LG Washer Leaking Water? Door Boot Seal AAS73229402 – Fix Door Leak Fast

If your LG top-load washer is leaking water from the door area, has visible tears or cracks in the rubber seal, or has developed mold and mildew buildup that won’t clean off, the door boot seal bellows is the cause. In most LG-built top-load washers, the door boot seal forms the watertight gasket between the wash tub and the door opening — when it tears, hardens, or develops holes from age and detergent exposure, water escapes onto the floor during every wash cycle. ⚡ Common wear and failure point in LG WT7005CW and WT7060CV top-load washers. Part AAS73229402 is the genuine OEM replacement bellows that restores a watertight door seal with a direct-fit installation requiring no modification.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Your washer powers on and runs wash cycles normally
• ✔ The water inlet valve and hose connections are confirmed tight with no external leaks
• ✔ The drain pump and drain hose are confirmed clear and leak-free
• ✔ The tub and drum show no cracks or damage
• ✔ ONLY problem is water leaking from the door seal area or visible damage to the rubber bellows

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🔧 Common Symptoms

• Water leaking from the front or door area of the washer — most common customer search
• Visible tear, crack, or hole in the rubber door boot seal
• Black mold or mildew embedded in the bellows folds that won’t clean off
• Musty or mildew smell from the washer that persists after cleaning
• Water pooling on the floor in front of the washer during or after cycles
• Rubber seal pulling away from the door frame or tub opening

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this door boot seal restores a fully watertight door seal immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: AAS73229402
• Type: Washer door boot seal bellows — rubber gasket assembly sealing the tub opening to the door
• Replaces: OEM direct-fit bellows — supersedes AAS73229403 (no modification required)
• Brands: LG

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: MODERATE — 30–45 minutes. Disconnect power to the washer before beginning. Remove the door panel or access panel to expose the bellows retaining clamp at the front of the tub. Release the spring clamp using a flat-blade screwdriver, peel the old bellows off the tub lip and door frame, and seat the new bellows starting at the drain hole at the bottom. Reinstall the retaining clamp and verify the bellows is seated evenly around the full circumference before reassembling. Run a short cycle and check for leaks before declaring the repair complete — an unevenly seated bellows will leak at the low point.

💡 Pro Tip

See model hub pages for full fitment and parts diagrams: WT7005CW, WT7060CV.

✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages