Lg 4986ER0004F Gasket OEM Part

I watched the video that was shown on this website to slide the top back, remove the control panel, remove the front panel of the washer, remove the old gasket (the two tension springs are easy to get off, not as easy to replace), cleaned out years of gunk and soap that had built up behind the gasket for 10 years as well as under the rollers in the drum (each roller has a screw, remove it, slide the roller assembly forward and lift up to take off the rollers, and the roller can be broken down further for cleaning). I also marked all the hoses going to the detergent drawer with tape and a marker and unhooked them all, removed the detergent tray and housing, and also cleaned those (lots of gunk in that detergent drawer housing). Cleaned out the two big black hoses with the screw in hose clamp and the diffusers that allow water into the drum. I ended up removing the weights from the face of the drum assembly because they were in the way of the spring gasket retainers(take note of the color of the weights for top and bottom location). Replaced the gasket with the one I ordered, replaced the interior spring retainer onto the interior gasket lip on the gasket that holds it to the plastic housing around the drum. I was able to pull the spring to the hook by hand. The exterior spring was more challenging as it is a closed loop, so pulling on the spring retainer itself was pulling out the gasket. Once I got the spring on as best I could by hand, I used vise grips to clamp onto a loop on the spring and was able to work the wire behind the gasket into the lip and get everything in place. I put the detergent housing back, put the hoses back where they were marked to go (they are identified on the back of the detergent drawer housing), replaced the 2 big black hoses, replaced the washer face, replaced the control panel, and ran a speed load to make sure nothing was leaking and the hoses were all back in place. Once satisfied, I replaced the top of the washer and wiped the gasket dry.

Reviewed repair videos for replacing the gasket assembly and the door lock switch assembly. Seemed easy enough to do. Had some problems identifying the exact parts for my LG front-load washing machine on the website, so I called the number and spoke with someone at Appliance Parts Pros. They confirmed that the parts I thought I needed were in fact the right replacement parts for my washing machine so I ordered both parts over the phone. Received them in 2 business days with normal shipping. Took about an hour to replace both parts (door gasket must be partially removed to replace door lock switch assembly anyway). The parts replacement were exactly as shown in the instructional videos. It would definitely be easier to re-install the spring loaded bands that hold the gasket in place with the spring expansion tool, but I managed okay with needle-nose pliers and screwdrivers. Needed a second person for the outer spring loaded band without the spring expansion tool. All in all, very happy with the price of the part and the results. Door now works just fine (no dE errors); no more smell from mildew stains on the door gasket; and no more leak from the small tear in the door gasket. I would definitely use AppliancePartsPros.com in the future.

I replaced the door gasket because I started finding mold. With the help of the online videos on Appliance Pros website replacing the gasket was super easy. So much so that I ended up removing the washing drum from machine so I could clean the inside. Now no more smell!! Thanks for the videos guys!!

Ordered new gasket. Gasket arrived in 2 days, watched a how to on YouTube and it all went smooth, saved a lot of money doing it myself.

My problem was a broken spider. I followed your excellent video, but have some additional input that should be incorporated in a new video showing the required upgrade procedures and parts required to repair an early model with damaged front tub half using currently available parts. Don't expect everything to go as easy as the video. 1) Used 4lb. brass hammer to drive shaft from bearings. 2) Torqued spider bolts to 20ft lbs. with thread locking compound. 3) attached rubber seal to front tub cover before attaching the balance weights. Do like the video says and use vise-grips. 4) The new required heating element has the thermistor mounted to it with nonmatching electrical connectors. Had to make a pigtail from the old thermistor wiring harness by attaching two small female blade connectors with crimp fittings. Excellent parts supplier to deal with. Received 12 parts from three different states in four days just before Christmas by FedEx for $7. Thank you, thank you, thank you!