5½ years later and this video is still coming up clutch. Thanks so much, this is exactly what I needed, worked like a charm and saved me a bunch of money.

This is the only method which works. It saved me $200. I tried bicycle tyre repair kit, I also tried sealant putty but nothing worked except this method. Thanks Adam!

I'm a Japanese women lives in Australia. Let me tell you my journey. First I contacted Samsung and I was told to contact local agent then I did. But no call back so looked up on eBay and found replacement rubber seal. I ordered and started to look for how to change rubber seal. Then Boom 💥I found you finally ! I cancelled eBay order and did exactly what you were shown to us and great success ! Thank you for your amazing video 🙏you saved me at least $200 and my time 😆

Just fixed mine the other day and it is now working leak free! I did make a small mistake and wanted to let everyone else know: make sure that you keep the wax paper flush with the existing surface, or smooth it back down after application. I think I pushed it out slightly while applying the sealant and ended up with the polyurethane curing slightly proud of the surface. This caused the original seal to have a non-contact situation with the washer door and water leaked initially during my first two loads. After applying pressure with the door closed for a while, I was able to get the surface to be flush again and now it's working. But worth paying attention to if you're going to try this! Thanks!

Thank you for sharing this tip. To replace the part alone it would've cost over $170.00. Adam, this worked perfectly so far. Thanks again!

Thank you!!!! Saved me $150 plus labor!! It worked perfectly. I had just spent $180 replacing the pump and could not justify spending more. $6.00 for the sealant was an awesome deal!

"Thank you very much! We have this problem now, washing for a family of 10 (yes, 10!) and we tried some silicone designed for wet/dirty areas, but it didn't grip to the gasket. I'm going to get some of this stuff asap! I appreciate it!

I did this 5 years ago and it's still holding up. A few drips of water escape out every wash cycle but it's much less painful than a new seal $$$.

Works so far, thanks!! I think the gasket had been leaking slowly for years. I applied it at night after the latest laundry room flood, then added a little more to it the next morning to make sure it was high enough. After 3 days, the wax paper pulled off without the residue seen in the video. Note that the tube looks different than in the video, but the amazon picture looks the same as what I bought in May, 2022. I wish I had looked at the amazon link before trying to find it at Lowe's, it was in the caulking section, kind of by the construction adhesives, not the roofing section. Also note the unopened shelf life of these tubes are 12 months, and of course, there is no date or best by date on the tube.

I just did the exact same repair (thank you) It was almost the same tear to a tee and in the same location. I did have an issue with the blue painters tape so I had to use duct tape. I also would recommend letting it dry for at least 3 days before taking the tape and wax paper off and then letting it dry another 3 days if you can wait as I found the wax paper side still tacky. But all and all it did work very well and not even a drip was seen...

I had the exact same tear, but already ordered a new gasket when I saw this video. Replacing that gasket was not difficult for me to do but I would have tried your method had I seen this video first. Thanks for sharing.

Genius, thank you SO much. I love hacks like this. You saved my husband and I a few hundred dollars in repair!

Just saved $160 on part and $150 labor, thank you so much

$100 closer to the million since I had a tube of polyurethane sealant at home. Thanks, Adam! I am hoping that it will work on any other part of the door gasket.

Mine just broke this past weekend. I had already ordered the replacement gasket when I found this video but I'm going to try this fix first anyway. I can't wait!!! It looks like the hardest part will be waiting the week for it to cure.

Such a great video, thanks for this. I had tried (unsuccessfully) sealing a tear using shoe goo but this worked perfectly. I removed the wax paper after about 36 hours and it came off clean.. Just had to trim the edge like you did in the video. I waited about 72 hours before doing the first wash

I did this fix last week and can now use the machine again--thanks for the video. Note on my experience--I used aluminum foil as the tape backing--big mistake. The roofing sealant sticks to metal. I realized 2 1/2 days into the curing that the foil needed to be removed which I did, and then back filled the cratered sealant, and smoothed it with plastic knives to match the surrounding gasket angle. I let it cure another 5 days and all is well with the machine now. The roofing sealant bonded to the original gasket and is flexible and forms to the washer door to seal properly. The most important thing was to have a flat surface where the new seal makes contact with the door, and overlap the fix in the back for strength.

Thanks Adam, it worked great. Im in the UK, and used baking paper (grease proof) and it worked fine, (if not better there were no residual threads of tape) and used Sika Sikaflex EBT+ All-Weather Sealant Grey 300ml. This polyurethane was in grey too so matches the inner tube colour quite well. I left it to dry for a full 48 hours and it was still sticking a little to the door when you opened it, but stayed in place and after a dozen washes now it still in place, not sticking, and nice and flexible, and no leaks! The whole job cost under 8.00 pounds and took about 30 minutes to complete!

