Looking at GE’s Parts website, the GE part you need is WH08X10036. This is the same part I used. I do not know if the Appliance Parts # you mentioned is equivalent to this GE part or not.
GE part number WH08X10036 is APP part number AP4334050 and this is exactly the same part.
Gene.
Gene or other experts,
i have to do the same repair on a Bosch washer. I assume it is similar in that it is fastened from inside. Any idea if the repair is similar. there are no successful post for the Bosch model on this site.
Unfortunately there is not much online technical information available for Bosch appliances, especially for washers and dryers.
Gene.
i actually figured it out and posted on a thread that can be found if you search - Bosch Front Loading Washers and then look for the one about repairing the gasket/boot.
OK after reading all the threads concerning the gasket boot issues. The boot on 1 yr old GE front load washer had a small tear in lower front. Instead of replacing the boot I tried some waterproof silocone sealant to withstand 390 degrees I purchased from Lowes. I applied some to the underside of the boot and inside the boot. I let it set for 3-4 days. Wallah it worked,…except there is a dribble of water leaking from the lower portion of the door. The patch repair is dry and not leaking at all.
The lower frame of the washer has a spot of rust that looks like has been there for some time. Any help??
Thank you for the advice, Gene!
I have a GE Front Load Washer and I’m having trouble installing the new boot, seems like a bit of a tough task. Any hints, tips, etc.?
I’ve only done mine 1 time and it wasn’t too bad. Make sure on the tub side of the boot that you pick the right groove. For a minute I thought the boot was a bit too big then I discovered that it wasn’t in the right groove. I didn’t have it on the tub far enough. Hope this makes sense. Boot has drain holes in it so they need to be on the bottom. What are you having trouble with or are you just getting info beforehand? thanks and glad to help, Rev
Thanks ksisco, this worked out great. Having such a hardtime putting the seal on I took off the TOP, CONTROL PANEL, FRONT and the BOTTOM and since you have removed the front BOTTOM cover go ahead and clean out the “CLEAN PUMP FILTER”. Search youtube for “Front Load Washer Troubleshooting - Clean Pump Filter” video.
GE Model: WCVH6260FWW
Hello everyone,
I’m new to the forum and share the same problem. My ge model uses this same gasket. My mother noticed some water on the floor so I investigated. It had been dripping for a while by the looks of all the rust.
The boot gasket doesn’t appear to have any rips/tears. The drain holes at the bottom of the gasket had lint and other debris in them. I removed the gasket to clean it all out. There was also a little lint in the holes of the tub that the gasket connects to. Cleaned all that.
Here’s my question. Since I can’t find a rip in the gasket, is it possible for water to leak out if the drain holes are clogged? I’m thinking the outer clamp wasn’t tight enough perhaps? The water leak was at the center of the machine. The water would dribble down the concrete piece below the gasket and behind the lower trim panel, rusting all the metal.
Can I reuse that gasket?
I totally agree with ksisco.. I just dismantled my machine in the garage and after looking at it, i will save myself some pain by removing the front and also maybe the concrete counter-weight… I am ordering my boot and will be installing it soon.
I actually reused my gasket because it wasn’t the problem. After further inspection, I discovered the water inlet pipe had a crack in the bottom of it, where it connects to the soap dispenser. With the boot still off, I plugged the other end of the pipe with a bag and rubberband. Poured a little water in and it dripped out the crack, ran along the counterweight and onto the lower panel.
Ordered a new pipe and seal, sanded the rust spots away and painted the bare metal. Reassembled and it’s ready to go. The water inlet pipe was backordered for a while. I wonder if this happens a lot?
Thanks to the forum for the descriptive instructions. And it’s a lot faster to remove the counterweight. Just have pieces of tape for the nuts when you re-assemble.
This repair is easy, if a bit annoying. It took me about 1.5 hours. Taking everything apart was simple. Installing the boot itself had 3 annoying steps figuring out how to get the boot onto the drum, figuring out how to get the little spray thing into the hole, and stretching the spring-loaded clamp onto the boot.
Anyone with a bit of strength, a rudimentary mechanical sense, and the right tools, can do this without any problem. I removed the lower concrete counterbalance for access to the inner clamp.
Guys - Using this forum, i was able to buy the part from this site and install it in a couple hours and i thank you a tremendous amount.
I’m a first timer, takign the boot seal off was easy, getting it back on was the challenge for me. It took me 2 times, but i eventually got it. I’d recommend taking pictures of how the boot seal is currently on before you take it off.
I have a GE Front Load Washer that the Rubber Gasket was ripped and had a hole. Thus it leaked, I was going to order a replacement Part. $125-$165 and 2-3hrs of dismantle/replace/etc. etc.etc. Easy fix…PVC Rubber Cement…I applied several applications let dry re-applied, let dry did this three days…I’ve been washing clothes now for a month straight and no leaks!!! I will re-apply once a week and let dry for a couple of days…$5.99 or $125? Called a appliance repair man and he wanted $80 plus the part…Hmmmmmm no thanks! Just a heads up for those with patience and to think out of the box.