A725238 Genuine Door Gasket for Ariston, Indesit Appliances, Whirlpool Group Door Seal Spare Part

Part A725238 is a genuine door gasket supplied from the Ariston, Indesit and Whirlpool group range. The parts record doesn't name the appliance it suits, and gaskets differ widely between ovens, dishwashers, washers and fridges, so the part number is what matters here. Compare A725238 with the code on your old gasket, a service report or your model's parts list before ordering. It is a different part from door seal A274702.

What happens when a door gasket fails

A gasket is the flexible strip that the door presses against when it shuts. It fills small gaps and irregularities so heat, cold air or water stays where it belongs. Age, heat and harsh cleaners make the material shrink and crack, and a door that is slammed or leant on can tear it. A failing gasket often shows as condensation or ice around a fridge door, water dripping at the front of a dishwasher, heat marking an oven surround, or a door that springs open slightly after closing.

Part details

• Genuine Ariston and Indesit group part A725238
• Door gasket, appliance not stated on file
• Different part from door seal A274702
• Order by matching the number on your old gasket

Getting the new gasket to sit right

Disconnect power at the wall first, and close the water tap on plumbed appliances. Remove the old gasket slowly so you can see how it's anchored. Clean dirt and residue from the channel or door face with warm soapy water and let it dry. Press the new gasket in evenly without stretching it, then close the door on a strip of paper at a few points. It should grip firmly all the way round.

Questions about this part

My old gasket looks similar. Is that enough to order?

Not reliably. Many door gaskets look alike but differ in length, profile and fixing. The surest check is the number A725238 on your old part, or your model and product number from the rating label, which you can send through our parts enquiry form.