This worked so satisfyingly well! I'm a total DIY amateur and even with my lack of housework ability I managed to follow these instructions and replicate the same results. I had to trim it and make it smooth at the top to achieve perfect results but I'm three hours and four loads in and not a single drop leaked since a trim. Love it.

Thanks man- Tried and true- Although mine just has a slight tear in it I tried to just mend that together and it didn't work, so I just ripped it off and did your method and worked like a charm. Thanks again !

GENIUS! You deserve a Nobel Price!!!:-) I just fixed it this way. It was so easy and I didn't think it would work, but it did!!! THANK YOU!!!!

Have to say a huge thanks, not that I saved money because I already bought a new seal (£23 - $35) but when I went to put it on my just over a year old machine I noticed that the inner retaining clip would be a hassle to undo and I'd waited over 2 weeks for the seal from Italy. So 3 washes in and I'm well chuffed. Thanks.

6 years have gone by since you posted this and it is still saving people a lot of money. In my case, you saved me US $230.00 plus whatever they would have charged for shipping. Cheers!!!

Thank you for this video!! You saved me almost $400 to have the gasket replaced. Thank you thank you!

Similar hole in my daughter’s machine. I followed the instructions but I couldn’t find any grease proof paper so I followed a couple of other tips and used baking paper. It peeled off easily. Small leak the first two times and then like some others said, it moulded into shape and now works a treat. Daughter was quoted over AUD$100 for the seal and $200 to fix. So this was the best tip ever.

It worked! I had a 2 inch slit at the bottom of the gasket. I applied the sealant to the slit and waited 24 hours. The next day i cut a small section of a rubber bicycle inner tube and applied more sealant, applied the rubber patch and applied more sealant. After 3 days of curing.......NO LEAKS!!! Thanks!

Dave, You are awesome! I love your style, it’s the kind of stuff I do, with a similar process, but less success sometimes. I’ve got the same tear and will give it a shot. Thanks for the inspiration!

Great video! My hubby just went to buy FlexSeal for a few holes while we wait for our new boot. Pretty sure we can start washing right away. We need everyones work and school clothes done tonight! If it doesn't work, in the future, I'll try this if it happens again. Thanks!

You just made me $150 richer lol, great job on the video man. Properly done and great advice!

Our front loader had a tear in almost the exact same place as yours. So happy I found this video - bought the sealant and used it as you demonstrated and it's fixed! Have done several loads now and not a leak to be seen.

Considered buying a new seal, but for some reason my only option is $200+ with no after market options available. Really appreciate this video. Couldn’t for the life of me decide on what sort of sealant/glue to use.

Adam, thank you for this video! I just fixed mine 2 weeks ago with some EPDM seal I already had at home, and it hasn't leaked since! You saved me a lot of money and effort

This solution worked great for our front loader! Thanks for the video!

Wish I'd seen this video a week ago. I had the same rip, bought the replacement part, yes it was about $100. I'll remember this next time. Thanks for the video.

This is exactly what I was looking for. I don’t mind having to buy a new seal and replace but we have a small laundry with a dryer stacked on top of the washer and a fridge beside them. No room to pull the whole front of the machine off to replace.

I got a quote for $400 to replace seal. Mine has a dent in it that looks like the shape and size of zipper pull. Will fill in with sealant and see if that works. Initially my spring wire popped off and flooded basement. Had to replace ceiling tiles. Just fixed dishwasher with KZfaq video by doing a very simple " reset". Thanks for making this!

Thanks for posting this! Great video. I wish I had seen it before I ordered the new seal but I'm trying it right now anyway.

Just ordered the stuff you suggested. My tear looks exactly like this and i am excited to try this diy.

You sir, have created a magnificent legacy. Fixed mine yesterday. Thank you!

Thank you for your ingenuity! Saved me a lot of money!

Dude... Thanks you from RI! My repairman said it would cost 300 to fix and suggested i buy a new washer which are going for 500+. Spent less than 10 bucks to do this. 2 washes in... Perfect! Brilliant!!

I used a product called multi bond and I got it in grey, let it set for 24 hours, removed the tape and baking paper, then left it for another 12 hours and it works and not 1 drop of water leaks out. I am having a new one fitted under warranty, but this works really well if you dont have any guarantee or that. Thanks Adam a great tip :-)

thanx man. it worked perfectly. the only thing to keep an eye on is to by the right product to seal.

exactly what i was looking for, rather not waste 150$ for a little rip. Will give this a shot!

lol good save man. I see in your comments your fix lasted longer then my original seal did lol. Mine ripped at 11 months old. Gonna go give this a shot. Thanks!!

