026amp;itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA4MHg7L1Zz0LA5DYYmRTS30k22NDmKpbF00HwH9jpvoYNcr%2FdESUPRtZcUvjXefKOC9TK42EcNqjjpLO8YkCHFgja%2BegqQx3UloBxq1TRP3q5XMzHd%2BZkl%2FJ9G8k07KV3BFJxI9VrwROm3o83Je5oivOyEIv30dgESNoVRDc4frUnGZsdvl8Ls6C8dm3Oftfokf%2FP96WaJN5UleYj4GAvYDpgFTQyNA33nL19nbVkACH2S6DHaGz4llGiHDlNRr0X%2F2tlcMznLMHTn2PNyUOza1yd8SDRW0AYW02QeLy3rQFu%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9Dt_qi2Zg\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/227008883137?hash=item34dac8a9c1%3Ag%3ABfEAAeSwb69o4eWt\u0026amp;itmmeta=01K6S8ZPTZ4EPN857FYYBVHESF\u0026amp;itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA4MHg7L1Zz0LA5DYYmRTS30k22NDmKpbF00HwH9jpvoYNcr%2FdESUPRtZcUvjXefKOC9TK42EcNqjjpLO8YkCHFgja%2BegqQx3UloBxq1TRP3q5XMzHd%2BZkl%2FJ9G8k07KV3BFJxI9VrwROm3o83Je5oivOyEIv30dgESNoVRDc4frUnGZsdvl8Ls6C8dm3Oftfokf%2FP96WaJN5UleYj4GAvYDpgFTQyNA33nL19nbVkACH2S6DHaGz4llGiHDlNRr0X%2F2tlcMznLMHTn2PNyUOza1yd8SDRW0AYW02QeLy3rQFu%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9Dt_qi2Zg\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003eeBay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e+1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3523\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3523\"\u003eWhen browsing alternate listings, ensure those part numbers list “2188445A” or indicate compatibility with your exact model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3528\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3555\"\u003eCompatibility Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"4643\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3744\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"3744\"\u003eMatching the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3571\" data-end=\"3604\"\u003eentire appliance model number\u003c\/strong\u003e (including suffix codes) is crucial—two refrigerators may appear identical externally but use different gasket profiles or mounting tabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3745\" data-end=\"4004\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"4004\"\u003eReplacing just the gasket restores sealing performance only if the door liner, hinge, and mounting tabs are in good condition. If the door is bent, hinge worn, or liner cracked, you may still experience sealing issues even after installing the new gasket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4005\" data-end=\"4643\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4007\" data-end=\"4643\"\u003eInstallation steps (qualified technician or careful DIY): Disconnect power (if advised for safety), remove items from the door shelf, peel the old gasket out of its retainer (if applicable) from top to bottom, inspect and clean the gasket channel or mounting flange, warm the new gasket if needed (to aid flexibility), align the new gasket 2188445A starting at the top center, press firmly into place all around until flush, then close the door and test for uniform contact and no light or draft at the seal. After installation, allow the gasket to configure\/seat over 24 hrs and check again for door closing \u0026amp; frost\/condensation signs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"A3 Appliance Supply, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47366505890017,"sku":"2188445A","price":87.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/6829\/2577\/files\/2188445A_3.avif?v=1762181739","url":"https:\/\/www.a3appliancesupply.com\/products\/whirlpool-2188445a-fresh-food-door-gasket-oem-refrigerator-seal","provider":"A3 Appliance Supply, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}