Kenmore Front Load Washer Door Seal Replacement

The only way to deal with the problem of mold on the rubber seal of front load washer is to clean it regularly using the steps below.

Kenmore front load washer door seal replacement.

If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged. This gasket has a drain. However they typically cost more can have mold issues and sometimes the door or door hinge breaks in which case the washer will need a door adjustment or a latch repair. Also known as a door boot seal or bellow and comes with a drain hole.

Open your kenmore washer s front door and pry the clamp from the door boot seal the rubbery perimeter around the round drum opening with a flat head screwdriver. Produced by scott the fix it guy with over 20 years of repair experience. And lg wm and cw. How to replace your washing machine s moldy leaky rubber door boot.

This washer repair guide shows how to replace the rubber door boot seal on a front load washer. Door boot 4986er0004f forms a seal between the wash tub and the door preventing leaks. Kenmore front load washer replace door seal marketplace 500 only 78 in store. This rubber seal is a flexible gasket between the door and the drum that prevents leaks.

If the washer appears to leak from under the front panel check the rubber door boot seal for a hole or rip. Sold by garden home part an ebay marketplace seller. Water is often trapped in the rubber gasket around the door and over time this leads to the growth of mold. Door boot seal gasket w drain hole for kenmore 796 40272900 washing machine.

Kenmore and kenmore elite 796. Front load washing machines have several benefits. Front load washers are especially prone to developing mold around the rubber door seal.