The Freezer Door Gasket is an OEM part for Whirlpool side-by-side and bottom-freezer refrigerators. As the seal that encloses cold air inside the freezer compartment, this gasket is critical for maintaining proper freezing temperatures. Causes of a bad freezer door gasket can include cracking or deterioration from repeated compression and expansion during opening and closing of the freezer door over time. Food debris or moisture trapped against the gasket rim can also damage the sealing integrity. Symptoms of a bad freezer door gasket include: Difficulty closing or sealing the freezer door properly Higher energy bills from the refrigerator running excessively Frost and ice buildup inside the freezer sections Loss of interior temperature regulation This genuine Whirlpool OEM replacement part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.2159082 (AP3038638) replaces 2171186, 2181894, 2196242, 2221314, 2309533, 443025, AH323905, EA323905, PS323905, W10911422.