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

Disconnect power and open door

Unplug the washing machine from the mains supply.
Open the door fully to expose the door seal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Avoid grease because it can leave oily stains on laundry.

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.

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.

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.

Test for leaks

Place absorbent paper under the door area.
Run a rinse or water fill program and watch for drips.
Stop and reseat the gasket if even a single drop appears.

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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