Frigidaire Washer Repair - How to replace the Bellow

[@kathyfritz4297]

Great video! I was able to make this repair! I’m a 65 YO lady with mechanical skills! I only needed help with the spring around the bellow. My hands were not strong enough and those 2 plastic holders kept popping off. I used 2 clamps but needed more, so I asked my boyfriend for help. It took 4 hands and the 2 clamps to get the spring on! I was able to put it all back together by myself and NO Leaks! Thanks for the video. Another video did not remove the front panel and I was not able to get the bellow out until I removed the front panel. I saved myself a lot of money by using this video!

[@walterdowns648]

Thank you so much! I had watched a short little 5 minute video that completely glossed over getting the lip placed properly over the inner edge as well as the need to start at the top rather than the bottom. This is the core of the entire matter. The hardest part is getting the lip mounted on the inner rim. Icing on the cake was when you zoomed in on a part of the lip at the bottom that was not seated properly and showed how to work the edge of the rubber. This is outstanding instruction! Thank you!!

[@karenbailey7518]

This is the second front load washer I have done repairs on, and this video played out exactly as I had already done. I didn't have the plugs to help with the replacement of the inner spring on the bellows, but I used spring clamps to achieve the same effect as I had removed the front weight on the drum. However, it was good to see that I had done it in exactly the same order as portrayed. Even if the video is 5 years old, it is wonderful to have for those who choose to repair their own machines. We'll done, and very clear. (I also removed the pump and cleaned it after removing debris. This has definitely lengthened the life of my machine.)

[@mikekotarba5828]

Your video is very well done. Using a bit of silicone spray on a paper towel and then wiped on the bellows area lip where it attaches to the white lip surrounding the drum worked well for me. A second set of hands to hold the inner spring in place is also helpful. Removing the front and top panel as you demonstrated made the job much easier to accomplish. Another video I saw from another company, said it was possible to replace the silicone bellows for the washer while the front panel was in place was impossible for me to do. Being able to see where the bellows was be installed went much better with the front panel removed.

[@joeymindel830]

thanks for the detailed video. it helped me do it myself and save almost $300 in labour bills. its a tough job for anyone else attempting but it can be DIY.

[@seanmetcalfe6268]

Excellent instruction. Got me through the job. The little wedges that came with my kit were useless. They were to big to jam in there. Was quite the chore. Definitely not an easy fix, but someone with experience fixing things can do the job with a second set of hands for holding. Cheers

[@omarplanas3685]

thanks friend without your video explaining step by step I would not have replaced that gasket very complete and explained thanks again

[@peaceloveandkay1629]

Excellent video. Debated on buying a new washing machine but didn’t want to dish out the money. Bought the boot and followed these instructions step by step. Grateful for this video and the almost exact washing machine model. It made my fear easier but it definitely was not easy. A lot of sore fingers but the job is done and I’m back to washing clothes. Thanks :)

[@itso999]

Great video. Best tutorial for the job. I did it without taking off the front panel. Our unit is double stacked and in a small closet so taking front out was not an option without help. It was tricky until it just happened. Thanks again. Definitely not "easy." 😁

[@johncasor9698]

super hard

[@rss608]

Ok, this is the correct video for replacing this bellows. the old one can be removed and replaced without removing the front panel, but a new one requires the panel to be pulled. the hard part was, and even this guy struggled with it (edit), getting the top notch aligned and started. There is a peg/tab in the tub lip and a notch in the rubber boot that must be perfectly aligned to get it started. the dish soap worked perfect for lubercation. wished I watched the large spring install with the little plastic pegs, would have saved some sore fingers. Took me about 1.25 hours pulling the panels, change out the boot, replacing the panels.

[@siirshad]

Very helpful video with step by step instructions. Tried at first without removing the front panel, but was unable to put the bellow in place. But after watching this video, realized it will be better to first remove the front panel. All in all successful half day project. Thanks.

[@tendieripper4908]

7:01 Holy Guacamole lol thanks Steve!

[@andreykutev1672]

Thank you, that was helpful. Just changed mine on our 11yo frigidaire machine. I had no idea these 2 peices were tools haha looked like hose connectors or something.

[@merlinasmith6897]

What kind of replacement bellow did you order? Ours is 10 years old too and can’t find replacement part

[@andreykutev1672]

@@merlinasmith6897 I searched for part number on sears site using my washer model. Sears part was 170 plus shipping I believe. Then searched on ebay with that part number, mine is 134515300 btw. Found it for 100 shipped. Yours might be even cheaper depends on your washer model. All kits look the same but different part numbers.

[@ricklucero3046]

Thank you for your help on the installation of the washer door seal it was very helpful.

