Washing machine rubber seal repair

ver01@ · 6 Jan 2018 at 12:23

DIY weekend again. Wife reports a leak from the washing machine and it seems that the rubber seal is damaged (there is a small cut). Any tips on how to fix this as replacing it seems a bit tricky (Samsung washing machines are more like spaceships now days) not to mention very expensive.

ver01@ · 6 Jan 2018 at 12:31

Will take a photo but it's the rubber gasket so no moving parts

ver01@ · 6 Jan 2018 at 12:35

Googled a photo which shows what sort of repair is needed.

ver01@ · 6 Jan 2018 at 12:39

It's a bit smaller but there is a gap. About 4-5mm I would say so it has to something like a patch I guess.
Unfortunately I cannot rotate it so the cut is at the top as the gasket is asymmetrical.

ver01@ · 6 Jan 2018 at 12:59

Yep, seems an easy job for that washing machine

ver01@ · 6 Jan 2018 at 13:00

Rexxar said:
Mind the edges of the drum, did this myself once and as I found out they are razor sharp

Found out the hard way myself! Got my gloves now

ver01@ · 6 Jan 2018 at 14:23

Think I've managed to fix it - at least there is no leak now.