How do I change the door seal on a Hoover Optima

[chunk79]

Hi,

We have inherited a Hoover Optima Model Number RD4B001, however the seal was cracked and broken. We have ordered a replacement but it seems impossible to get the lip on the seal in behind the plastic lining at all – there aren’t any screws – is it even possible to change the seal on this model?

Thanks in advance

Tim

[spimps]

Re: How do I change the door seal on a Hoover Optima

If there aren’t any screws it’s a complete door.
Not heard of anyone succesfully changing a moulded in one.
You could if it’s only cracked fill up the seal in the damaged area with white bath sealant,will harden over a couple of days and usually does the trick

[chunk79]

Re: How do I change the door seal on a Hoover Optima

Thanks spimps

the cracking was pretty bad and we had taken the old seal off already unfortunately. Will try and silicone the seal in or something – seems strange that they would sell a part that can’t be fitted but I guess that how they make their money?

T

[BobHope]

Re: How do I change the door seal on a Hoover Optima

the seal can be fitted it just needs to be prised open a little on the liner to get it to fit, its fiddly but it willl fit, hoover have a tool to do it but its not realy needed.

Bob.

[chunk79]

Re: How do I change the door seal on a Hoover Optima

Yeah we seem to have got it on with some prising with a knife – did a fair bit of cosmetic damage on the way though and we can’t quite get the bottom edge in fully but it is working for the moment.

T

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