Replacing a Whirlpool Front Load Door Gasket

[@repsolal]

Got it done !! Using just regular tools....... 2 sets of needle nose pliers and tiny pry bars did the trick. I was able to use a small phillips hand screwdriver for the rear wire clamp. Thanks for posting the video. FYI: Our Dryer is stacked on top of the washer so i was a much better solution than taking it apart, it took just over an hour to complete.

[@MeLoco317]

Thanks for the video, I replaced mine in about 30 minutes with only a Phillips screwdriver. I didn’t need any special tools for the spring clip just stretch it over the ring, really not that hard at all. I also didn’t need any screw driver attachments. Just use a short stubby size phillips. Easier than I thought it would be.

[@2quack]

Why is he acting like he's being timed? Slow down so we can understand what you're doing.

[@t.n.t-man1095]

probably bc hees on the clock. its a real-time repair job is my best guess.

[@adrianrogers4541]

I've replaced my Whirlpool Duet bellow tub seal 3 times now, every time I need a refresher to build my confidence on the proper process and this video is perfect. Knocked it out in about an hour today. No leaks and I feel good about the replacement. Thank you...saved me money, time, and stress (only had to halt the laundry cycles for 4 days), and completing it on my own. Yes!!

[@nc2780]

Where did you buy your replacements? Im having trouble finding quality ones for my whirlpool

[@vfalbritton2856]

I just did this. Thank you! I did not take off the door. I just ordered the door boot spring tool because I cannot get it back on. But I was able to use a piece of wire to hold it in place temporarily (just twisted it tight to secure it) and I just did a load of wash. It's fine for a few day. So happy I watched this.

[@vinguida9698]

Thanks for the awesome video. NO SPECIAL TOOLS TO BUY. Found that I could undo the inner band with a Phillips screwdriver. For the outer band: I nailed 2 -2" finishing nails 6.5" apart on a 9" long 2x3 and left the nail heads 3/8" above flush. Held the 2x3 in a vice & using a vise grip on the wire stretched the spring until the loops at each end of the wire were around the nail heads . This was enough to get the wire around the seal, then used a flat screwdriver to push the wire off a nail to put the wire in place.

[@jamootoo5200]

Really? You must have a good selection of tools then that MOST regular people do NOT... Thank God for the other videos on here that not only give step by step directions that you can comprehend vs being in some kind of race that people can't EASILY follow - but many tips & tricks people have found ro make the whole process easier (like warming the gasket in the sun so it's easier to fit on vs battling w vicegrips & multi screwdrivers like some were having probs with FYI - for regular ppl wout a grg full of all types of tools - you also NEED TORX BITS if you want to do it properly. .. that means taking the top, kickplate & front off (& have to quickly disconnect control panel) of the washer IF YOU'RE GOING TO DO IT RIGHT

[@vinguida9698]

@@jamootoo5200 You need to call your local appliance repairman. :)

[@Acidwave88brah]

Haha I felt like that!!!

[@SuperJamster1]

Wow! We have a stacked washer/dryer in a tiny closet. I'm a handy person, but putting that gasket back in via the front was a test of patience and my arthritic neck/hands. However, It was possible. Thank you. 10 minutes to remove old springs, gasket, 2 hours to put in new gasket, 5 minutes to put in new springs. :) .

[@willwong8168]

Thanks for this video! I have stacked machines and this method worked very well for me. Knocked it out in about 1 hour with only 2 tools. Needle nose pliers and a flexible bit arm to get to that screw thats at an awkward angle. Thanks again

[@kaelvincent9699]

I was able to get the outer band back on by using 2 Robertson screw drivers and putting them in the loops on both sides of the spring and stretching out the spring as wide as I could while my friend fit the band around the gasket (basically the same method he used with the special tool he had)

[@funkydozenband4304]

Thanks to your video the operation was a success, thank you!

[@TheGOPtiger]

This video was a big help! The video doesn’t show a detergent connection to the gasket so I had to account for it. It was slightly painful but way better than taking the thing apart. The spreader tool was money! Thanks!

[@tubejim101]

How do socks and such, end up in the drain pump filter?

[@joeknull6685]

inner clamp I found a normal medium Phillips worked just fine. the outer spring wire without a tool I had to place one foot on one side of spring to hold while I just pulled the other side into place.

