Kenneth S Columbus , MI October 11, 2014 Appliance: Maytag Washer- Horizontal Axis MAH5500AWQ Maytag Washer Mah5500awq: Mold on the door boot seal. How to replace Door Boot Seal. Replaced Door Boot Seal. Watched the video on Appliance Pro.com and followed the steps. Spring retention strap was hardest to remove and re-install but it got done. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes