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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Affinity Washer Leaking? Door Boot Seal #134728400
Frigidaire Affinity Washer Leaking? Door Boot Seal #134728400
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Total Parts Cost
$239.40Estimated Savings
$112.5004:42
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the boot seal, also called the bellow, on Frigidaire front-load washing machines. The most common reason for replacing the boot seal is when the washer is leaking water.
All of the information in this boot seal replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Crosley, Electrolux
Tools used: screwdriver, needle-nose pliers
All of the information in this boot seal replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Crosley, Electrolux
Tools used: screwdriver, needle-nose pliers
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws at the back of the top panel
3
Pull the panel off.
4
Next, pull out the dispenser drawer
5
Depress the tab near the back to release it.
6
Remove the housing screws
7
As well as the control panel screws on top.
8
Now, depress the tabs to release the control panel and move it out of the way.
9
Use needle-nose pliers to remove the wire clamp and spring to release the boot seal from the front panel.
10
If applicable, remove both the light and the door glass rinse tube from the boot seal.
11
Carefully lift the washer up and support it with a wood block or comparable sturdy object.
12
This will allow you to remove the screws from the bottom of the front panel.
13
Set the washer back down
14
Remove the screws at the top of the panel.
15
Now lift the panel up and out to detach.
16
Disconnect the front panel wire harness and set the panel aside. You’re now ready to replace the door boot seal.
17
Pull the old boot seal off.
18
Prepare the new boot seal for installation
19
By applying liquid dish soap to lubricate the groove.
20
Align the pointer on the boot seal with the tab on the tub lip
21
Making sure the ports in the boot seal are on top.
22
Now, push the boot seal’s grooved edge over the lip of the tub and work your way around the entire tub opening. Be aware this may require some effort.
23
Starting at the top, insert the spring clamp into the boot seal’s outer groove. You can use the provided spacers, or clamps, to help keep the spring clamp in place during installation and use eye protection in case the spacers become dislodged.
24
With the new boot seal installed, reconnect the front panel wire harness
25
Reposition the panel by aligning the holes in the panel with the nylon pins on the frame.
26
Replace the screws at the top of the panel.
27
Lift and support the washer
28
Then replace the screws at the bottom of the front panel.
29
Set the washer back down. If applicable, reposition the door glass rinse tube and light in the boot seal.
30
Align the new boot seal with the front panel and secure it with the wire clamp and spring.
31
Reposition the control panel and snap it into place.
32
Replace the screws on top
33
As well as in the dispenser drawer housing.
34
Reinstall the dispenser drawer.
35
Reposition the top panel
36
Secure it with the screws.
37
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the boot seal, also called the bellow, on Frigidaire front-load washing machines. The most common reason for replacing the boot seal is when the washer is leaking water.
All of the information in this boot seal replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Crosley, Electrolux
Tools used: screwdriver, needle-nose pliers
All of the information in this boot seal replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Crosley, Electrolux
Tools used: screwdriver, needle-nose pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws at the back of the top panel
3
Pull the panel off.
4
Next, pull out the dispenser drawer
5
Depress the tab near the back to release it.
6
Remove the housing screws
7
As well as the control panel screws on top.
8
Now, depress the tabs to release the control panel and move it out of the way.
9
Use needle-nose pliers to remove the wire clamp and spring to release the boot seal from the front panel.
10
If applicable, remove both the light and the door glass rinse tube from the boot seal.
11
Carefully lift the washer up and support it with a wood block or comparable sturdy object.
12
This will allow you to remove the screws from the bottom of the front panel.
13
Set the washer back down
14
Remove the screws at the top of the panel.
15
Now lift the panel up and out to detach.
16
Disconnect the front panel wire harness and set the panel aside. You’re now ready to replace the door boot seal.
17
Pull the old boot seal off.
18
Prepare the new boot seal for installation
19
By applying liquid dish soap to lubricate the groove.
20
Align the pointer on the boot seal with the tab on the tub lip
21
Making sure the ports in the boot seal are on top.
22
Now, push the boot seal’s grooved edge over the lip of the tub and work your way around the entire tub opening. Be aware this may require some effort.
23
Starting at the top, insert the spring clamp into the boot seal’s outer groove. You can use the provided spacers, or clamps, to help keep the spring clamp in place during installation and use eye protection in case the spacers become dislodged.
24
With the new boot seal installed, reconnect the front panel wire harness
25
Reposition the panel by aligning the holes in the panel with the nylon pins on the frame.
26
Replace the screws at the top of the panel.
27
Lift and support the washer
28
Then replace the screws at the bottom of the front panel.
29
Set the washer back down. If applicable, reposition the door glass rinse tube and light in the boot seal.
30
Align the new boot seal with the front panel and secure it with the wire clamp and spring.
31
Reposition the control panel and snap it into place.
32
Replace the screws on top
33
As well as in the dispenser drawer housing.
34
Reinstall the dispenser drawer.
35
Reposition the top panel
36
Secure it with the screws.
37
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Door Boot Seal
$239.40
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$53.94
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$49.41
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