[@barrysmith1576]

Excellent instruction! Thanks so much. My washer is in a tight spot (condo) with the dryer stacked on top. Would have been major work to move everything so glad you posted this video. Was able to do it with no special tools.

[@BeardedApplianceRepair]

Excellent!

[@vidapyra4590]

Another video mentioned using a soft sided clamp, to clamp the outer metal spring ring at the top and then using one pair of needle nose pliers on one of the spring loops to hold it in place at the bottom. Then run your hand around the rest of the ring until it pops into place. Worked really slick and took all of 10 seconds for that final step!

[@tokctoo]

could you point me to that video, @vidapyra4590

[@vidapyra4590]

@@tokctooYeah, it was this video. Hope the link works! About the 5 min mark kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2SYqGSJbrmpiqssi=WIfGUyUxGZ-9ms7s

[@TPINSC]

How You were able to do this repair without removing the front is amazing! I removed the top/door on mine and I still had one heck of a time getting it done. I like that spring tool.

[@Mickofalltrades]

If you happen to have tire spoons they work great instead of buying the spring spreader. 90* driver was definitely a must the factory put my screw right up against the soap fill hose too to make it extra fun. Thanks for the video. Probably took me 30 min and most of that was getting the inner lip back on. I used soapy water to lube the seal and it worked like a charm. Don't know if that was a good idea though. :)

[@tcmusic_thomas_upton]

The soapy water is a great idea. It helps lubricate, and actually remove the soap scum from the drum.

[@LJT9393]

I was thinking I wonder if Vaseline would work good to lubricate the seal? What do you guys think?

[@Mickofalltrades]

@@LJT9393 You might get stains on your clothing for a few washes.

[@LJT9393]

@@Mickofalltrades I honestly forgot to use any kind of lubricant when I did it yesterday lol. Still tho, got it done in about an hour, not bad for first time not knowing really what to expect. I ended up taking the spring off the wire part as my spring spreaders didn’t stretch it nearly enough, vice grips on the spring and as long as you hold the other side in place and pull straight across it doesn’t even slide or move. Not sure if I’d recommend that way tho as it did kind of pull the rubber together and bunch slightly, but it’s all good no leaks.

[@kimikrealadventures561]

Great video. I used a wood clamp in spread with picture hanging wire. Worked great.

[@blaaa2007]

What if the tool expands the spring is not available or not come in handy? How is it going to put it back on? Is the another tutorial for that?

[@HowardFeinstein]

I have a small leak from the front of my whirlpool washer door, how do I do the cleaning you mention?

[@deadgamer1918]

Awesome help. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

[@AngelaRodriguez-lw3ie]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!!. It saved me a lot of time and helped me to get the job done!!! It certainly avoids me to wreck the entire thing apart 😂😂😂

[@GabeJC]

It would be great if you showed which model you're working on

[@stanmadray1778]

Thank you for this video. I just replaced mine and the only way I would have been brave enough to tackle doing this is because of your video. I should have bought the boot spring tool though. I had different version that was too short but I managed to get the spring another way. Thumbs Up!

[@jonathantrunz4482]

Thank you, just completed mine. Not easy!

[@EvilFandango]

Thank you for this video, it helped me replace my door boot seal.

[@dejanpepovski7748]

Did you connect the hose?

[@jargero8203]

This is exactly why I'm going back to a topload.....

[@BronzeRook]

Or you could just use a clamp to hold the top of the ring in place and then just needle nose pliers to expand the spring at the bottom. A lot cheaper option

[@ods1ODS]

What about a really long zip tie for the outer band?

[@type670]

Fixing it like a boss! This is gonna help so thanks for sharing.

[@joedinunzio1200]

Did Doug Liman direct this video?

[@ritobriseno4828]

Im having issues now where it leaks from the drain of the seal constantly

[@nahidasultana3385]

Hi how can I fix the same washer not draining

[@josephajarmeh]

Good instructions but can’t find the link for the spreading tool, anyone can share a link for the tool

[@riffdex]

I have no idea how to get the inner ring off. You just placed your electric drill into the abyss and it started coming off, like that doesn’t help me at all. Lol

[@lecanas1]

That's the crazy way to do this!

[@rcethervaac539]

thank you so much for this information!

[@daytonagreg8765]

What 90 degree tool?

[@jeremieverdene4568]

Thank you sir! U just saved me big time

[@gbin99]

thank you for the video.

