How to Change a Washer Dryer Seal (AEG) - Avoid Water Leaks!
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
- How to Replace the Door Seal on an AEG Washing Machine (Washer Dryer). If your washer dryer seal is leaking, or if your washer dryer seal is ripped, you will need to replace it. In this video, we show you how to change a washer dryer seal step-by-step!
You will know your AEG washer dryer seal needs replacing (also known as the washer dryer gasket) if it is leaking around the door, or if the seal is ripped or damaged. Luckily, swapping a washer dryer gasket is something you can do at home without needing to call a repair professional. Watch on for our full guide on how to change a washer dryer gasket, and you will have fit a washer dryer seal in place of your old one - and saved a small fortunate by repairing your appliance yourself - in no time!
You can buy a new door seal for your AEG washer dryer here:
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For any other AEG washer parts or accessories you might need, visit the eSpares website:
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To make sure you buy the right seal for your particular make and model of washer dryer, you will need to know your appliance’s model number. Learn how to find it here:
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Want to skip straight to the information you need? Here's what we talk about in each part of our video:
0:00 Introducing the video
0:30 Removing the door from your washing machine
0:57 Remove the outer retaining band from the outside of the door seal
1:16 Work the seal away from the body of your machine
1:25 Some obstacles before removing the seal completely
1:39 How to release clip on the water feed pipe
1:49 Removing the retaining band around the air vent
2:10 Removing the lip of the door seal
2:47 Correctly positioning the new door seal
3:39 Fitting the new door seal
4:02 Using the tension spring to secure the door seal
4:26 Securing the air vent and water feed pipe
5:13 Reattaching the door
5:22 Suggested video: How to Clean a Smelly Washing Machine
5:23 Suggested video: Important Safety Checks For Your Washing Machine
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Thanks for watching! - Jak na to + styl
Hi, after a lot of struggling trying to get the tension spring back on to the rubber seal as per video instructions, we took the top off the washing machine and found it a hell of a lot easier. No wonder they didn't show the way they said it's virtually impossible. Even Mr Strong would have a problem with that. It literally took 2 minutes to take off the top pull the spring round and put it all back together.
We think the video should be updated showing the simpler way to do it!!
Not editing out the hardest bit (putting on the tension spring) would have really helped.
After about 3 hours attempting the band on the back I gave up went to bed , after a good nights sleep I managed it in about 15 minutes!! Don’t give up people it was the most tedious job I’ve carried out in a long time 😅
Thanks for that completely unbiased opinion,Mr washing machine service engineer.
Excellent work sir!
This took a lot longer than expected, as 3 key steps were needed for me: 1) The rubber seal is impossible to mount without a lot of lubrication -- I used plumbers grease; 2) Even then it's difficult to get into place without more angles to wiggle & press it, so I partially removed the front of the washer; 3) replacing the tension spring is a massive chore for one person. I finally got it done with the help of several screw/bit drivers of strategic length, plus a pair of bike tire levers that were about perfect for shoving the spring back into place and holding it there. Note that this step is impossible until all the efforts are completed to fully seat the seal in #2.
hello i have just watched your guild an found it extremely usefull in helping me replace the rubber i accidently pulled of while trying to clean it (fool am i).
i am however left wondering why some people are not as greatfull as i and have made picky comments ..however i have used there updated tips an tricks an hints and i THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH for annoying them an helping me..keep up the good work x
Some little tips:
Use plenty of washing up liquid/Vaseline.
Replacing tension spring definitely two person job.
Thank you so much for your very helpful video!
Hi LeonardBenedict, thank you for your post and the tips for everyone, glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks, really helped me, took some time, but me and my son did it. The seal was loose after I had been cleaning. I’m so happy
Hi Maria, glad we could help and remember to like the video.
thanks this helped me figure out the gasket on our Tricity Bendix AW 1001 W. The difference being a spring coil was used instead of a bungee, that part was really tricky so watch out for skinned knuckles and other nicks.
Thanks for the comments Adam. We have other door seal videos including: czcams.com/video/3IqArUKDLYE/video.htmlm19s
This shows an engineers 'trick' to help put on the spring type retainer as this can be at times like 'wrestling an octopus'.
Well done you!
Thanks buddy!!!! This video just saved me a nice sum of money, I was about to call a professional and i'm sure he would have charged an arm and a leg for this!
Tsuri Schoffman Thanks for your comments, hope all went well. :-)
No worries, just wanted to find out as i might have to do that one day! It helps.
Thanks, cool videos.
Thanks guys- our John Lewis JWLM1202 lives again..as previous posters have noted some lube is good for the seal fit, I used silicone grease- and the retaining spring can be held in place on the top of the drum using a large plastic bunny clip..then you can fit it solo.
Another blow struck against the consumer society..!
!Thanks for your video. I found it easier to remove the airvent first and put it back on after installing the seal. ( washdryerversion) You can retain the tensionspring with a clamp when you put it back on. ( AEG oko lavamat 12700 )
Thank you sire! now I remember how to put it back!
Hi Valandes, thank you for your post and glad the video helped.
thanks guys, this really helped although my machine varied a lot from this one
This task feels like punishment for something I did wrong but I don't know what.