[@tedrice1026]

Good video. Saved me a lot of problems!

[@randallpatterson2427]

Excellent Excellent video!!! Thank you very much!!

[@TaranjeetSingh-br7ty]

Was looking I replace the molded front gasket. I am sorry will put afresh and run this to ground and buy a top loader next

[@kosmote]

Thank you good man, I was able to change it following your instructions

[@johncasor9698]

now this is super hard with the front panel on which i did it because it had a dryer on top and in a tight spot... and it was very hard to do. i used clamps to hold spring not pins...

[@stabbystabb88]

Where can we get those plugs you used for the back spring. That looked rough if I don’t have those. Please help.

[@javierv.r.6977]

Those plugs came with my new washer, the plugs hold the packing material. I don´t know why I kept the 4 plugs and more plastic hardwere like those, that came whith my washer. ha ha ha! more than 7 years saving this stuff have now been worth it

[@christian53050]

I am really struggling getting the bellows back... he seems to be fighting it too and has his head in the way during the early important phase...

[@JL-nn8ls]

This is the most in-depth and 'realistic' bellow-replacement video for Frigidaire washers! The other videos fast-forward the most difficult parts making it seem super easy. I successfully replaced it following these instructions, however, now after a wash, there is a bit of water sitting in the bottom of the bellow (the part where the fold can be pulled up/outwards) and infant socks get stuck in there lol. Is this normal?

[@FixDotCom]

On this make and model of machine it is normal to find some water laying in there. It is a good idea after using the machine to wipe that bit of water out to reduce odours and mold that can form there. Many manufactures have added a drain in the bellows at this location so that water drains back into the tub for the reason I just mentioned.

[@Bscottcoll98.]

Great video

[@craigcarlock5799]

I said words I don't usually say. But, it worked. Thank you.

[@terryotoole9656]

I couldn't get the plug to hold at the 2:00 position. Moved to the 5:00 position and stabilized with my knee. Went smoothly after that. Liquid soap is critical to stretching the whole spring

[@caroledodge9675]

Great video. Thanks

[@mikebaker5265]

I couldn't get the spring on, tried with and without the counter weight. Ended up over stretching the spring. Washer to the dump.

[@clark129]

This project sucked so much... It sucked less by the help of this video.

[@sanxiong57]

Great video!

[@GrowthGuided]

Thank u kindly

[@paulorlando2718]

Excellent video-except I thought you said it was "easy!"

[@javierv.r.6977]

hahahahaha!

[@mandybecker4928]

Anyone know what to do if you replace the whole bellow and then can't get the door to stay closed?

[@successor538]

I have the same problem

[@karenbailey7518]

That would indicate that the seal is incorrectly attached. It needs to fit snugly into the lip.

[@Im_NOT_ur_Gurl]

Same issue here. did you get it fixed?

[@cblord5]

Thank you for doing this. It frustrates me just watching you install that bellows. Ugh.

[@nathanield.4527]

Great video! That job was murder on your fingertips.

[@briantii]

Not exactly a fun job especially without the pins to hold the inner spring. Believe it or not I just used my feet instead of the pins since you either need 4 hands or those pins to do this job. Not fun but got it done. I just had removed it to clean the bellow. Soaked in bleach water for 12 hours and really cleaned it up a ton. If you have mold you will NOT make much progress without removing the bellow for cleaning off of the washer. Simply put you’re only seeing a fraction of what’s there when it’s installed. Given my washer is 16.5 years old and it was the only time I’ve had it off - I’m not complaining too much.

[@nicklogan3745]

This looks like a nightmare.

[@jacquestcomc]

This guys video helped me a lot but the part about using water and liquid detergent to help the bellow into place is not a good idea. This is how you get mold growth. Water in a sealed groove will not be able to evaporate.

[@karenfarris2014]

I was thinking the same thing. This is why I have to replace our bellows. I'll have to research an alternative method for temporary lubrication. Maybe baby powder?

[@nadazilch8169]

Silicon lube

[@itso999]

Use silicone lubricant.

[@claytonyoung5140]

Crucial to all of this is sending a curse into the sky to whichever team of engineers designed this awful piece of rubber.

[@simonsmith8662]

Just did that job... Complete nightmare.....

[@christopherloffert880]

The best advice I can give is ..soap soap soap! I couldn't get my boot on without it. It was driving me crazy! Whoever designed these things should be shot! I don't see any reason why they can't make the flanges and the grooves bigger! One of the most frustrating things I ever did. But I got it done

[@Rongulch]

"It's a really easy job " 😂

[@Dboyer1971]

Absolutely the the worst model to put one on. What a cluster ****. I’d do 10 lg’s before 1 of those.