[@theapplianceapprentice3776]

That's cool you can do it with out removing the door

[@BeardedApplianceRepair]

A lot of them you can. The ones I can’t do without take the front off is LG. The counter weights are too close to the gasket for me to be able to get it on. There may be a couple more but lg are the ones I remember. Whirlpool’s are the easiest in my opinion. As long as you have a 9/32 sockets.

[@AlejandroGomez-yn7qg]

I know people the don't work is easy tonsay thx for the tip but my question is who in the dummies ever did this gasket is so stupid honestly I love to meet the creator of that

[@jasonshaoyoyo]

Hi, do you the name for the 90 degree angle screwdriver ? Thank you

[@daytonagreg8765]

It's a special screwdriver just called a "90* screwdriver". It's about 5 inches long and there is NO HANDLE. ON EACH END imagine someone BENT ONE INCH of EACH phillips end 90 degrees (right angle). There is a 90 degree phillips on EACH END, one end a smaller phillips, and the other end a larger phillips. Since this long gasket screw is RIGHT UP AGAINST the gasket in a CREVICE, this right angle allows you to insert the screwdriver head into the screw. HOMEOWNER TIP: I NOTICED that if you pull the WHOLE washing DRUM towards you away from the INSIDE of the machine, you will have more room for accessing the long screw. You might not need the 90* if its accessible enough. It depends on where exactly it is. Also if you Google "right angle screw driver" you'll see the tool he's talking about. The cheaper one worked for me. GOOD LUCK. I'm at the point where I'm removing the gasket. Legend has it, I'm still working on it.

[@rickbata]

Thanks so much for this video! I was able to change mine in about 30-40 minutes without taking it all apart.

[@SP_Hatter]

great video, thank you.

[@alexsl7679]

Great video! All other videos suggest to take it all apart... and that is absolutely unnecessary! Took me a half an hour or so to replace the bellow. Thank a lot!

[@BJIM42]

Hello! Thanks for posting this video! I have the new Bellows, but, due to my back, I think I will need the tool you have to loosen the band. Thanks,

[@BeardedApplianceRepair]

Glad to help! Here’s a link for the tool I use. amzn.to/31NaJm9

[@Acidwave88brah]

Genuinely found new swear words, levels of frustration and cursing doing this.. refitting the retaining ring (my washer dryer had a spring loaded one) was so difficult. Put one part on and no matter how you tried to keep the other part on it kept peeling off. Whoever designed washing machines to seal this way needs to be slapped.. took me 3hrs!!!!

[@t.n.t-man1095]

found the leak, a slice in the gasket. sealed it with a bike patch or now until the replacement arrives

[@robinmathews347]

for whirlpool wfw8300sw05 model , what is inner clip screw like ? I cant see it or get it out with a head driver... please let me know

[@BeardedApplianceRepair]

I believe it is either a phillips head or a 9/32. Maybe both lol. It has been awhile since I did this last. If no luck you will have to take off the whole front to get to it. #nightmareyourfirsttime.

[@mikegonzalez2206]

Mine is making a loud grinding noise

[@DalePGatorcq]

Goes to fast, and what did he use to keep one end in place

[@joeescano7267]

Where can I buy the 90 degree angle tool that you used to loosen the inner clamp? Thanks so much for posting this video.

[@BeardedApplianceRepair]

I got mine from Lowe’s. Your local hardware store should have something like it. It’s one of my most used tools.

[@joeescano7267]

@@BeardedApplianceRepair Thank you

[@frankburkett7453]

Amazon

[@AlejandroGomez-yn7qg]

See I jeed that tool 🔧

[@johndaniels9812]

Thanks for the video. Some models will require the front to come off no matter what because there’s a hose inlet that you need to access. You need to remove a little plastic coupling from the old boot and install on the new one. It’s really not a big deal to remove the front. 9 screws, I think? FWIW I had no problem simply stretching the spring ring over the lip with just my hands/fingers. WFW5620HW0

[@kevinManhattan]

Omg thanks for this video. Dryer is stacked on top and no way I can remove them. All other videos in KZbin requires you to remove the the while darn front. Just got the bellow. So it is definitely possible to replace it without removing the front part right?

