How to Replace the Front Boot on a GE Washer

The boot seal is a circular rubber gasket that sits behind the door of a GE washer. All GE washers come with a boot seal, as this is the component that prevents water from leaking. As you might imagine, if problems arise to properly shutting the washer door, or water is leaking from the unit, the seal needs to be replaced. If you are interested in home appliance repair projects, the seal can be replaced without the need of professional assistance.

Phillips screwdriver
Pliers

Instructions

- 1
  Turn off and unplug the GE washer. Pull the washer away from the wall to access to the whole unit.
- 2
  Remove the screws on the rear of the top panel with a Phillips screwdriver.
- 3
  Lift the top panel off of the washer.
- 4
  Pull out the dispenser drawer located at the top of the front of the washer. Press the tab at the back of the drawer down to release the drawer. Slide the drawer out of the unit.
- 5
  Remove the screws from the drawer housing with a Phillips screwdriver.
- 6
  Remove the remaining screws on the top of the washer frame.
- 7
  Press the tabs at the top of the front control panel down, and remove the control panel from the unit.
- 8
  Open the washer door. Pull the circular wire around the rubber boot gasket out using pliers.
- 9
  Pull the boot seal off of the frame with your fingers.
- 10
  Remove the screws from the front panel of the washer. Pull the front panel away from the unit. Unplug the wiring harness that still holds the panel to the washer. Set the panel aside, creating full access to the boot frame.
- 11
  Fit a new boot seal around the frame. Replace the front panel and panel screws.
- 12
  Replace the control panel and top panel of the unit.

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