Comments on: Replacing door seal on Hoover WDM-130 Washing Machine

By: michael

michael — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 12:42:35 +0000

Hi, thanks so much on the advice on fitting the replacement rubber door seal.

Answer to alans question left on the 19th dec 2008.

When you are fitting the front plastic ring with alligator teeth i used a set of pump pliers also known as 5 holes pliers, to tighten it.

By: Alan

Alan — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:32:36 +0000

Hi, thanks for this - helped a lot - just replaced seal on a Zanussi, no removeable front panel. The interior metal ring was actually just a big spring - very fiddly to get back on - needed an extra pair of hands to hold it in place as I worked it around.

Only thing I’m not happy with is the method of tightening the front plastic ring (with the alligator teeth) - is there a special way of doing this ?

By: evo

evo — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:37:20 +0000

front panel removable ones are easy to change the seal but not the ones nonremovable.. i ve gt 3 workin washin machines but not wiv the door seal on. nice explanation here mate but this is easy tell us the nonremovable panel ones….

By: sandy

sandy — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:42:59 +0000

Hi, Could you tell me would this work on a Hoover Nextra 1500 please. Thanks

By: Jim Cullen

Jim Cullen — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:32:25 +0000

Warning:

When removing the heating unit on the top of the drum so you can access the seal - dont pull too hard - you risk breaking the electronic control unit. Remove that first. (Yes - i broke it!!!!)

By: Richard R

Richard R — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:50:46 +0000

Took a while but worth the effort. Many thanks for the instructions - saved £100!

By: Kevin Morris

Kevin Morris — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:30:55 +0000

I just did this job on our Bosch machine this evening and it was a nightmare - I had to do it all through the access hole - no removable front panels. I bought a 7mm socket but it was nearly impossible to get any force onto the head of the bolt so it may be a bit loose! I put new brushes in the drive motor a few years ago but this was much more difficult. My advice would be to get someone else to do it (unless your front panel is removable).

By: Gary Ferguson

Gary Ferguson — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:27:22 +0000

You are a star! Thank you for your instructions which you kindly shared. The steel ring seal on the inside was a nightmare. Could not get a spanner on the end to stop the nut turning. Ended up putting a hollow 7mm socket down the screw and holding it against the nut. Worked well that way.

Thanks again, must go and see if the garage is full of water! :-) Only jokinh - hopefully!!!

By: Steven du Plessis

Steven du Plessis — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:55:23 +0000

You are such a blessing! Thanks so much!!! I used energy saving balls that I had got at Aldi’s and after a wash discovered that they had got stuck against the door and seal of my washing machine and ripped holes in it. I bought a new seal thinking that it would be a quick task for my husband to replace it only to discover that it was going to be a bigger task than first imagined. I was thinking Oh no the fees are going to be exorbitant when he found your blog - so last night we followed your wonderful instructions and just want to say thank you so much for sharing your knowledge - our hoover is one model newer than your example but it all worked out perfectly so thank you thank you thank you!

By: Chris Mills

Chris Mills — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:26:53 +0000

Many, many thanks for your detailed guide to fitting the door seal. I have just replaced a rather mouldy one (and thanks to you I know how to avoid this now!) on my Hoover Nextra HNWL 3136. We were one step away from getting someone in to do this, but after coming across your website I bought one and fitted it for a fraction of the cost. Looks like new now. I’m not sure I’ve done the victory dance correctly, but I think I’ve mastered the door seal. Cheers!