How to Clean or Replace an LG Washing Machine Door Gasket / Seal

[@realhouseDIY]

New video showing detailed views for attaching the inner spring clamp: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJashYyEqJKAb6Msi=igMtlcSBctknxI2A

[@annonimiss6422]

Wow it's a whole operation. Wasn't expecting that.

[@christakendrick8593]

Big fat nope for me!

[@LowWingFlyer]

I just need to unclog my drain so taking the front spring off to access is all I need. I will just scrub and wipe the gasket down with a bleach solution with back spring intact. 😂

The wire you looped around the spring to be able to pull it into place for the outer part of the gasket was genius!

[@realhouseDIY]

Thanks!

[@truthlove1114]

Exact video I needed. Thank there vids show taking the top and whole front off the washer but in my case the dryer is stacked on top so needed a better way. Now I know it is possible. Thank you!

[@realhouseDIY]

Very welcome! Yes the back and top covers come off easily for more access, but not required.

[@evelynhuchet]

I had to do this to THREE washers, and thankyou for your video because without your video... wheewwwwwwww! this is no task for a spray bottle or that "gel" stuff, the whole thing needs to be removed, literally!

[@AvallonDon]

Thanks for this video. I just spent 3 hours replacing a nasty gasket that could not be fixed with cleaning. Removing was not the issue. Putting that back clamp back on was a huge hassle. My LG washer also had 2 additional drain hookups on each side that were annoying to fit back in.

[@realhouseDIY]

Good to know! Many of these models use the same parts but slight differences like the drains.

[@Makaylaking-p4i]

Thank you for posting! Much appreciated

[@realhouseDIY]

You're welcome!

[@ElviraXo]

Very helpful video! I've been dealing with a nasty gasket for a while now. I've cleaned all I've could with it attached and now know how to take off! Wish me luck tho. May need assistance getting it off and on. Aweful design really! Do you know if there is a way to take out the drum? I've cleaned using the washing machine "pucks" you can buy but I think I need to take out the drum and deep clean under it too

[@realhouseDIY]

Yes, the inner clamp is difficult to deal with. I haven't removed the drum, but I have another video replacing the inlet valves and take the top cover off (very easy). Might be able to see how much additional work it could be. Surprisingly empty inside.

[@tippycar]

Thanks!

[@realhouseDIY]

You're welcome, and thank you!

[@h34dshotgl0re]

Gives absolutely no guidance on the hardest part! You're on par with the best engineering professors ive ever had!

[@realhouseDIY]

See the linked video where I go into more detail! This one was mostly an overview

[@charleury]

Thanks for this. It took me way longer than I expected because of how tough it is to get the gasket to fit on the inner part and that inner spring is soo tight. Almost lost a thumb.

[@Deadbeatcow]

Thanks for the video! I don't have the tools so I have to get a repairman to do it for me, but this definitely looks do-able for next time

[@realhouseDIY]

@@Deadbeatcow make sure to watch the linked video about reattaching the inner spring clamp. Should give a good idea on difficulty level. The rest is easy enough.

[@erica7158]

There should be an easier way to clean this gasket. It’s a stupid design.

[@realhouseDIY]

Yes definitely. The inner clamp is tough to deal with.

[@annonimiss6422]

The whole washing machine is stupid. If I ever win the lottery, I'm buying a regular top loader with an agitator. And it's not even just for me because I live at home lol

[@realhouseDIY]

@@annonimiss6422 only problem with some of the new top loaders (beside water usage) is they can pull stitching out of some towels. No idea why.

[@Ikey04-ge9gy]

All front load washers are designed like this.

[@LowWingFlyer]

I’d rather deal with this gasket than have a top load. The old top load center agitators used to work the clothes but the new ones look just wiggle the clothes around regardless of how you loaded the washer. At least with a front load you know it is tumbling the clothes. Just my preference.

[@SamHong-j2i]

thanks for the video. I was able to replace the gasket. However, how do I diagnose the issue if the washer starts dripping water?

[@realhouseDIY]

Dripping at the door would be an issue with the front spring clamp. Dripping underneath near the front is either the gasket drain connection or the inner spring. I would probably take the outer spring off and look under the gasket.

