replacing washing machine door seal

[Fray Bentos]

I have a hotpoint wm52 with 2 small tears in the seal. consequently, it leaks. Anyhow, how easy/difficult is it to replace? and more to the point, how do I do it?

thanks in advance

fray bentos

[Bob Eager]

I have a slightly older Hotpoint, so details of attachment may vary.

New seal is 7 or 8 quid, typically. You open the door, and release the spring band/whatever that holds the outer edge of the seal. The inner edge is held by a metal band that goes round a lip on the wash tub; you can usually get to the screw that holds this by simply taking the top off the machine.

Reassembly is obvious except it can be a pig getting the edge of the seal over the rim. Most difficult problem can be working out how the outer edge retainer works...mine has a wire loop that fits into a small lump of plastic, and you just push it away off the rim and it comes apart.

[Fray Bentos]

I just called local spare shop, quoted £18.50 for seal.

fray

[Fray Bentos]

Well this is it so far.

I have removed the outer wire by opening a plastic clip thing just inside the door.

I removed the inner wire by unscrewing tension band. seal is now off.

I have a concern about getting the inner band on properly all the way around when I refit the new one. looks a bit tricky. apart from that, jobs a good 'un

fray

[Bob Eager]

Not surprised. CPC sold me one for about 7 quid plus VAT; even with the small order handling charge you'd save money! Lots of online places though..

Remember that if you put the inner band on first, you can access it through the door opening...

[Fray Bentos]

Well It took me 5 mins to remove old seal and about an hour to fit new one. Easier that I expected. I ran a wash with a piece of newspaper under the machine. no leaks. whahey. thanks for advice Bob.

fray bentos