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Customer Questions and Answers for Front Bellow Tub Seal by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18035229
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8181850

The Front Bellow Tub Seal is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool washing machines. Located behind the washer door opening, it forms a barrier sealing in moisture. The flexible seal compresses tightly against the tub during rotation to prevent water escape through potential seam gaps. 

Causes relate to years of compression from tub movement stressing the material. Mineral buildup prohibiting a flush seal also diminishes its functionality over time.

Symptoms of failure include:

  • Water puddling outside the washer around the opening
  • Mineral deposits accumulating hints at compromised sealing
  • Leakage necessitates replacing the seal to regain integrity

Main seal between the front bulkhead and the outer tub for Whirlpool-made front load washers (Whirlpool, Kenmore Elite, KitchenAid). Clamps are not included. If clamps are needed, order WP8182210 and W10902779.

This is a genuine Whirlpool OEM replacement this part is also compatible with Maytag, Jenn-Air and some Kenmore models.

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For Whirlpool Front Bellow Tub Seal (Part Number: OEM18035229)

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Zoe, The spot where the 3 holes are located would be the bottom of the bellow and there would be a slot for the dispenser on the other side which would be the top.

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Steve, The part number that you will need for your model Kenmore is WP8181850 and should have the opening for the dispenser hose.

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Hello Lacy. Look and see if the bellow has come off and if not, and the bellow is leaking, you will need to replace the bellow.

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Marv for Model Number Kenmore 110.44934200

In your video you do not address the the little hole on the bellows top-A small tube enters this hole which allows some water flow-if you do not connect this inside the the bellows you will have a water leak. With that said I have replaced by bellows 2 x times now and have a leak on the hinge side which I cannot locate--Can you give any thoughts.I thought it may have been from the fill tube but canot confirm. Any help would be appreciated

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Hello Marv. Without being there to look, we can not determine where the leak is at. However, you will need to check around the dispenser area and see if the leak may be coming from there.

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DIY Girl, " To Manually unlock the door lock system: 1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. 2. Remove the lower toe panel. 3. Reach up along the inside of the front panel and locate the bottom of the door latch assembly. 4. Located on the bottom of the door latch assembly is a tear-drop shaped tab. 5. Gently pull the tab down about ¼” or until a click is heard. 6. The door may now be opened." once the door is opened, you'll need to check that the bellows is properly installed and the retainer wire and spring are properly seated in place. There is also the possibility that the new bellow is causing tension on the latch assembly and not allowing the latch to operate. You may want to close the door, and leave it closed for a day or so to allow the seal to collapse or conform to the door and opening, after you recheck the installation.

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Diy, You will want to check the front bellow for tears and check to make sure all hose connections are made securely.

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Hello Mony. These are very hard to do, but you will use 2 pairs of needle nose pliers and stretch the spring until you can hook it into the loop. Again, these are very hard to install onto the unit. If you have a friend to help, it does make the job easier with 2 people.

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