[@SamHong-j2i]

@ thank you! had a pro look at it and turns out it was the inner spring that became too loose bc I decided to undo a loop to give myself a bit more slack. I do not want to go through the inner spring pain again, so happy to pay $149 to get it fixed ($35 new inner spring included). He installed a new inner spring that you can just screw in instead of fighting for your life. He ended up taking apart the whole washer and was confused how I even got the inner spring on without taking the whole thing apart, so I showed him your video 🤣

[@TheMelaniebarber1]

Thank you for this video! Now I need to know how to remove the agitators on the inside of the drum to clean under them.

[@realhouseDIY]

@@TheMelaniebarber1 thanks! I've been thinking about making that video too

[@davideldridge3361]

I bought a new one and it was hard to get to "slip" on to the white flange. It was easier for me to start on the top. There was no room for the spring at the top so I put back on the side where there is a space to work. I pulled the spring up to the hook with needle nose pliers. Took all of my strength to do that. Gotta have a lotta light to see the hook. I took the drain hose off to clean it and put it back on the gasket first, then used the needle nose pliers to open the clamp and push it back onto the machine. It was easier for me than pushing two flexible things back together with all of the plastic flopping around. Still working on the outside metal ring...

[@theguyofalltrades]

Good to know how to do this!

[@shanevanrickley9709]

Have you taken off the baffles to clean before? Can’t get those off

[@realhouseDIY]

@@shanevanrickley9709 I believe the LG ones screw on from outside the drum. So you would need to disassemble the drum. A decent amount of work.

[@frankburkett7453]

Just did mine. There is one screw and then pull it towards you and it will come out. Mine had heavy soap scum build up and I'm in the middle of cleaning them up.

[@frankburkett7453]

@@realhouseDIY No, there is one screw in each bellow, remove and slide it towards you.

[@realhouseDIY]

@@frankburkett7453 must be some difference in the models. I confirmed mine is screwed on from outside the metal drum with no fast way to disassemble.

[@vinnyloiacono5196]

It is both infact outside and inside the drum for my 2350 washer i pulled the fin Cover off cleaned it brushed it under it etc but I’d had to take apart the outer drum to acess 1 screw on each to fully remove

[@neelemjean5288]

Hi there i have one question can one still wasch even when the Washing machine its rubber have seal dents right at the Front and left Up above ? Thanks in advance

[@realhouseDIY]

@@neelemjean5288 I suppose as long as the clamps are secure so it doesn't leak. And no actual holes in the seal.

[@neelemjean5288]

​@@realhouseDIYHi there thanks a Lot for Ur quick Respond ,is there a way for me to send u the Photos so that U can Take a closer Look at it?

[@realhouseDIY]

@@neelemjean5288 if you have KZbin app on your phone I think you could just upload a video. Then delete it anytime. Not sure about photos

[@carolechubb9220]

Thanks for the information

[@philiswaletuma7181]

Hi, I have an 8kg LG, washing machine, the gasket of this machine is ripped off and I also have a 7 kg LG washing machine that I don't use, it's motor is damaged but the gasket in this 7kg is fairly new. My question is, can I swap the gaskets from the 7kg machine to put on the 8kg machine?

[@realhouseDIY]

I'm pretty sure the capacity difference is the depth of the drum (assuming same model year, model family). I would take measurements of each gasket (diameter and depth) and if the same go for it.

[@siddaviscomedy]

Very useful. Question: can you do a cleaning only by removing the front ring and cleaning the front part of the seal. It is the front of the seal in my machine that is really nasty. I just want to get in the crevices.

[@realhouseDIY]

It's worth trying. That first clamp at the front is very easy to take off and put back on. And then see if it allows enough movement to clean what you need.

[@KevinOlson]

@@realhouseDIY This worked for me - the drain in the gasket was totally clogged on mine, but I was able to get in and remove and clean out the drain line by just taking off the front clamp. Thanks so much for your video - it saved me a bunch of money!

[@TwZlr.]

Hey, thanks for the video.

[@UncleRibEye]

That inner spring ring clamp is whooping my butt right now…… ohhhh lawd

[@realhouseDIY]

If you need better access, you can take the top panel off. I agree it's the hardest part!

[@UncleRibEye]

@@realhouseDIY Yeah, I wound up taking the top and front panel off to get to it. Though it was extra steps, it felt a bit quicker. This video was great though! I accidentally popped the seal of while cleaning and had no clue how to get it back on, this got me in the right direction!

