8581364498205 Genuine Back Panel Cover Gasket 4mm x 2200mm for Electrolux Group Clothes Dryers, Rear Cover Seal

Genuine part 8581364498205 is the back panel cover gasket for Electrolux group clothes dryers. It's listed at 4mm in section and 2200mm long, and it seals the joint between the rear cover and the dryer body. Once the cover has been off, an old gasket that's been crushed for years rarely seals well again. No model list is on file for this part, so compare the old gasket or the parts list for your dryer before ordering.

Why the dryer back panel gasket needs to seal

Air moves through a dryer along a set path, from the heater or heat pump, through the drum, then out through the lint filter and the condenser or vent. Covers on the back panel close off parts of that path, and the gasket keeps the joins tight. When it shrinks, flattens or breaks, warm damp air and lint can escape around the cover. That can show up as lint on the floor or wall behind the dryer, longer drying times, or moisture around the back. Removing the cover for a repair often damages an old gasket.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux group part 8581364498205
• Gasket for the back panel cover
• 4mm section, 2200mm long
• For Electrolux group dryers, models not on file

Fitting the new gasket

Unplug the dryer and pull it out far enough to work on the back safely. Remove the cover, pull the old gasket out of its groove and clean away lint and old residue. Press the new gasket in evenly from one end without stretching it, working around the groove until the ends meet. Refit the cover, tighten the screws evenly and check the gasket hasn't been pinched out of place.

Questions about this part

Can I reuse the old gasket after taking the cover off?

It's not worth the risk once it has been compressed for years. An old gasket rarely springs back, so it can leave gaps for air and lint. At 2200mm long, this one is designed to run the full groove in a single piece.