Hotpoint Refrigerator Door Gasket
The magnetic rubber seal that keeps cold air in and warm air out around the door.
DifficultyEasy to moderate
Typical time20 to 40 minutes
ToolsHairdryer, Flat screwdriver or trim tool
Safety. Unplug the appliance before you start and keep food cold elsewhere while you work. Never pierce the sealed cooling system.
Signs it has failed
- Frost or ice building up around the door edge
- Condensation or water pooling inside or beneath
- The compressor runs constantly
- A gap or a door that does not close firmly
Check before you buy
- Close the door on a sheet of paper: if it slides out easily, the seal is not gripping
- Check the seal for tears, hard sections or mould in the folds
- Check the refrigerator is level and the door has not dropped
What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your refrigerator and the checks point to this part, fitting a new one should clear those faults. If the symptoms continue, the cause is elsewhere (a control board, a sensor or a blocked vent or hose).
How to replace it
- Warm the new seal in warm water or with a hair dryer so it becomes flexible
- Pull the old seal out of its channel, or unscrew the retaining strip if there is one
- Clean the channel
- Press the new seal in, starting at the top corners
- Close the door, warm any creases with a hair dryer and let it settle
Guide steps are typical for this type of part. Layouts differ between models, so follow your own manual where it differs.
Getting the right part
Seals are cut for each door size. Match the part number, or measure the door width and height and compare with the listing.
Check your model number first. It is on the rating plate — usually inside the door frame, on the back or side panel, or inside the appliance. Parts that look identical often differ by model, so match the number to the listing before you order.
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Each listing page shows the part numbers and compatibility stated by the seller, so you can compare against your own model number.
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