Imust say that lubricating the seal with SOAP really helps alot fitting it on the rim. Spend a lot of time trying to figure it out why the seal didn't fit!
I have an Electrolux and everything worked for me just as shown in the video, I didn't even have to remove the door. The tension spring was a bit tough, but with the assistance of my flatmate I got it where it belongs in less than 5 minutes, so removing the top would not be that much of a help. It definitely depends on the make.
@superscotman Washer/Dryers are indeed statistically more likely to break down that separate appliances. Simply doing the job of two machines will do that. There is a great article on-line by Which, that discusses it in detail. However you'll have to Google it as CZcams won't let you put links in comments. :)
Hello, well spotted! The entire removing/replacement process took over 40 minutes from start to finish. In order to keep the video to a watchable length some bits were cut out. The spring was placed back over the internal part of the seal (once in place) to hold it fast using 2 pairs of hands. Lots of arms, and not much to see, meant this bit got the chop, sorry about that.
That spring is an absolute pig to get on. I eventually took the top off, which is only a 2 minute job, to give me more visibility. I placed about 6 inches of the spring in place at the top then wedged it tight by shoving in a small piece of wood (2 inch section of garden trellis) This allowed me to use both hands the gradually work the rest of the spring into place. You can also add more bits of wood at the 9 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions as you progress. Take care to keep stretching the spring as you go, otherwise you run out of elasticity when you get to the end
Hi Bikeyspice, thank you for your comment, this can be a challenge and I have been doing it for years but it will go on so well done for completing it.
Thank you
Hi, thanks for your comment. Hopefully you have been able to replace the seal yourself, and your washer dryer is up and running great again!
Thanks for uploading the instructions. In the past used your video to change a indesit thermostat for a fan oven. It was brilliant, didn't realise how it easy it was to do. Your instruction video saved me lots of money to not call out an engineer. Do you have video repair instructions for AEG washing machine OkO Lavamat 72630 & AEG Condenser Lavatherm 57700?
+Sandi Agatha We have limited videos for AEG machines specifically but now have a total of nearly Five hundred videos so will certainly be able to help with most problems. If you have not identified the problem yet see our diagnosis videos: czcams.com/play/PLZopaZU-UQSHj1noiwEJ99JjXWcEcSAbZ.html
Thank you for replying to my query. I'm sure I'll find some information.
Hi, thanks for sharing this! I have a very similar model to the one in the video (AEG Lavamat Turbo L11842 VIT), however the air vent is much longer and is held up higher in the machine. Would you have any tips on how to proceed to remove it and how to fit the new vent?
Hi Rob, On some machines it can be easier to either remove the front panel for better access or to remove or loosen the heater tunnel to allow manipulation of the seal onto the duct.
LUBE!!!! My dad and I replaced the seal on a Lavamat 16810. It was a horrible experience but it's possible. Trick is to use a lube (we used soap) on the back of the seal. Push the back of the seal in place first. The lube will allow you to push it in in big sweeps around the back rim (may need two people). You need two people to wrap the elastic band around the back rim. Do the water supply and air vent next then the front of the seal. It's easier working when the machine is on its back.
AEG L14850 Washer Dryer. On this model the door porthole is too small to get at the inner parts. You have to take the top off and then the front. There is a video from two guys who strip down a similar model. Search on AEG Lavamat strip down. This is quite a big job. Took me a good 4h and I had all the tools. You will need a T45 torx bit. I would expect a failed door seal on this model will make it a write off if you cannot do it yourself.
Excellent work Paul!
@artifactingreality It really was. However mainly because we were doing it the wrong way. Take a look at the updated video in the link/description. Unfortunately CZcams doesn't allow links in comments.
hi, do you have to put lubricant on the seal to stop the drum from sticking and stoping
@ycooreman LUBE!!! indeed. Thanks for the feedback and tips. We have a couple of updated videos that show a different way of replacing the seal. Check them out on our channel. (Can't link in CZcams comments).
The tension spring, how do you get it in?
Thats not shown, as you skip that part.
Just a warning: if you have a machine like the one in the video, DO NOT FOLLOW THE LINK TO THE IMPROVED VIDEO! Because that tells you to take off the front casing. A brilliant idea - except that you can't do that with AEG washer-dryers! I spent a whole day trying, and was really not happy when I found out.
What helps is to take off the top, and remove the front section of dryer duct (two screws on top, a bolt at the front, and the Earth wire bolt). Now you can see the seal from the top as well.
if so what kind of lubricant thanks
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zanussi electrolux which was diff and I was going so insance til I found this. 1 evening wasted and a day in work pondering how to fit the spring until I came across this. Not easy, fitting the seal on the inner plastic housing must be right first.
On another AEG video they tell you to remove the back, front and other parts which really seem extreme. I have al old Lavamat 50380W which is leaking some water from the door.
Hi Bruno, on these type of appliances there is no need to move the machine and it can be done without removing it, older machines may be tight when fitting the new seal but still achievable.
@@eSpares many thanks for the quick response. Now I'll see if it's worth it, giving the machine is more than 20 years old! 😊
HI Bruno, WOW that machine is old, let us know how you get on.
