How to temporarily patch a leaking washing machine front seal

[@poppiemontgomery]

Omggg TY SOO MUCH I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE OR A SERVICE TECH 🙏🏿

[@jadziyadax1073]

Plot twist: The door is superglued shut.

[@nadrojeggel]

Nice work, I had a tear on the inside. Sealed it up with super glue like you did, and then added a layer of waterproof gorilla tape on either side. It's held up for a year so far!

[@jiroleong4949]

The gorilla tape do you just tape just where it tear ?? From inside out ?😊

[@B0r0]

Superglue is the worse thing you can use, better to get some Polyurethane sealant, you can also get it in grey. The sealant is rubbery and stretchy. Just use baking paper with some painters tape.

[@TheSnekkerShow]

@B0r0 it doesn't need to be rubbery and stretchy; it needs to connect very thin things that are rubbery and stretchy. Also, it worked great. Polyurethane (non-expanding) sealant would probably also work, just with more mess and slower drying time.

[@LbFpnw]

I tried this and made sure to buy the black roofing sealant (Loctite PL Roof & Flashing from HD), used waxed paper, and allowed it to cure for 4 days. Did this twice and both times, I barely touched the area to clean it up like in the video and the sealant fell right out as if it wasn’t actually adhering to the rubber gasket. I made sure it was 100% dry and everything before applying and followed the video step by step. I also tried smearing the sealant further to the sides to hopefully grasp onto the gasket more but to no avail. What could I be doing wrong? Thank you for any more advice!

[@TheSnekkerShow]

You might have commented on the wrong video. None of those were things I showed in this one.

[@seamus9750]

I used superglue an marine silicon seal and got it down from a constant trickle to just an occasional few drops.

[@CookieLoverLes]

Thank you for the tip. I was about to have too much time on Memorial Day weekend.

[@gastr1c]

What about a tire patch? Covers hole with fresh rubber, adhered with appropriate glue.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Why not just remove the gasket/seal with the comprised spot and relocate to the top where water is not in contact with the seal until the new one arrives? Nice fix I will have to say!

[@TheSnekkerShow]

These have to be installed a certain direction, and have connections for electrical and water. Changing it involves taking the machine halfway apart.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

@@TheSnekkerShow ok it was keyed and I did not give that any though, 😁🛫

[@FranksDIY]

Haha had the same problem a couple of years ago and it's still holding up.

[@TheSnekkerShow]

I probably could have fixed it permanently with some exterior electrical tape.

[@tobys5781]

Going to give this a go today as we also have an LG washing machine with a similar leak. Despite the fact that the machine is in warranty LG are refusing to fix.

[@lumpvision5746]

Nice! Do you think the electrical tape will work if there is a chunk of the seal missing?

[@TheSnekkerShow]

Not as well, but you might be able to reinforce the gap behind the tape with a flexible adhesive.

[@lumpvision5746]

@The Snekker Show I'll give that a shot. Thanks for the quick response.

[@Lisa_Fernandezhomeandlifestyle]

@@lumpvision5746 how did you get on with this. Debating on whether to try this or just get a new one

[@lumpvision5746]

@Fern Home & LifeStyling Failed! I had a big chunk missing from my seal. This is probably best for a tear or crack. I'd give it a shot if your damage looks anything like it looks in the video. It'll cost a lot less than getting a new unit if you are successful.

[@lumpvision5746]

@Fern Home & LifeStyling OH. So instead of getting a new unit, I got the seal replaced. Everything is good to go now.

[@jimpalmer1944]

This is probably in my future too. Great temp repair.

[@ziminvader2015]

OH Man you r fok1ng Genius , thanks for share , for sure you help a lot of people with this video , Im going to fix mi washer machine this weekend , greetings from San Jose Ca

[@aanandutube]

simple matter-of-fact presentation. Good

[@tychen2890]

😂 thank you for the wonderful tip!

[@LintuKotO204]

Thank you for this!

[@GigglingButterfly]

Thank you❤

[@jeanneberndt118]

Thank u

[@Erik_The_Viking]

Very clever fix!

[@shailsss]

Brilliant

[@patharrington2970]

Thank you

[@TheSnekkerShow]

You're quite welcome.

[@truth-ox3wz]

If you bought a new gasket, why not just change out the gasket?

[@TheSnekkerShow]

I can answer a little better now after confirming that the job would go pretty much as I expected. The whole thing took about six hours, frequently interrupted by dad responsibilities, and I also decided to clean, treat, and paint some rusted parts around the detergent tray, and also needed to unclog a drain line. Having done it once now, it would probably take 30-45 minutes the next time, assuming no additional maintenance.

[@truth-ox3wz]

@@TheSnekkerShow I asked "why you didn't change out the gasket"...Not how long it took or what else you did.

[@TheSnekkerShow]

@@truth-ox3wz Well, you got bonus amplifying information. No need to whine about it.

[@truth-ox3wz]

@@TheSnekkerShow Whine about it...WHAT??? All, I asked is why you didn't change out the gasket, and all you want to be is a tuff guy. Would love to see you call me a whinner to my face.

[@gracefparry5881]

Maybe he’s showing a temporary fix for people who don’t have a replacement seal yet but still want to do their laundry.

[@beatles7238]

Thanking you in advance, fingers crossed this works for our w/m! 🙏🙏💕

[@TheSnekkerShow]

Good luck!