Replacing freezer gasket

Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
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This upright freezer has been building up frost/ice along the top edge, so I figured I needed a new gasket, which I ordered. I ordered and received part AP2113451. On measuring the current gasket I fine that the new one is slightly smaller. The current gasket is 27 3/8 x 54 1/2. The new gasket is 27 x54. Is there some stretch in the gasket that I can pull to fit the door? The gasket is secured by a screw-channel on all sides of the door.

Unfortunately, I’ve thrown the shipping carton away, so the gasket will be difficult to return. What is your advice?

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I too have the same problen and am not sure if my answering this will get me help. I have the freezing on the inside of the door as well but seem to have a good seal. What should I do and if this isn’t the correct place hellp me to get this post to the correct place…Bob Mc

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did you submerse the gasket in hot water for a while to soften it up a bit?