[@BeardedApplianceRepair]

It can vary some you can some you can't. LG washers.. I have never been able to do it without removing the front. Whilrpool's and Elexctrolux I can usually get them with out removing the front but it can vary. I wish you luck though.

[@kevinManhattan]

@@BeardedApplianceRepair Thanks again! I did the whole thing myself. So proud. without removing the dryer on top. It took me about 2 hours but so worth it during these days. Your video helped alot!

[@marvellstarks2434]

I hate when they delete the most important step. Getting that band back on it crucial

[@fiveshorts]

Why can’t you just put the damn camera on a tripod and slow the F down? Got seasick trying to watch this.

[@jeffmcewan1]

I'd give you 5 thumbs up if I could - stop swing the camera around

[@Geraldt61]

Simply take the front door panel off , much less struggling and chance of f**kilng up😂

[@wintercoder6687]

I've not been able to get Whirlpool repair out to replace my in-warranty door boot on my WFW5620HW0 washer... according to two different technicians, they can't get the part for the unit. I've tried to find the door boot for the unit online and have had ZERO luck. Anyone know where I might find a new door boot for this model? Ever since this Covid-19 CRAP, I can't get any results from any on-site repair ... for anything.

[@Sallyisyellow]

Same here!

[@jamootoo5200]

Are you kidding me? Maybe you can record it even faster & go for the Guiness Book of records.... How about a step by step/ where things are located & special tools needed, if any & make a video that ppl can actually follow to do it themselves. This video is absolutely ridiculous- esp after now finding others that give a 'lay person' EASY TO FOLLOW directions

[@marvellstarks2434]

I got a feeling he paused the video then took the door off and restarted the video once the back clamp and door was back on

[@Discovery123.]

When you say insurance claim, that’s scared me.

[@jamootoo5200]

& another REALLY GOOD/ EASY TO FOLLOW (also note that there are many different brand washers that are basically the same/ identically built - like Whirlpool, Kenmore, etc - so these 'directions' are pretty much the SAME) SPECIAL TOOLS NEEDED - TORX 20 screwdriver/ bit,.flathead screwdriver, vice grip) m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYi3qmdjZ5ysi8U

[@toddintoronto2028]

Thank you so much Jamoo Too for posting this other link/video which is what I used to follow and replace my door seal. I found taking the washing machine apart was very simple and makes it MUCH EASIER to access the door seal and thus take off and put on; especially the metal band used to hold the door seal on the inner drum.

[@chaewon8656]

yeah i’ll just wait for dad 💀

[@w.andrewandywalsh6513]

Pretty sure it leaked but we will never know.

[@SoloArdo]

I took out the door and everything out holy shit 😆

[@ShinyPoe]

Didn't even hook up the lines

[@serenamichels1713]

Top

[@danielm6247]

looks nasty under seal why not clean it first that's where mold will build up from

[@jamootoo5200]

Here's a BETTER, EASIER TO FOLLOW step by step... and read the comments for some easy work arounds to common difficulties some ran into.... m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmmTnZapmtGnhpI

[@FaceRipprMonkey]

That’s spreader is cheating!

[@Msigw]

What’s the point of posting a “how to” video that’s played fast forward and also with custom tools? We never even see the gasket “lip” or the clamp… two thumbs down.

[@closcastillojr76]

Wth slow down buddy.

[@Bigredd217]

I hate commmercials

[@Blackhall_Manor]

If you came for an instructional video go elsewhere, you won't learn how to properly do the job from this crap

[@philiprea8340]

Why even make a video… You showed us nothing

[@irwassermann]

Too damn fast and shaky. Waist of time

[@DrSteveBrule552]

Whirlpool makes garbage appliances. Never buying Whirlpool again

[@mikrellim8119]

Terrible video. Shows nothing. Too fast.

[@heatherpresley1547]

This video sucks! Doesnt show exactly WHERE the seal goes or where its supposed to line up.

[@Welder-vv9rf]

Nope. Remove front cover. This is the hard way

[@Parabellum-X]

Bullshit.

[@joaocoelho7331]

PLEASE!!! Remove the front panel!!!!!!

[@DaGreatGod21]

This is. One of your worse vids I have seen

[@javadjafari402]

It was great video, I replaced it without removing the top and front door or any other piece.I used only a screwdriver 🪛. Thanks for your video

[@fernandosanchez-qt7ip]

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[@chaewon8656]

yeah i’ll just wait for dad 💀