@@eSparesI've called someone to fit this and have been quoted £72 just for the labour! There's no way I can do it by myself so I'll let the machine die in peace when the moment comes ☺️ So far it works fine, just some water coming out from the lower part of the door.
Hi Bruno, thanks for letting us know and we understand not everyone wants to try to repair their machine but it was lovely talking to you and we hope it lasts ages before you replace it.
This the way I did it today (Sun 02/03/2014) on AEG 16800 PROD# 91460151301
First no need to touch the door. Remove front plastic retaining band from the seal, then the wire and clip from air vent and pipe, then pull seal hard to remove second spring band. Remove the top of the machine, unscrew the air vent duct (2 screws + 1 earth cable), remove the plug; unscrew the 7mm screw holding the air vent duct to the door, then pull air duct from the top. Now lay down the machine on it's back, use washing up liquid on the new seal lip and push it in, secure it with spring band, stand machine up again, re-install air vent duct back, pop the wire and clip on air vent side of the seal, then feed it in. Push in outer lip of seal in and secure with plastic retaining band to the door. install the top back. It took me 50min with helping hand. The machine is up and running. B-)
***** Thank you guys for sharing this wealth of DIY videos with us, and as a fair way to say thank you is by buying parts from eSpares which keeps everyone happy and going for the foreseeable future.
We do not cuurently have stock of that part number but if yuo contact our customer service department with your model details I am sure they can help. www.espares.co.uk/contact/sales
if you want to make the job easier, just take the top of the machine so you can fiddle around the door seal rather trying to do the whole job through the door
Exactly. The money you'd pay a professional required that you expend time earning it. Life's too short for wasting time by throwing its equivalent in money down the drain.
the point of these videos is to show HOW to do things, like the clips , not ive put it back on !!
Hi Garry, are you talking about the drum seal retainer as shown at 4:19?.
@dyson2drum Cussing and pain.
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Do you notice how he doesn't actually show the hardest part - refitting the door seal! DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS! You will never get a new door seal back on.
Hi Chris, We are sorry you are struggling but do show how to refit the seal in some other videos like:
How to Replace an Indesit Washing Machine Door Seal and
How to Replace a Hoover Washing Machine Door Seal
We always try and help with any questions on our youtube channel or website.
If you still cannot fit the seal post your model number and we will try and give more specific help. :-}
Single mother without a second set of hands to help ..... Any volunteers coz in well cheesed off lol
I used grease.
rosie tips If it worked for you great but dish washing liquid is what we recommend for lubricating the seal.
Mhhh....seems to be much easier to put the seal out of the machine,than putting the new one in to it...Oh boy....
It's not bloody worth the hassle. I have been wrangling with mine for hours now. whenever I attempt to fit the retaining spring, the gator comes off again!
Thanks, I bought a new machine.. The old one was poor quality to begin with.
You do realise it's far better doing it yourself as a repairman would cost you £100+ so I can say you are just a lazy git!
Accidentally pulled inner ring off when cleaning the seal.. Just take the whole front panel off, its easier that way, belive me..
Hi Lauri, thank you for your post and you are right sometimes it is easier but well done for sorting it.
Not quite as simple as the video, there are a couple of tricky steps which were glossed over in the video. However informative none the less.
+Martin Ross Thanks for your comments Martin. This video was one of our very first videos and with hindsight it could have been made better. Since we have now produced 500 videos. We hope as we have progressed they are as informative as possible without becoming to 'geeky' and most viewers will have the confidence to tackle most repairs of appliances.
This is not an easy job. The video is a gross over simplification. You MUST take off the top and the front panel. Both quite easy. The knack is to get the back flange of the rubber seal located into the groove n the fixed drum. You have to spread it and locate it with your finger and thumb. It will slot behind the lip and you can do it single handed. Once located it stays there. You must have two pairs of hands to stretch the spring into the groove. I struggled for 2 hours but once I'd cracked it it was easy. You also need help to locate the front wire. My AEG machine is 2008. Post 2012 you have to take the concrete block off too. Good luck!
Hi Brian, thanks for providing your own helpful tips and experience. We hope this helps anyone else struggling to replace their door seal.
Just replaced door seal on my AEG öko_lavomat. Remove front panel, and counterweight, It will save you time and trouble. Then evrything is easy!
you should have been a gynaecologist mate
That looks insanely fiddly.
Great, skip over the bit that everyone will be watching for.
Hi Roli, thank you for your comment and we understand your frustration as this was one of our earlier videos and you are right does not show much of the seal going back on but please have a look at some of our other videos that should provide more help.
@@eSpares Then why it keep it up? There's no way I'd waste time watching another one of your videos after this. I've already found someone much better anyway.
Er, no, I'll call a professional. Life's too short.
What a crock this video is, I ordered a new seal and it was a nightmare to try and fit, myself and my brother in law spent half the day trying to fit the seal, we used clamps and alsorts of tools.....unless you are an octopuss I wouldn't attempt this job at all !!!! In the end I bought a new machine.
hi, do you have to put lubricant on the seal to stop the drum from sticking and stoping