Whirlpool Outlet housing seal with adhesive strip, 15 in. Also described as a dryer lint chute seal. WP697813, Replaces 697813, 697814

Genuine Whirlpool OEM seal that seals the dryer lint chute or outlet housing to the blower housing and helps prevent air and lint leakage.

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Common Symptoms

• Visible lint accumulating inside the dryer cabinet or around the lint-filter housing
• Air leakage around the lint chute or outlet housing
• Reduced venting efficiency associated with a deteriorated or displaced seal

Check Before Replacing

• Unplug the dryer before inspection or service.
• Inspect the seal around the lint chute or outlet housing for breaks, compression, separation, or loss of adhesion.
• Check for lint deposits inside the cabinet or behind the lint-filter housing that may indicate air bypass.
• Confirm that the seal is positioned continuously around the mating surface and that the surrounding housing is not cracked or distorted.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Whirlpool OEM seal
• Outlet-housing or lint-chute application
• Adhesive-backed strip
• Approximately 15 inches long
• Replaces Whirlpool part numbers 697813 and 697814

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before servicing the dryer.
• Remove loose lint and residue from the seal’s mating surface before applying the replacement.
• Position the new adhesive-backed seal continuously in the same location as the original seal, without stretching or leaving gaps.
• Reassemble the housing and verify that the lint chute and blower-housing connection are seated correctly before operating the dryer.

Verified Compatible Models

7EWED5550YW0, 7EWED5550YW1, 7MGGQ9800ML0, 7MGGQ9800PL0, 7MGGQ9800PL1, 7MGGW9200MW0, 7MGGW9200MW1, 7MGGW9200MW2, 7MGGW9200MW3, 7MGGW9868KL1, 7MGGW9868KQ1, 7MLTG8234PQ1, 7MMEDX550XW0, 7MMEDX550XW1, GGW9260PL2

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.