4055614459 Genuine Main Seal for Electrolux Group Washing Machines, Washer Tub Seal Replacement, Electrolux 0208200037

Genuine Electrolux main seal 4055614459, also catalogued as 0208200037, is a sealing part for Electrolux group washing machines. In a washer, the main seal is normally the one that keeps water in the tub where a turning shaft passes through it. No models are on file for this number, so check 4055614459 or 0208200037 on your parts list, or ask us to confirm with your model.

Washing machine leaking? Check the main seal

A main seal is a wear part. It rubs against a turning shaft through every wash and spin, and over the years the lip hardens, wears or tears. Once it lets water past, you'll often see puddles under the machine, rust or water marks on the base, and later a rumble or grinding noise as water reaches the bearings. Catching a leaking seal early can save the bearings and the parts below. Check the hoses and drain pump first, as they leak more often and are easier to rule out.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux part 4055614459
• Also catalogued as 0208200037
• Main seal for Electrolux group washing machines
• No model list on file, match the number before ordering

Replacing a washing machine main seal

Turn the washer off at the wall and close both taps before starting. Changing a main seal usually means partly stripping the machine to reach the tub, so it suits a confident home handyman or a technician. Clean and inspect the shaft where the seal runs, as a rough or worn surface will damage a new seal quickly. Fit it the same way round as the old one, then run a rinse and check for leaks.

Questions about this part

Should I replace the bearings at the same time?

If the old seal has been leaking for a while, water may have reached the bearings. Spin the drum or tub by hand and listen for roughness. Noisy or rough bearings are best replaced while the machine is apart, along with the seal.