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LG Washer Door Seal Replacement in Richmond Hill

EZFIX replaced a mould-affected rubber door seal on an LG front-load washer during a Richmond Hill service call.

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Reassembled LG front-load washer in Richmond Hill
Appliance

LG Washer

Service area

Richmond Hill, ON L4S

Reported fault

Persistent Mould and Odour

Confirmed cause

Door Seal Needed Replacement

Work completed

LG Washer Door Seal Replaced

How the door-seal problem was resolved

The service call moved from the persistent mould and odour to the condition of the gasket and the replacement it required.

Observed

Persistent Mould and Odour

The homeowner reported recurring mould and unpleasant odour concentrated in the folds of the LG washer's rubber door seal.

Found

Door Seal Needed Replacement

Inspection found persistent mould in the gasket, making door-seal replacement appropriate rather than relying on surface cleaning alone.

Completed

LG Washer Door Seal Replaced

The affected gasket was removed, the replacement seal was fitted and secured, and the washer was reassembled around the door opening.

Why this matters

The repair removed the affected gasket instead of masking the odour or repeatedly cleaning the same contaminated seal.

The work, shown as it happened

The mould-affected door seal was removed without disturbing the washer door assembly. A replacement gasket was fitted and secured before the washer was reassembled.

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Removed

Mould-affected LG washer door seal

Installed

Replacement LG washer door seal

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Reassembled LG front-load washer in Richmond Hill
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LG front-load washer reassembled with the control panel illuminated

Laundry counter beside the LG washer service area
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Brief blurred view of the laundry counter beside the washer work area

LG washer with top cover removed beside the matching dryer
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Washer pulled forward with its top cover removed beside the matching dryer

LG washer opened for front-panel access
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Door opened and top cover removed to begin front-panel access

LG front-load washer with illuminated controls
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Front view of the LG washer with its control panel illuminated

LG washer with door open and upper control panel removed
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Upper control panel removed while the washer door remained attached

LG washer prepared for door-seal service
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Washer prepared for service with the top cover removed and tools nearby

Old LG washer door gasket removed from the cabinet
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Front panel removed with the old grey door gasket laid beside the cabinet

Replacement LG washer gasket seated around the drum opening
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Replacement gasket seated around the drum opening before the front panel was reinstalled

Close view of the replacement LG washer door gasket
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Close view of the replacement gasket aligned around the tub opening

Original LG washer door gasket exposed before removal
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Original creased door gasket exposed with the washer front panel removed

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Mould-damaged LG washer door gasket removed and replaced during a Richmond Hill service call.

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Questions about LG Washer Door Seal Replacement

Project-specific answers based on the documented work.

What causes mould on a front-load washer door seal?

Moisture and detergent residue can remain in the gasket folds after a cycle. If the seal stays damp and airflow is limited, mould and odour can develop.

When should a washer door seal be replaced rather than cleaned?

Replacement may be appropriate when mould or odour persists after cleaning, or when the gasket is worn, torn, distorted, or leaking. The seal should be inspected before replacement is recommended.

Does a washer door seal need replacement on a fixed schedule?

No. A door seal can last for several years and should be replaced according to its condition rather than its age alone.

How can mould buildup on a washer door seal be reduced?

Clean and dry the gasket folds regularly, remove detergent residue, and leave the washer door ajar after use when it is safe to do so.

Completed by the EZFIX team based in Aurora

From 145 Pine Hill Cres, Aurora, Ontario, EZFIX serves Richmond Hill and homes throughout L4G and surrounding GTA communities. The Aurora team completed the documented appliance service in Richmond Hill.

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