DOOR SEAL WORN
Miele · Miele TXD 160 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer
The door seal (rubber gasket or felt ring) is worn, compressed, or damaged, allowing warm moist air to escape from the drum. Symptoms: moisture around the door area, longer drying times, lint escaping. Inspect the door seal for tears, compression set, or hardening. Replace the seal.
Error DOOR SEAL WORN on the Miele Miele TXD 160 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer means: Door Gasket / Felt Seal Worn. The top-ranked community fix is “Replace the Door Gasket Seal” (medium difficulty, ~45 min, DIY cost: $20-$30). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · dryer
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While many dryer repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $150-$200.
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The Miele Miele TXD 160 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer has 8 other known error codes:
Error code DOOR SEAL WORN also appears on 1 other Miele model:
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