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Parts That Fix Whirlpool Refrigerator WRS555SIHZ00 Door won’t open or close

Door won’t open or close is a commonly reported symptom for the WRS555SIHZ00 Whirlpool Refrigerator, and we have put together a full guide on how to fix this. This advice is based on feedback from people who own this exact appliance. We have listed the most common parts for your WRS555SIHZ00 Whirlpool Refrigerator that will fix Door won’t open or close. We have included repair instructions, and helpful step-by-step video tutorials. If you are experiencing this issue, not to worry, DIYers just like you have fixed this, and shared their experience to help you!

Fixes Symptom 44% of time
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Easy 

15 - 30 mins 

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For white, biscuit, black and stainless models.

$ 11.14
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PartSelect Number PS11739043
Manufacturer Part Number WP2182181
Fixes Symptom 31% of time

Rated by 6 customers 

  

Very Easy 

Less than 15 mins 

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This screw is sold individually.

$ 7.76
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PartSelect Number PS11741512
Manufacturer Part Number WP3400012

Customer Repair Stories

Refrigerator door not closing properly

We’d had the refrigerator repaired a year ago by the service department of our local appliance store. Turns out the service tech somehow used the wrong screw when replacing the door cam, causing it to rub on the cams and causing premature wear. After watching the provided repair video, it took about 10 minutes to remove the door, replace the cams and reinstall the door. Saved well over $100 and had the job done right this time.
  • Bruce from MONTGOMERY, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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Fixes Symptom 15% of time
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4 Reviews

Rated by 2 customers 

  

Really Easy 

30 - 60 mins 

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This door gasket is used to seal the refrigerator door when closed to keep the cool air inside and the room air out.

$ 278.04
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PartSelect Number PS323906
Manufacturer Part Number 2159083

Replacing your Whirlpool Refrigerator Fresh Food Door Gasket - Black

Replacing your Fresh Food Door Gasket - Black

Customer Repair Stories

Replaced door gasket and hinge closers on Refrigerator door.

I just followed the excellent Video for both parts. The door gasket is tedious but doable, just take a deep breath and press on. Putty knife is handy to push edge of gasket under the plastic lip. The closer devices take 3 minutes - simple R&R. Check the videos - they're pretty clear and detailed.
  • David E from EL SOBRANTE, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Socket set
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Fixes Symptom 6% of time
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Rated by 4 customers 

  

Really Easy 

30 - 60 mins 

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This door gasket is used to seal the refrigerator door when closed to keep the cool air inside and the room air out.

$ 241.95
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PartSelect Number PS323900
Manufacturer Part Number 2159075

Replacing your Whirlpool Refrigerator Fresh Food Door Gasket

Replacing your Fresh Food Door Gasket

Customer Repair Stories

The original gasket was breaking down and started to separate. The seal was starting to be compromised..

I ordered two new ones from partselect.com. I figured if I was replacing the one for the refrigerator door I might as well do the freezer door too.
Very easy to take the old ones off, take the putty knife clean tracks out. Putting the new ones on, was a little harder to do. You have to start in the corner and push the gasket into the slot. You need strong hands to do this. Once I heard them click in, they guided themselves the rest of the way. Once they are on, check to make sure they touch the frame of the door. My freezer was perfect, but the refrigerator had an area of 25 inches that did not touch the frame. I called partselect.com and they sent out another new gasket for the refrigerator door. (I had to pay for this one but was told once I mailed in the defective one, they would credit me the cost of the returned one) I took off the bad gasket and installed the 2nd new gasket and that one was perfect.
  • Cathy from DOWNERS GROVE, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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bad door gasket

watched video. Very easy
  • William from Palm Coast, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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Fixes Symptom 4% of time
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3 Reviews

This door gasket is used to seal the freezer door when closed.

$ 241.54
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PartSelect Number PS323905
Manufacturer Part Number 2159082

Replacing your Whirlpool Refrigerator Freezer Door Gasket - Black

Replacing your Freezer Door Gasket - Black