If you find that the door seal on your Samsung washer dryer is leaking due to tears or damage, or if it is stained by mould, then it will need to be replaced. Fortunately, we're here to guide you through the door seal replacement process so you can get your appliance back in action and leak-free once more! Read on to learn how to replace a Samsung washer dryer door seal step by step.
It's worth noting that this process is very similar to replacing the door gasket on LG washer dryers. So, if you own an LG appliance instead, this guide will still help you get the job done! We also have a guide for replacing the door seal on AEG washer dryers, so head on over to that article if you own an AEG washer dryer instead.
What you will need:
- Phillips screwdriver
- Door seal
- Flathead screwdriver
- Protective gloves (optional)
- Washing up liquid (optional)
Finding your model number
To make sure you buy the correct door seal for your particular washer dryer, you'll first need to find out your appliance's model number. If you don't know what this number is or where to find it, don't worry. We'll help you find it in no time with our guide on how to find your washer's model number.
How to replace a Samsung washer dryer door seal
Now, let's get started with the replacement! To learn how to replace a Samsung washer dryer door seal, you can either watch our video below or follow the step-by-step guide beneath.
Safety first!
When working on any home appliance, safety must come first! Always make sure your washer dryer is switched off and unplugged from the mains before getting started.
Step 1: Remove the top panel
To begin, you will first need to remove the machine's top panel. To do this, first unscrew the two rear screws that keep the panel in place at the back of the washer dryer. Once the screws are removed, you can simply lift the top panel away and place it to one side.
Step 2: Remove the control panel
Before removing the control panel at the front of the machine, you will need to remove the soap dispenser. To do this, slide the dispenser out and press the blue tab inside to release it.
You can then unscrew the control panel. There are five screws holding it in place that need to be removed; three in the top of the panel...
And two inside the soap dispenser door frame (one on either side).
With the screws removed, the control panel will still be connected to the machine by its tabs at the top. You will need to prize these tabs free to remove the panel, taking extra care not to break them as you do so. If necessary, you can carefully use a flathead screwdriver to help pry the tabs free.
With the tabs removed, the panel should come free. However, it will still be connected by a single electrical connection attached to the control board. You can disconnect this electrical connection by pushing the small tab on the back of the connection and pulling it free.
Step 3: Remove the door seal's outer sprung band
The door gasket is held in place at the front of the machine by a sprung band. This thin metal band wraps around the inside of the door seal's outer lip. To remove this band, work a flathead screwdriver beneath the door seal's outer lip and behind the spring part of the sprung band. You can then work the screwdriver around to release the band from the seal.
Step 4: Remove the front panel
Once you have removed the sprung band, unhook the outer lip of the door seal so that it is no longer attached to the front panel. You can then push the outer lip of the door seal inside the appliance and close the door.
Next, you can remove the front panel by unscrewing the five screws that hold it in place. Start by removing the three screws at the bottom of the panel...
Then remove the last two screws at the top of the panel.
With the screws removed, lift up the front panel and pull it slightly away from the washer dryer. However, the panel will still be connected to the machine by the door lock's electrical connection inside.
To disconnect this electrical connection, just give it a squeeze to release the tab. You can then lift the front panel away from the machine and place it aside.
Step 5: Remove the door seal clamps
With the front panel removed, the door seal will still be connected to the machine by two clamps; one that connects the top of the seal to the heater tunnel above, and one that connects the inner sprung band around the drum. To remove the heater tunnel clamp, unscrew the screw that keeps it connected.
With the screw removed, unhook the two parts of the clamp with your fingers. Be careful not to cut yourself on any of the clamp's sharp edges.
You can then remove the clamp to completely separate the seal from the heater tunnel.
Releasing the seal from the heater tunnel will also give you access to the clamp on the inner sprung band, as pictured below.
To remove this, first unscrew the clamp screw to the very edge of its thread without actually removing it. This will open up the clamp to allow you to remove the inner band.
If you find that the two ends of the clamp haven't separated enough, you can work a flathead screwdriver under the band to further separate the two clamp ends.
You can then pull the door seal and inner clamp away together by hand.
Step 6: Lubricate the new seal
When fitting the new seal, it may be quite tight and tricky to fit onto the door frame. We recommend rubbing a small amount of washing up liquid around the outer lip first, as this will help to lubricate the new seal and make it a little easier to fit.
Step 7: Fit the new seal onto the door frame
When fitting the new seal, it's important to take note of two markers. The triangle protruding from the top of the seal should line up with the triangle on the washer dryer's drum. Then the rectangle that protrudes inside the lip fits inside the drum. Because of this, it's a good idea to start fitting the seal at this point before working your way around.
To fit the seal, line up the triangle markers and wrap the seal's lip over the drum lip.
Then push down on the seal as you work your way all the way around, securing it in place.
Once in place, double check that the triangles at the top are aligned and that the holes at the bottom of the seal are in position.
Step 8: Reattach the inner band
You can now refit the inner band that you removed along with the old seal. Start by easing down the part of the seal that attaches to the heater tunnel and placing the inner band over the top of it. You can then fit the band into its groove around the seal, working your way around as you do so.
Once the inner band is in place around the door seal, you can tighten the screw and clamp.
Step 9: Reattach the heater clamp
With the seal and inner band in place, reattach the part of the seal that fits over the heater tunnel.
Then reattach the clamp that holds the seal in place over the heater tunnel.
Make sure the clamp is hooked together around the seal and tunnel, then screw the clamp back together with the screw you removed earlier.
Step 10: Reattach the front panel and door lock
To refit the front panel, first reconnect the door lock's electrical connection to the inside of the panel.
Then properly slot the panel back onto the front of the appliance and return the five screws you removed earlier. Start with the two screws at the top of the panel...
Then return the three screws at the bottom of the panel.
Step 11: Reattach the control panel
To reattach the control panel, reconnect the electrical connection to the inner control board. Then screw the panel back into place with the five screws you removed earlier; the three that go into the top of the panel...
And the two that go inside the soap dispenser door frame.
You can then slide the soap dispenser drawer back into the machine.
Step 12: Refit the top panel
Finish reassembling the appliance by refitting the top panel. Slot the panel into place then secure it by returning the two rear screws.
Step 13: Secure the seal to the outer panel
The last thing to do is secure the door seal to the outer panel. Open the washer dryer door and pull the outer lip of the door seal out and around the door frame. Again, you can use a little washing up liquid for lubrication if necessary.
Finally, return the outer band. Put one half of the band's spring inside the seal lip, keeping hold of it as you do so...
Then start working the rest of the band around the seal. You can use the flexibility of the spring to stretch it out and work the rest of band around the seal until it's fully in place.
There you have it! How to replace a Samsung washer dryer door seal to get your appliance leak free and working properly again. If you need any other spares or accessories for your washer dryer, you can find them on our online shop.
Now that your washer dryer is up and running again, why not make sure you're using it as efficiently as possible? Our article on energy savings tips for your washing machine will teach you all you need to know about saving money and energy with your appliance!
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