How to Replace an Admiral HMG 19143 Door Seal

The Admiral HMG 19143 is a combination refrigerator-freezer that often bears the Montgomery Wards label. Over time, the refrigerator door seal loses its ability to seal properly, making the refrigerator inefficient in its operation. If there’s nothing else wrong with the refrigerator, take a few minutes to replace the seal and make it operational again. Replacing the magnetic door seal is a straightforward process.

Soapy water
Dry towel
Hex-head nut driver

Instructions

- 1
  Unplug the refrigerator while working on the unit.
- 2
  Open the door that requires the replacement seal. Because this is a dual refrigerator-freezer unit, it has two doors and two door seals.
- 3
  Look at the door seal. Lift the edge of it up. Underneath the seal you will find hex-head retaining screws holding the seal in place.
- 4
  Remove each of the hex-head screws, using the appropriately-sized hex-head nut driver. Set the screws aside.
- 5
  Pull the door seal from the refrigerator after removing the hex-head retaining screws.
- 6
  Clean the area around the door seal with soapy water. Rinse and dry before proceeding.
- 7
  Hold the new door seal in place and insert the hex-head retaining screws through each of the holes in the gasket. Using your fingers, thread them manually into the refrigerator door to get them started.
- 8
  Take the hex-head nut driver and tighten each of the inserted retaining screws until snug. Do not over-tighten.
- 9
  Rearrange the gasket so it is smooth. Close the door to test its operation.
- 10
  Repeat this process for the second door. Plug the refrigerator back in when you are done.

How to Replace a Burner on the Maytag Flat Top Stove

How to Repair a Riccar 2600 Sewing Machine

Appliance Repair