How to replace the door seal in your washing machine
Washing MachineModerate⏱ 15 - 25 minutes
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Replace the door seal whenever it is torn, hardened, mould-stained or leaking so your washer can stay watertight, odour-free and gentle on laundry. This procedure shows you how to remove the old gasket, install a fresh one and confirm a perfect seal without specialist service.
🧰 Tools
- 6-in-1 Screwdriver
- Small Brush
⚙️ Parts
- Door seal
ШагиSteps
1
Disconnect power and open door
- Open the door fully to expose the door seal.
2
Release outer retaining band
- Locate the outer wire band with its spring around the front lip of the seal.
- Lever the spring with a flathead screwdriver and lift the band off the seal.
- Fold the loosened lip of the seal outward and pull it clear of the front panel.
3
Fold seal into drum
- Roll the released seal inward and tuck it into the drum cavity to make space.
- Expose the inner retaining clamp that secures the seal to the tub.
4
Loosen inner clamp
- Feel for the clamp screw and square nut on the inner band.
- Hold the nut with one finger and turn the screw counter-clockwise with the flathead screwdriver.
- Loosen the clamp until it slides freely off the gasket.
5
Remove old seal
- Insert a finger between the tub lip and gasket and lift to unseat it.
- Pull the old seal completely away and remove it from the machine.
6
Clean mounting surfaces
- Scrub the tub rim and front panel groove with a sponge until the surfaces feel smooth.
- Remove limescale with an acid-based cleaner if necessary.
- Wipe the area dry so the new seal sits flat.
7
Prepare new seal
- Brush a thin coat of warm soapy water onto the inner lip of the new seal.
- Wet the tub rim with the same solution to ease installation.
8
Seat new seal on tub
- Position the seal so its inner lip aligns with the tub rim.
- Press the lip into the rim while working around the circumference with both thumbs.
- Use crossed hands to keep seated sections in place as you progress.
- Rotate the seal and confirm it spins smoothly, indicating correct seating.
9
Secure inner clamp
- Slide the inner clamp over the seated seal.
- Hold the square nut and tighten the screw firmly with the screwdriver.
- Check that a finger cannot slip between band and seal to verify tightness.
- Inspect all around to ensure the gasket remains evenly seated.
10
Refit seal to front panel and outer band
- Pull the outer lip of the seal onto the front panel flange, starting at the door hinge.
- Work the lip fully into the groove, using soapy water if needed.
- Position the wire band, seat the fixed side, then stretch and lock the spring.
- Press all around the gasket to confirm it lies flat and secure.
11
Test for leaks
- Place absorbent paper under the door area.
- Run a rinse or water fill program and watch for drips.
Wipe the seal dry after every wash and run the hottest program once a month to keep mould and odours away, ensuring your new gasket remains fresh and watertight for years.
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