Maytag Neptune Front Load Washer Door Seal

Tips to prevent washer leaks.

Maytag neptune front load washer door seal.

Front load washers are especially prone to developing mold around the rubber door seal. The bearings start to sound like a jet engine at high speed spins once the grease is. Over time excessive mildew buildup on the seal can cause the bellow to leak. This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.

This item new 12002533 washer door bellow boot seal for maytag neptune models with drain port 22003070 12001772 12001876 22001978 2200307 made by seal pro new whirlpool kenmore front load washer door bellow seal 8182119 ap3597347 ah897030 ps897030 wp8182119 1 year warranty. As typical with this neptune front load washer the water seal fails to keep water from getting into the bearings. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. Water is often trapped in the rubber gasket around the door and over time this leads to the growth of mold.

I have had it about i year. The washer drains ok i read more. The only way to deal with the problem of mold on the rubber seal of front load washer is to clean it regularly using the steps below. Maytag washer door seal install front load washing machine boot bellow repair fix replace.

Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer. Inspect the gray colored seal between the door opening and the basket for soiled areas. Maytag mhw3505fwd front loading clothes washer. Double check to make sure you re using the right detergent.

Now at the end of the cycle there is water and soap suds left in the rubber boot seal for the door. The door seal also known as the bellow seal on a front loading maytag washing machine prevents water from seeping between the housing of the washing machine and the door.