Frigidaire Refrigerator Door Gasket Replaced in San Jose
A Frigidaire FFTR1814QW1 top-freezer refrigerator in San Jose with a damaged door gasket and frost buildup. I installed OEM gasket 242193206 and cleaned the interior.
Repair at a glance
| City | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|
| Appliance | Top-freezer refrigerator |
| Category | Major Brands |
| Brand & model | Frigidaire FFTR1814QW1 top-freezer refrigerator |
| Repair date | |
| Customer complaint | The refrigerator door gasket was damaged and no longer sealing evenly. Frost buildup was visible inside the freezer. |
| Diagnosis | The fresh-food door gasket needed replacement. The work also included cleaning frost and residue from the affected interior areas before the new seal was fitted. |
| Repair cost | $264 (parts and labor, after senior discount) |
| Warranty | 6 months on parts and labor |
| Outcome | Repaired |
Gasket damage and frost
The old gasket had visible damaged sections, and frost had formed inside the freezer. I emptied the compartment and removed the inner cover to inspect and clean the affected areas.
The evaporator and rear panel were accessible once the freezer was opened. This let me clear the frost and clean the housing before putting the interior back together.
Fitting the OEM door gasket
I removed the old fresh-food gasket and fitted OEM replacement 242193206 around the door. The corners and edges were pressed into the retaining channel so the seal sat evenly.
The invoice lists the OEM gasket and labor, with a senior discount applied, for a total of $264. The repair carries a 6-month warranty on parts and labor.
Photos from this repair
The gasket edge before removal. 
Lower trim removed for access. 
Freezer cover removed to clean the interior. 
The freezer before the interior was cleaned. 
The refrigerator pulled out for the repair. 
Frost along the interior surface. 
The upper freezer air housing. 
The refrigerator during the gasket and cleaning work. 
The freezer interior after reassembly. 
The removed door gaskets. 
The replacement gasket prepared for installation. 
Damage along the old gasket edge. 
The old seal after removal. 
The freezer after the work was completed. 
The refrigerator control housing. 
The upper cover before final cleaning and reassembly.
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