MDS56540504 Genuine Door Gasket for LG Front Load Washing Machines, Washer Door Boot Seal Replacement

MDS56540504 is a genuine LG gasket, listed in the same MDS565405 family as LG's front loader door seal MDS56540502. On a front load washer the door gasket is the rubber boot between the drum opening and the door glass, keeping water inside during the wash. The last digits change from one version to the next, so compare the full number on your old seal before ordering. No model list is on file for this one.

Leaking from the front of an LG washer?

The door gasket flexes every time the drum moves and sits in warm, damp conditions between washes. That combination leads to tears, splits and black mould that won't scrub off. A damaged gasket lets water run out under the door during the wash, leaves puddles on the floor and can trap smelly water in its folds. Coins, underwire and zips are common causes of cuts. If the leak only shows up during rinse or spin, look closely at the lower part of the seal for holes.

Part details

• Genuine LG part MDS56540504
• Door gasket (boot seal) for front load washers
• Same MDS565405 number family as MDS56540502
• No models on file, match the number on your old gasket

Changing the door seal

Unplug the washer and turn the taps off. Remove the outer clamp ring from the door opening, then peel the seal off the front panel lip. The inner clamp holding the seal to the drum is usually reached by taking off the top or front panel. Line up the marker on the new gasket with the top of the drum, refit both clamps and run a rinse cycle to check for leaks.

Questions about this part

How do I know this gasket suits my washer?

LG prints the part number on the seal itself, usually on the outer lip or inside a fold. If yours reads MDS56540504, this is the match. If not, send your model and serial number from the label on the door frame through the parts enquiry form.