Do-It-Yourself Story

I ordered the new gasket from Appliance Parts Pros after looking for options on line, and the instructional video clearly explained the method for removing the old one and installing the replacement. We were unable to use the washer after it began leaking and with a family of four it looked as though it would be necessary to start using the laundromat. My order came in two days and I was able to install it precisely as outlined on the video that day. The opportunity to open the machine allowed me to clean 10 years of dust and it is like a new washer again. I contacted Maytag 5 years ago when they had a recall on the machine due to the mold on the gasket and they were very unhelpful and gave no real option other than paying a repair person to come out and install a new gasket. I decided to clean the gasket with bleach and vinegar and then continue to dry out the tub after every use. This did eliminate the mold but it was always stained. Had I happened on the Appliance Pros back then I would have replaced it sooner. I am very appreciative of their help and allowing this DIY person to fix a straightforward problem. I now have them on a bookmark for their on line site and will use them when any other appliance problems come up.