How to Replace the Door Seal on a Candy Tumble Dryer

If the door seal on your Candy tumble dryer has split or become worn then it will allow air to escape through the door which will affect the drying performance of your appliance. This article will show you how to replace the door seal on your tumble dryer and get it back up and running again.

If you suspect your door seal (sometimes referred to as door gasket) could be causing your tumble dryer problems, there are a few things to check for. Door seals help contain heat in a dryer so, if damaged, can lead to a few issues:

• Your tumble dryer is not heating up correctly or items are coming out still damp
• Mould is forming around your tumble dryer due to moist air escaping 
• Lint and fluff are becoming stuck between the door and the glass

If you are experiencing any of these issues, it is worth replacing your tumbler dryer door seal.

Now you have established that the door seal is causing the problem, watch the video or follow the step by step guide below to replace the door gasket and get your tumble dryer back up and running again.

Before you carry out this repair, be sure to switch off your tumble dryer and fully disconnect it from the mains.

To make sure you find the correct replacement door seal for your tumble dryer, you need to find the appliance's model information. You can usually find this in the corner of the door panel as pictured below. However, it may also be on the tumble dryer's door, or on the side or back of the appliance. The model number usually consists of a combination of letters and numbers and could also include characters such as a dash (-) or a slash (/).

You can get your hands on a replacement door gasket for your Candy tumble dryer on our online shop.

When you open the tumble dryer door, you will find the door seal around the edge of the door interior. Simply pull it away using your fingers.

To fit the new door seal, start at the bottom and feed the groove of the door seal into the gap around the door opening. Do the same all the way around the edge. Be sure that it is firmly in position all the way around.

Open and close the tumble dryer door a few times just to make sure it is closing correctly with the new door seal in place.

And there you have it, how to replace the door gasket on your Candy tumble dryer in just 4 easy steps! We hope your appliance is now back up and running again.

To help prevent future tumble dryer faults as well as save money on your energy bills, there are a few regular maintenance checks that you can perform. These include:

• Removing lint from your dryer after every cycle.
• Regularly cleaning the condenser in a condenser dryer.
• Not opening the door during a cycle. 
• Not allowing the water box in a condenser dryer to become full.
• Refraining from using the tumble dryer when the room’s temperature doesn’t fall in the 5°C – 35°C range. Most tumble dryers can work below 5°C, but won’t heat up at the required level to dry your clothes.
• Not overloading the dryer.

For more ways to ensure your tumble dryer remains as energy efficient as possible, check out our article with some top energy saving tips and advice.

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