Thread Number: 88320
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SELL ME YOUR MAYTAG DOOR SEAL |
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Post# 1128860   9/16/2021 at 19:21 (560 days old) by rodfmarin3 (Orange County, CA)   |   | |
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Got a door seal for a maytag dg-701, or one that will fit? let me know, i will pay fairly for it. Thank you |
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Post# 1129229 , Reply# 2   9/21/2021 at 16:28 (555 days old) by qsd-dan ![]() |
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![]() Those door gaskets were getting hard to find more than a decade ago.
About 6-7 years ago, I sent an NOS 302448 gasket off to be analyzed for reproduction. Once received, they said it could be repopped for $120 each using modern silicone rubber which is probably superior to the material originally used. I figured that price was more than most would be willing to shell out. Besides that, there's very little demand for these gaskets, which is probably why Maytag discontinued them in the early 2000's. |
Post# 1129266 , Reply# 3   9/22/2021 at 06:39 (554 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA)   |   | |
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I wonder if something from McMaster-Carr or another industrial supply company could be substituted. It is a shame that we can get to the point where one unobtainable part sidelines a machine. CLICK HERE TO GO TO dnastrau's LINK |
Post# 1129308 , Reply# 4   9/22/2021 at 14:35 (554 days old) by d-jones ![]() |
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![]() I posted this drawing of the dryer door gasket profile back in 2014 with the hope that someone would find something similar available and share it with the rest of us. The portion that hangs down on the far right butts up against the closed door and forms a seal. The part hanging down just to the left of that tucks into the gap between the dryers front panel and the drum cover forming a seal there, and the rest just extends into the drum. This drawing is based on a well used original that was worn out but still had a few good areas, so the dimensions might vary slightly from a good new one.
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Post# 1136272 , Reply# 6   12/15/2021 at 21:39 (469 days old) by maranoman ![]() |
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I have a 642C dryer and its existing door seal is on its last legs, but it is a one-piece seal - I have attached photos. I will be replacing my cracking seal with a NOS 3-2448 seal (found on eBay earlier this year.)
I have also included instructions for centering a HOH dryer drum from the April 1974 edition of Maytag's Service Matters newsletter. It looks like they adjust the drum by removing the control panel and reaching down to loosen and adjust the bolts attaching the blower housing to the A-frame. It is necessary to keep the rear panel in place during adjustment to keep the cabinet square. |
Post# 1136772 , Reply# 7   12/21/2021 at 14:17 (464 days old) by sel8207 ![]() |
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I've heard that coating it in that 303 formula for rubber and plastic will extend any gaskets life. |
Post# 1136774 , Reply# 8   12/21/2021 at 14:35 (464 days old) by bradfordwhite ![]() |
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Never under estimate the utility of affordable and readily available weather stripping.
Made in several thicknesses and widths. Made in several colors. Made of various materials including rubber. And made of several different compression ratings. Just be sure to prep the surface by making sure it's clean. My magic ingredient after cleaning thoroughly is to wipe down the surface with simple rubbing alcohol and let dry. CLICK HERE TO GO TO bradfordwhite's LINK
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Post# 1136847 , Reply# 9   12/22/2021 at 08:53 (463 days old) by elginkid (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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