[@Mchampion4]

Thanks a lot for the video. I really appreciate it!

[@imaginationland8674]

Thank you so much for sharing.

[@MrBebawp]

Great vid, thanks!

[@realhouseDIY]

@@MrBebawp you're very welcome!

[@suzannemcginnis2790]

Thank you! Helpful! Wish I had my old top loader!! This nasty gasket is such a poor design. Clean clothes have to exit directly over it. 😮

[@realhouseDIY]

@@suzannemcginnis2790 we've had amazing results by always leaving the door open to dry out, and running the basement dehumidifier next to it. Still occasionally need to wipe it out and make sure the drainage holes are clear. 🙂

[@swingblakester]

You show the insertion of the inner ring clamp but you then sort of skip over the process of connecting the ends of the clamp. All I know is you used a vise grip (what is it gripped to?) to somehow bring together and connect the ends. I'd sure like to see a video of how you accomplished this most frustrating (and seemingly impossible) feat. Any advice you can give me here would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[@realhouseDIY]

@@swingblakester right, it was a difficult camera angle to get while trying to work in there so wasn't helpful to include in the video. The vice grip I put between the round end and the spring. If you have access to take the top panel off it may help. I'll think about making another video with the top panel off so I can get a good camera angle. Thanks for the feedback!

[@swingblakester]

@@realhouseDIY I haven't even gotten to the point of reconnecting the ends (using an expansion tool). After hours and hours of unsuccessfully trying to get the inner ring situated in it's groove on the seal, I have determined there is some trick to it that I haven't figured out, or it's just flat-out impossible. I've concluded the only way to replace that ring is to remove the top and front of the washer. But before I resort to that, please tell me if there is indeed a trick, and if so, what the heck is it????

[@realhouseDIY]

@@swingblakester the top is typically very easy to remove so might help see what's going on. But there's no trick to it. Just fits around the white drum lip then should stay seated well while getting the clamp on.

[@bmartz1]

@@realhouseDIY I think I’m having similar issue. The problem is as you’re working the lip around the white portion, just when you think you’re done, a part of the lip somewhere else in the circle pops out. Then you go to reinsert that part of the lip and then it pops out in another place. It’s a nonstop wacka mole. where you’re just hoping that the tension holds, and you can get it fully insert it all the way around without it popping out somewhere

[@swingblakester]

The seal has an arrow shape on the top of it (directly opposite the drain). Does the inner ring go in the groove behind that arrow, or does the ring go in the groove in front of it?

[@bmartz1]

For anyone considering trying this: Don’t. The “fast-forward” part where you have to reinsert the gasket into the white lip and connect the rear wire spring is utterly Sisyphean.

[@realhouseDIY]

@@bmartz1 new video will be up later today to address this and showing details and good camera angle. 🙂 I'll agree it's not for everyone, but should be doable for anyone working on projects around the house.

[@bmartz1]

@@realhouseDIY after 2 days I got it done. One additional note: newer LG washers now have this y shaped plastic frame that the gasket connects to when it is slotted into the drum that makes the process even harder. You should check that out.

[@cathylangfitt]

You have always been handsome.

[@sarahaynes805]

Totally agree. My LG washer must be a different model cuz it was WAY harder to get the seal to seat properly than what is shown in this video. Then when I tried to close the retaining ring the seal would pop off. After a day of this my fingers were sore and I had bruises on my wrists from having my hands jammed inside the washer. 😂😂 The only way to do it was to remove the top panel, front panel, control panel, and the big black thing that screws onto the front of the tub. Then it was doable.

[@Willy876ful]

It’s hard to reconnect the rear spring clamp

[@realhouseDIY]

@@Willy876ful yes it is but it's possible even with basic tools (took me a while the first time). Check out my new video specifically with tips to reconnect it.

[@every-UserName-Is-used]

OMG . i cannot get this gasket back on!

[@realhouseDIY]

I have some additional tips in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJashYyEqJKAb6M

[@every-UserName-Is-used]

@@realhouseDIY i cant get the rubber seal on , not the metal spring. got the inner done, but is the gasket supose to fit on the outside of rim on does it sit on the inside for the outer part?

[@realhouseDIY]

@@every-UserName-Is-used for the outer, it stretches over the outside of the rim. Yeah, it might jump off one side while you try to get the other side on.

