To replace the seal on your refrigerator door start by submerging the new gasket in warm water so that it s softer and more pliable.
How to replace kenmore french door refrigerator door seals.
The door gasket is on the inner door panel and creates a seal around the door to prevent warm air from entering the freezer compartment.
This part is approximately 34 1 2 wide x 24 long.
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The piece that attaches the latch to the inside of the door is held to the latch by a screw.
How can it be repaired.
Safely store any food that could deteriorate while the refrigerator is shut off for this repair.
Once you ve loosened the screws pull off the old gasket and dispose of it.
Shut off the power.
This video shows how to repair a fridge door seal on an older fridge.
This happens to be a sears kenmore about 20 years old.
The gasket is grey in color.
Using either the nut driver or screwdriver detach all the fasteners and place them carefully in a cup.
This door gasket is for the freezer door on the refrigerator.
The piece that holds it inside is not visible.
You should see many screws or bolts holding the gasket to the door.
Broken door latch mechanism on kenmore refrigerator model number 79571304011 on the left french door of the refrigertor section.
Locate the door gasket and lift the edge up.
Place them temporarily in the refrigerator to keep them cool.
Then remove the old gasket by lifting the edge up and turning the screws underneath.