Whirlpool 2177310 Refrigerator Black Door Gasket-Fip

The Whirlpool 2177310 is a black restoration door gasket manufactured for Whirlpool refrigerators. This fundamental part creates a tight seal around the interior of the freezer door. The gasket, made of a flexible polymer, compresses slightly when the door closes, forming a barrier that keeps warm air out of the freezer section. This trapped cold air is necessary for maintaining continuous freezing temperatures, which keeps your food frozen and safe to eat. A worn or torn gasket might compromise the seal, enabling warm air to enter and raise the internal temperature. This can result in irregular freezing, shorter food storage existence, and even higher energy consumption from the refrigerator as it tries harder to maintain the proper temperature.