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Quick answer: The most common faults on the Samsung WF1702 and WF1802 front loaders are a leaking or mould-stained door gasket seal (from $98.95), a door locker that stops the cycle starting ($22.49), and worn drum bearings ($49.75 for the lip seal and bearings kit). All are in-stock parts shipped fast from Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Not sure which one fits? Match your model number or check the sticker inside the door.
Door Gasket Seal (WF1702 / WF1802) — $98.95 ·
Door Seal (WF1802WFVS / WF1802XEC) — $102.95 ·
Door Locker — $22.49 ·
Lip Seal & Bearings Kit (WF1702XEC) — $49.75 ·
Spider Hex Bolts (3 pack) — $29.95 ·
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Common faults on the Samsung WF1702 and WF1802
The Samsung WF1702 and WF1802 are front-load washing machines from the same platform — the WF1702WFVS, WF1702WFWS and WF1702XEC share their main wear parts with the WF1802WFVS and WF1802XEC, which is why most listings on this page suit both families. These machines have been in Australian laundries long enough that the rubber and mechanical wear items are now the parts most commonly needed: the door gasket seal, the door locker, and the drum bearings. A machine of this vintage with a single worn part is still well worth fixing — the drum and motor platform is durable, and every part on this page costs a fraction of a replacement machine.
Before ordering parts, locate the model sticker on the door jamb (the frame exposed when you open the door). Confirm the full model number including the suffix — WF1702 and WF1802 variants look nearly identical from the front, and the fitment lists on each product listing are the authority on which seal suits which variant.
| Part | Symptom | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
 Door gasket seal (WF1702 / WF1802) | Water leaking from the front of the machine during the wash; black mould embedded in the rubber folds; visible splits or perished patches in the boot | $98.95 | Buy door gasket seal |
 Door seal (WF1802 variants) | Same leak and mould symptoms — alternative listing confirmed for the WF1802WFVS and WF1802XEC variants | $102.95 | Buy door seal |
 Door locker | Machine won’t start a cycle; door refuses to lock at the start or won’t release at the end; door-related error code on the display | $22.49 | Buy door locker |
 Lip seal + bearings kit | Loud grinding or rumbling during spin that worsens over time; drum play when rocked by hand; rust-coloured marks on washing | $49.75 | Buy bearing kit |
 Spider hex bolts (3 pack) | Replaced as a set whenever the drum spider is removed during a bearing repair; knocking from the drum if a bolt has let go | $29.95 | Buy spider hex bolts |
Diagnosis guide – Samsung WF1702 / WF1802
- Note any error code first. If the display is showing a code, write it down before attempting anything else. A door-related code points to the door locker; a drain code points to a blocked pump filter. The code narrows the field immediately.
- Trace any leak to its source. Run a short cycle with the machine pulled forward and watch for the first drip. Water appearing at the front, under or around the door, is the gasket seal; water from underneath at the rear is more likely a hose connection.
- Inspect the door gasket closely. Fold back the rubber and check the folds and the lower six o’clock section where water pools between washes. Splits, perished rubber, or mould that has penetrated below the surface all mean replacement — embedded mould cannot be scrubbed out and will keep marking washing.
- Listen during a fast spin. A low-frequency grinding or rumble that rises with drum speed points to worn drum bearings. With the machine off, rock the inner drum by hand — noticeable play confirms it. Bearing noise on these machines usually means the lip seal failed first and let water into the bearing housing.
- Test the door locker. Close the door firmly and press Start. If the machine never clicks the door locked and refuses to fill, or the door stays locked well after the cycle finishes, the door locker has failed. It is one of the cheapest and simplest parts to replace on this machine.
Fitting the parts yourself
The door gasket seal is the repair most owners of these machines end up doing. It is a patient rather than difficult job: the outer retaining band comes off first, the boot pulls free of the cabinet lip, and the new seal seats into the same groove before the band goes back on. Allow an hour the first time. The door locker is simpler again — it sits behind the front panel beside the door opening and swaps over in around half an hour with a screwdriver.
Bearing replacement is the most involved repair on any front loader: the tub has to come out and be split, the old bearings pressed out, and the new lip seal fitted. Allow 90 minutes to two hours and replace the spider hex bolts at the same time, since they are removed during disassembly. If you’d rather a technician handled the bearing job, the kit price keeps the parts cost modest — only the labour varies.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my Samsung WF1702 or WF1802 leaking from the door?
The door gasket seal is by far the most common cause on machines of this age. The rubber perishes and splits, or mould works deep into the folds and breaks the watertight face against the glass. Our guide on Samsung washing machines leaking from the door seal covers the diagnosis in more depth.
Do WF1702 and WF1802 use the same door seal?
The seal listings above are confirmed across the WF1702WFVS, WF1702WFWS, WF1702XEC, WF1802WFVS and WF1802XEC. Always match the listing’s fitment list to the full model number on your model sticker, including the suffix, before ordering.
What makes a WF1702/WF1802 loud on spin?
A grinding rumble that builds with drum speed is the classic sign of worn drum bearings. The lip seal and bearings kit above replaces the seal and both bearings in one job. Our guide on Samsung washing machines making a loud noise walks through the other causes worth ruling out first.
Where is the model sticker on these machines?
On the door jamb — the frame exposed when you open the washing machine door. It lists the full model number and serial number. Confirm the model number from the sticker before ordering, because the WF1702 and WF1802 variants differ only in the suffix.
Is a machine this age still worth repairing?
Usually, yes. The door locker is under $25, the bearing kit under $50, and even the door gasket seal — the most expensive part on this page — is far cheaper than replacing the machine. If the drum, motor and electronics are otherwise healthy, a single worn rubber or mechanical part is not a reason to send a working washer to landfill.
Related
- Samsung washing machine leaking from the door seal — which part fixes it
- Samsung washing machine making a loud noise — 4 causes and fixes
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Ready to fix it?
- Locate the model sticker on your door jamb and confirm your full WF1702 or WF1802 model number, including the suffix.
- Note the fault or error code displayed on the machine.
- Select the matching part from the table above, or use the Part Finder if you’re unsure.
- Add to cart at ozappliancespares.com.au — orders placed before the daily cut-off ship same day from Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Disclaimer: this article is general information only and is provided without warranty of any kind. Appliance designs vary between models and production runs — always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, switch off and unplug the appliance before starting any work, and confirm parts against the model number on your appliance’s model sticker. Any repair is undertaken at your own risk and Oz Appliance Spares accepts no liability for injury, loss or damage arising from work performed after reading this guide, to the maximum extent permitted by law. If in doubt, use a qualified technician.