Thank you this happened to my brand new washing machine Your a star I’ll be repairing mine tomorrow

Nice, just had this exact same tear in our door seal. Going to try this repair tomorrow.

Thanks for this. I could have had an engineer come around and fit a new seal, it's not so much the cost but the phoning around and then the waiting around. I used a grey Sika PU (while I was waiting for it to be delivered I 'fixed' the seal by jamming a bit of plastic cut out of a cat food pouch between the seal and the door- it worked tolerably well)

Boom! Yes, thank you for saving us the repair costs. 5 points for being one handy person.

Adam you just save me $250 thank you! since I'm a girl and those repair places they thought they can charge me an arm and a leg when my washer only cost $500 i said no start searching to fix it my self looked u up and save $$$

Thanks for this. - I used aluminium kitchen foil instead of wax paper and sanitary silicon which I spread far beyond the break on the inside of the seal, then I applied a re-enforcing scrim of plastic net (cut from a bag lemons came in from the supermarket) and then a second layer of silicon. Left 48 hours. The foil came off clean and leak fixed. So far so good.

I am from 2050, saving me my money still. ;)

Did this a few weeks ago on my 21 year old Kenmore he3. I used parchment paper. Saved several hundred over either getting a gasket or buying another washer. Had a bucket under door while looking at options. Left it under door just in case and has never gotten another drop of water.

Just got this problem!!! Thank you Adam! This will be my fix

Thanks for the video. My Siemens has an inch cut of from the bottom of the seal by something I had left in my pocket.. My dryer is on top plus a pull out countertop, so can´t imagine myself lifting those off to take of the top of the washer to replace the rubber collar .. Will try to find the stuff to do this tomorrow. Much nicer than cold water running on my bathroom floor ;)

Thanks for the idea. I repaired mine last weekend.

Thank you so much for this awesome DIY video; saved some serious money!

Managed to poke a couple holes in my seal today by washing something that had reinforcing rods that I forgot to remove. Trying this now with DAP window flashing polyurethane. Will let it cure a couple days and see if it holds.

7 Years after that video still helping people save money 🤑💰😂❤ Thank you

Very informative! I had a small hole in my bellows which was causing a leak. I was able to quickly patch it using the Flex Patch Tape you see on TV. I let it sit overnight before running a load of laundry and no leak!

Of course I see your video right after I painfully replace the door seal with a bandaid and few scrapes later! Where have you been? Thanks for the great video! I will certainly keep this in mind if it happens again!

I recently used Permatex 82180 Ultra Black Maximum Oil Resistance RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 3.35 oz. Tube to repair a slice in the bellow section. Only been a week since the repair, but seems to be working good. Had some leftover from a valve cover gasket job

Brilliant Video for those that have this problem.

Just another thanks add. Carried this out on our 10.5KG Panasonic door seal on Friday. It had a largish 2½" tear at the bottom. After trimming up the damaged section, I used SIKA 291 Marine adhesive sealant to patch. 48 hours later, did an initial 15 minute leak test wash. From flooding the laundry floor with the failed seal to no leaks with the repaired one. Working as well as a new seal AFAIC. The Mrs. then put 8 successive large loads through the machine that day. I couldn't stop her. She was in a washing frenzy. Another 2 loads the next morning. I think this repair will outlast the machine! AUD$15 instead of AUD$500-$600 if I'd had a professional repairman in to supply and fit a new door seal. Two thumbs up.

Great job! Exactly what 8 was looking for. Now I don't have to buy a new washer! Yay! 😁

DUDE THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO, you save me a panic shop. thanks man !

Wow, I just replaced door gasket, wire and labor total of $329.00 Too bad I didn’t take a time to look for more options!!😩 Great video!!

I just looked up the below for my washer, $190 + tax. Ridiculous! I will give this a shot. Thanks

That roofing flash works well. I even use it to fix CV joint boots on cars.

Our washer drier rubber boot is $300 roudup. thanks you help us save that money. I just replace the water pump for the third time but it is better than buying a new washer or calling a repair person.💪👊

Just applied it to my Frigidaire Affinity. Crossing my fingers. Thanks for the video!

.My son's machine has been leaking, I put duct tape on the gasket which works for now with just a slight leak. However I want it so that there are no leaks but I can't afford the reapir and neither can he so I'm going to try this.Thanks for this video!

Smart!!! 🤗 thank you for your video, big help!! Instead of buying $300 new gasket.

Brother, u just saved me $150 plus!

You legend. Just saved me a headache. Thanks Adam.

Thank you very much for the video. Greetings from Argentina.

