Whirlpool Corporation Front-load washer door boot seal (door bellow) WPW10381562

Genuine OEM front-load washer door boot/bellow seal that forms the watertight seal between the washer door and wash tub, helping prevent leaks.

A torn, punctured, distorted or poorly seated bellow may contribute to water leaking from the front, visible seal damage, persistent residue, musty odours or difficulty closing the door securely. Similar symptoms can also result from a loose retaining clamp, damaged dispenser hose, drain hose, door-alignment problem, foreign object trapped in the seal, or excessive detergent causing oversudsing.

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Common Symptoms

• Water leaking from the front of the washer during or after a cycle
• Visible tears, punctures or cracks in the rubber door seal
• Distorted or collapsed sealing lip that no longer contacts the door glass evenly
• Persistent mould, residue or musty odour that cannot be cleaned from the seal
• Door feels loose or does not close securely against the bellow
• Water pooling inside the door seal fold after cycles

Check Before Replacing

• Inspect the inner and outer retaining clamps — a loose or broken clamp allows the bellow to pull away from the tub or cabinet without the seal itself being damaged
• Check the detergent-dispenser hose and drain hose connections for leaks that may appear to originate at the door
• Verify door hinge alignment and glass condition — a misaligned door can prevent the bellow from seating correctly
• Check for foreign objects (coins, underwire, debris) trapped in the seal fold — these cause tears and leaks without the bellow itself failing

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Part Details

Installation Notes

1. Disconnect electrical power and shut off the water supply before servicing.
2. Photograph the existing bellow position, drain-hole orientation, and both retaining clamp positions before removal.
3. Position the drain or weep openings at the bottom exactly as designed — incorrect orientation causes water to pool inside the seal.
4. Seat the inner retaining clamp first, then the outer spring clamp — verify both are fully seated around the entire circumference.
5. Run a short monitored cycle and inspect the complete seal perimeter for leaks before returning the washer to normal use.

Use a qualified technician when diagnosis or installation is outside your experience. Replacing a damaged or contaminated seal may reduce odours when the washer and drainage system are also properly cleaned.

Verified Compatible Models

WFW9050XW00, WFW9050XW01, WFW9050XW02, WFW9050XW03, WFW9150WW00, WFW9150WW01, WFW9150WW02, WFW9151YW00, WFW9250WL00, WFW9250WL01, WFW9250WL02, WFW9250WR00, WFW9250WR01, WFW9250WR02, WFW9250WW00

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