FROST BUILDUP IN THE FREEZER FROM A DAMAGED OR POORLY SEALING DOOR GASKET
GE Refrigerator Freezer door gasket, black WG03L00638, Replaces WR24X10185, Fixes Frost buildup in the freezer from a damaged or poorly sealing door gasket
Black gasket used on the freezer-section door of selected GE refrigerators. The exact part number WG03L00638 is directly listed in refrigerator parts diagrams and databases.
Part WG03L00638Replaces WR24X10185GE
Black gasket used on the freezer-section door of selected GE refrigerators. The exact part number WG03L00638 is directly listed in refrigerator parts diagrams and databases.
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Part NumberWG03L00638
ReplacesWR24X10185
ManufacturerGE
Appliance TypeRefrigerator
Part TypeFreezer door gasket, black
✅ Cross Reference Information
Current Part NumberWG03L00638
ReplacesWR24X10185
Common Symptoms
- Visible cuts, tears, rips, deformation, or a loose section of the freezer-door gasket.
- A visible gap or uneven contact between the closed freezer-door gasket and cabinet frame.
- Frost or ice accumulation in the freezer when the door is not sealing properly.
Check Before Replacing
- With the freezer door open, inspect the gasket for cuts, tears, rips, wrinkles, or sections pulled out of the door retainer.
- Remove packages or other items that could prevent the freezer door from closing fully, then close the door and visually check for even gasket contact around the cabinet opening.
- Confirm the gasket is fully seated in its door groove, especially at the corners.
- Check that the refrigerator is level and that the freezer door closes normally; door alignment or an obstruction can also cause a sealing concern.
Pro Tip
If the replacement gasket arrives creased from packaging, follow the package instructions to flatten it before installation; after fitting, verify the sealing face is smooth and contacts the cabinet all the way around.
Part Details
Part NumberWG03L00638
Part TypeFreezer door gasket, black
ManufacturerGE
Appliance TypeRefrigerator
Primary FunctionForms the perimeter seal between the freezer door and refrigerator cabinet to help keep the freezer compartment closed and sealed.
Cross ReferencesWR24X10185
Key Features
- Black freezer-door gasket.
- Designed to seat in the door’s gasket retainer/groove.
- Exact archived GE catalog identity is "GASKET BLACK."
Installation Notes
- Disconnect power before replacing or adjusting the freezer-door gasket.
- For GE top-freezer refrigerators, a gasket that has pulled loose may be pressed back into its retainer; ensure the gasket’s rear dart is fully and evenly pushed into the mating groove.
- After installation, close the door and confirm the gasket is smooth/flat and seals against the front of the cabinet around the full perimeter.
- For deformation or wrinkles, GE advises using a blow dryer on a low setting while smoothing the affected area by hand.
Verified Compatible Models
GTH18ISXARSS, GTH18SBTVRSS, GTK18IBXARBS, GTS18SHSVRSS
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