This worked well for me. I live in philippines, and I personally could not care less if the door seal leaked, tile floors, drain nearby, but wife was bitching so figured I would give this a try. Was not about to spend 120 dollars for a door seal for a few drips, they evaporate here in an hour or so. Anyhow after some hard looking to even fine polyurethane sealant, not readily available here, I found some for 12 dollars a tube!!! It works great, Thanks so much for this tip. I now have enough sealant to last me thee rest of my life, but this is a great tip

Worked for me but with DAP Gutter and Drain spouts. Not black but white sealant. Thanks for your idea man.

Wow I have the exact same washing machine as you do, with the exact same problem! I'm going to try this and see if it works!!

This just happened like 10 minutes ago, heard a loud bump while the washing machine was spinning, I think a thread of fabric caught and took a chunk out of it, it's still leaking, might try this

This worked for us too using the grey Saka weather seal compound. Another tip is to get a smooth finish on the front of the rubber for a better seal to the door is to wet sand the rubber. You'll need a sanding block and a spray bottle with warm water. You can use 400 grit for this and just sand left to right spraying the warm water on the rubber and the sanding block.

Thank you this I have faith I can do because the other videos wanted to take the whole machine apart and pull out the seal and etc.

Fantastic.!!!! I've used this caulking on roof repairs. While watching vids of people replacing the whole gasket,,,, your KZfaq popped up.. i knew you were right. Just the material to plug the gap. Your tear was so like mine---- I went out and bought a fresh tube from Home Depot--- about $9.00. followed your technique-- wax paper. painters tape on Sunday 29th Nov. today i washed first load Not a drop of water leaked. I put a sample bead on a magazine and monitored its curing. Felt safe after 5 days. You saved us a bundle. Had already found place to buy gasket.... now is $160.. say some other crazy repairs after yours showed up,,, but i would say to all.. Do What Adam Did.

Thanks sooooooo much Adam, saved my day.

You are a god send. I will try this later. The seal itself looks to be like $160CDN ish, and that's ridiculous for fixing a little tear. The tear I have is pretty much exactly like yours was, so I think I should have similar results. Thanks for the video. Owe you a beer! :)

Excellent job, ill keep this fix in mind (I refurbish washing machines as a former service engineer) Heres a quick tip for you if this does fail at some point :-) if its a small tear (large one do the same as you did in this video first), you can turn 90% of gaskets upside down, just so long as the gasket doesn't connect directly to the dispenser drawer or any other piping. Usually they are just the rubber seal with nothing else connecting. They have a marker to tell you wish way is up, because there is little drain holes at the bottom. If your doing it as a repair then just block these holes and drill new drain holes at the new bottom to stop water pooling, obviously check where your drilling as it needs to be draining the water into the plastic tub and not your floor haha. So turn it upside down, drill the new drain holes, and that sealant you have there is nifty stuff, so just block the old drain holes at the top with that (although I would be surprised if water ever came out of them unsealed, as they are in a fold, and water level is obs no where near the top of the door, so only on spin cycles when waters being sprayed around would it have a chance, but because of the fold I would imagine it would never happen, still if you have silicone or your nifty stuff, squirt some) Good video mate, will like it :)

I used Permatex 82180 and parchment paper. No leaks! It is currently cold and humid. I set a fan over the washer overnight and it appeared to dry. I pulled the tape off out of excitement. I still waited 3 days before using.

Wat cut the rubber .. I wonder .?!!! Coz this happen to my washer and i could not explain

THANKS Adam!! I was stumped and thought I'd have to incur a big maintenance call fee to get my washer fixed. Your video saved the day. Much appreciated!

Soo glad I found this video! I was concerned how we were going to go about week without a washer 😅 excited to try this. For those who have how long has it been? Is it still keeping the washer sealed?

Omg. You just made my day. Same thing just happened to mine. I was watching the videos replacing the whole seal. That is a nightmare. Thank you very much.

Excellent thinking there my man. Will give this a go myself.

Thank you for this video, I will try it!

Brilliant. Thank you for the video.

I'm trying it too, just waiting to cure now. My tear is on the front lip, I left it as a tear instead of cutting the "flap" off and making it into a notch. I figured I can always come back and cut it off later and try again. Fingers crossed but this should work!

This is exactly my problem in the same spot. Going to Lowes now

I have the same issue. How did it go. I'm thinking of getting a replacement boot. But I don't want to take the washer apart

I tried this about 2 years ago and it's still going strong. Make sure you really take time to ensure the front dries flat though or you obviously won't get that seal you need.

Worked like a charm, thanks!

OMG, thank you so much for this video. I looked at a DIY video that showed how to replace the entire door gasket. It looked like pretty labor intensive project, i.e. lots of money. Your video is going to save me a bundle of money!!!