How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6011740 / WP8181850 Washer Door Boot Seal

Water seemingly leaked from the top left area of the machine... trickling down and gathering in the middle of the front counterweight... then to the bottom chassis eventually to the floor. I thought out of an abundance of caution to replace not only the tub seal (most likely culprit) but also the hose and seal from the detergent compartment while everything was open and exposed. Followed the replacement steps (used a few different videos to get other opinions and tips before I started). Went quite easily actually... was a bit enjoyable actually. One thing most videos don't mention is the tube at the top of the bellows/tub seal (maybe an airline to prevent vacuum? not sure what it's for)... you have to pull the black hose off the white connector, pull off the white plastic washer then the part that is exposed to the inside of the wash area can be removed. No leaks... tub can still shake like a son of a gun depending upon the load but I know I can replace the shocks... adding that to this order would have made the repair price 1/2 the price of a new washer... couldn't bring myself to do it at this stage. 

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ORDERED THE TWO PARTS REQUIRED. THEY WERE DELIVERED ON A VERY TIMELY BASIS, WHICH IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. 

Instructional video on youtube as well as instructional video on appliancepartspros.com website. It took less than 60 minutes from start to finish. The new seal is working excellent and there is no leak. I have had my washer for almost 18 years (Kenmore HE3t). 

I ordered parts from appiancepartspro.com and watched the install video on my order form. It was a smooth and seamless process. Fantastic web site. The install video was my exact model unit so it was so easy. 

The repair went smoothly thanks to the videos that Appliancepartspros provided. Tools needed were needle nose pliers and a #20 torx driver. The job took me about 1-1/2 hours just because I do not have experience. Next time it won't take as long. I estimate it might take someone with experience about an hour. 

Watched the video. Bought the part. Arrived in 3 days. Quicker job than the pro on YouTube. 

I watched the video on how to replace the seal and replaced it myself. 

After watching the AppliancePartsPros.com video, the repair was very easy and straight forward. A torx bit and pliers and changing the seal was easy. 

Replaced torn front bellow tub seal. Following the help video made the project go smoothly.