Washer Guide
Washer Door Seal (Gasket) Replacement
The rubber door boot on a front-load washer takes a beating — it flexes every cycle, traps detergent and lint, and eventually tears or grows mould. A failing gasket usually shows up as a leak from the door or a persistent musty smell.
Signs the gasket needs replacing
- Water leaking from the bottom of the door during the wash.
- Visible tears, cracks, or a section pulling away from the drum.
- Black mould in the folds that keeps coming back after cleaning.
- Coins or debris trapped behind the boot.
What replacement involves
Replacing the boot means removing the spring clamps, peeling the old gasket off the tub lip and door frame, and seating the new one squarely with the drain holes positioned correctly. Done wrong, it leaks worse than before — so it's a job where the details matter.
Before replacing, it's worth a deep clean and a hot maintenance cycle; if the seal is only dirty rather than torn, that may be all it needs.
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