[@every-UserName-Is-used]

@@realhouseDIY there just seems like too much gasket like diameter is too much

[@realhouseDIY]

@@every-UserName-Is-used It's the same gasket you're putting back in? Or a new one?

[@Lilswamphag]

Thank you!

[@chris09290326]

Why is my seal loose even after I put the spring back?

[@realhouseDIY]

The inner spring clamp? Make sure the seal orientation is correct and over the lip on the drum.

[@nilaboyce-f2y]

Reattaching the hose clamp is near impossible. I have good hand strength (woman) from Olympic lifting and I can’t reattach the hose clamp watching this video.

[@realhouseDIY]

First time I did it took 20 minutes. Yes, it's difficult. Last resort, you can take the top off the washer and have more access from the top. Very simple to take off that large panel.

[@JenMHC]

The beginning of this video should have warned the layperson that this requires a special tool and a lot of work to put it back together. We got everything out easily and cleaned up. But then the putting it back together took 3 people trying different strategies over three days. We had to buy a tool from Amazon and it literally was the worst decision we ever made to take it apart.

[@realhouseDIY]

Unfortunately I can't go back and edit the video like that. But I did add a new video with more detail on the inner spring clamp and pinned it to the top of the comments. Hopefully everyone finds it!

[@Mcblounnn]

I'm not sure why this video is rated as heplfull. I've just wasted 1h30 trying to do it without removing the front door. I honestly think it is not possible. Maybe someone who really know what he is doing can do it, but for most people i think it is not realistic. I bought a new one (kind of stiff), so maybe with an old one already shaped correctly (and soft), you can do it this way, but i wouldn't count on that. Dont waste your time and remove the front door, do it properly, you will save time. You can find how to do it in many other videos. You're welcom!

[@realhouseDIY]

@@Mcblounnn at least on this particular model it's not as simple as just removing the front door. It would require the top panel to be removed, then the control panel, then the front panel. It saves me an hour doing it this way, although with just the top panel off (2 screws) you get a lot more access to the top of the gasket. This method is also a must if you have a shelf or stacked dryer on top.

[@KidzRemielShow]

@@realhouseDIY My 15 yr old and I removed and cleaned the gasket in about 15 minutes with your video on the top of the washer for reference... Only thing that I would add is that (as we found) some of the models have side drains that have a clamp to remove as well. Ours also had a light in the top that had to be popped out of the gasket. Otherwise, perfect thanks!!

[@realhouseDIY]

@@KidzRemielShow thanks for the feedback!

[@ami2846]

I don’t have time for all this 😩

[@badboidenis]

Don’t make it complicated, and take the front panel out :)

[@realhouseDIY]

At least on my model, that requires taking a lot more off than just the front panel.

[@badboidenis]

@@realhouseDIY I know that. But that’s a extra 15-20 minutes in exchange of comfort

[@realhouseDIY]

@@badboidenis I hear you. Good idea... I'll plan another video just showing how to take off the panels and link it. Some folks a bit intimidated to take apart too much.

[@carriemarvill]

I would not suggest attempting this without spring pliers. It’s stupidly hard without them.

[@paitti]

This 100 times. Taking the gasket off and cleaning the tub took me an hour. Putting back the spring literally took two.

[@realhouseDIY]

@@carriemarvill I'm planning a new video to include this info. I've done this cleaning twice since owning the washer and maybe 10 minutes at most to attach the spring clamp using a couple hand tools. Good option to include both methods.

[@JA53705]

Good video, thanks. I am disgusted with this washer and the effort it takes to keep it from stinking. Very poor design concept.

[@realhouseDIY]

Yes need to run the tub clean cycle often and keep the main door and detergent door open all the time for it to dry out and that will help

[@jamesobriant1417]

Can you show it doing laundry

[@krisgarage8480]

Save yourself a lot of time and just remove the front cover. Putting the wire back on through the hole is impossible.

[@mikegtc7363]

At what point did you stop yelling at your wife??? I’m sleeping on the couch now, in dirty clothes

[@ItsDaPope]

Just a terrible how to video. Absolutely no tips or advice.

[@realhouseDIY]

@@ItsDaPope I have a lot more detailed videos in the playlist. If I missed anything you need help with let me know and I'll get a detailed video for you!