<!-- from fixya rte -->How to remove seal ge front loading washer - GE WSXH208A Front Load Washer

A leak coming from the front of a front-load washer is often caused by a damaged or dirty door seal. If the door seal is cracked or loose, it will need to be replaced in order to restore a watertight seal. Always ensure all clothes pockets are empty prior to washing, as objects left in pockets can damage the door seal.

Hello,

This article shows step by step photo instructions on how to replace the door boot seal of a common GE brand front load washing machine.

The washing machine in this example is the GE and the door boot seal
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• Phillips head screw driver
• small socket wrench
• 7mm socket
• replacement door boot seal
• lots and lots of patience

1. 
   remove dispenser Unplug washing machine and remove dispenser.
   
2. Remove lower front cover by removing 3 screws holding it on bottom. Remove lower front cover by removing 3 screws holding it on bottom.
   
3. Remove screws connecting top control panel to front of washer. Remove screws connecting top control panel to front of washer.
   
4. Completely remove control panel from front panel. Remove 3 screws holding top panel on back of machine and slide cover back approximately 1 inch and lift off.
   Completely remove control panel from front panel.
   
5. Use bungie cord to tie back control panel. Use bungie cord to tie back control panel.
   
6. 
   'Pop' off the tension spring being careful not to bend or break it. Feel for the tension spring which tightens the door boot seal onto the front panel.
   'Pop' off the tension spring being careful not to bend or break it.
   
7. pull the right-hand side of the seal tight to reveal the inner tension ring holding the seal onto the inner part of the washer. With tension spring removed, pull door boot seal away from front panel.
   On GE models, pull the right-hand side of the seal tight to reveal the inner tension ring holding the seal onto the inner part of the washer.
   
8. remove inner tension ring IMPORTANT: Use a short stem philips head (such as a Husky No. 2 x 1-1/2 In. Phillips Screwdriver) to loosen the inner tension ring via its clamp screw.
   NOTE: you may have to remove the front panel to gain access to the tension ring. If that is the case, remove the front panel by removing the screws positioned at each corner (four screws total). On some models you may have to first remove a lower-front panel to gain access to the bottom two screws of the main front panel.

Hello,

This article shows step by step photo instructions on how to replace the door boot seal of a common GE brand front load washing machine.

The washing machine in this example is the GE and the door boot seal
j

• Phillips head screw driver
• small socket wrench
• 7mm socket
• replacement door boot seal
• lots and lots of patience

1. 
   remove dispenser Unplug washing machine and remove dispenser.
   
2. Remove lower front cover by removing 3 screws holding it on bottom. Remove lower front cover by removing 3 screws holding it on bottom.
   
3. Remove screws connecting top control panel to front of washer. Remove screws connecting top control panel to front of washer.
   
4. Completely remove control panel from front panel. Remove 3 screws holding top panel on back of machine and slide cover back approximately 1 inch and lift off.
   Completely remove control panel from front panel.
   
5. Use bungie cord to tie back control panel. Use bungie cord to tie back control panel.
   
6. 
   'Pop' off the tension spring being careful not to bend or break it. Feel for the tension spring which tightens the door boot seal onto the front panel.
   'Pop' off the tension spring being careful not to bend or break it.
   
7. pull the right-hand side of the seal tight to reveal the inner tension ring holding the seal onto the inner part of the washer. With tension spring removed, pull door boot seal away from front panel.
   On GE models, pull the right-hand side of the seal tight to reveal the inner tension ring holding the seal onto the inner part of the washer.
   
8. remove inner tension ring IMPORTANT: Use a short stem philips head (such as a Husky No. 2 x 1-1/2 In. Phillips Screwdriver) to loosen the inner tension ring via its clamp screw.
   NOTE: you may have to remove the front panel to gain access to the tension ring. If that is the case, remove the front panel by removing the screws positioned at each corner (four screws total). On some models you may have to first remove a lower-front panel to gain access to the bottom two screws of the main front panel.
   

Yes it could be the door lock not pulling the door in enough to make the seal. Solution... Remove covers and with door pressed in hard, ( You may need help ), adjust the lock mechanism to make seal. Put lock-tite on the threads after it works for you. This will prevent the shaking of the washer from losening of the nuts again.

The GE front load washer Front seal does have a common problem withe the front seal getting riped. Open the door and inspect the bottom half, you might find the hole. if not you will half to remove the bottom access area and locate the leak.

I take off the top cover unplug machine 1st ..Safety...Then take offretaining ring on inner drum /also ring on outer drum remove boot seal..Check utube video, explains in good detail...

welcome to front load machines. the seal is so good that you don't get air circulation after the cycle (like the top loaders). Solution: take your clothes out right away, wipe that water out from around the seal and most important leave the door open when not in use

You should have one. Get down low, and look at the kickplate. You should see screws just below the main front panel of the machine.
best regards, --W/D--

How do I replace the door gasket on my front load GE washer

I Talked with a retail appliance sale's person about two weeks ago because I had the same problem. Buy a can of country time lemonaide and put three scoops into the drum and run it through a regular wash cycle. This removes the odor. Also around the rubber door seal you can pull the rubber back from the drum side and wipe around the seal with lemon juice due to water and detergent being trapped in the seal. Once every month should do the job. It works for me.