Samsung Washer Door Boot Replaced in San Jose
A Samsung WF42H5000AW/A2 front-load washer in San Jose with a deteriorated door gasket. I removed the front panel and installed replacement boot DC97-18094B.
Repair at a glance
| City | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|
| Appliance | Front-load washer |
| Category | Major Brands |
| Brand & model | Samsung WF42H5000AW/A2 front-load washer |
| Repair date | |
| Customer complaint | The washer door boot had dark buildup and deterioration in its folds. The rubber gasket was removed and replaced. |
| Diagnosis | The old door boot was worn and contaminated through the folds. Replacement boot DC97-18094B was ordered for the washer. |
| Repair cost | $338 (parts and labor) |
| Warranty | 6 months on parts and labor |
| Outcome | Repaired |
Removing the old door boot
The damage was visible along the lower folds of the gasket. I opened the washer cabinet and removed the front panel so the inner and outer retaining points of the boot could be reached.
The old gasket was peeled away from the tub and front opening. The photos show the removed boot and the dark buildup along its inner surface.
Fitting the replacement gasket
I positioned replacement boot DC97-18094B around the tub lip, checked that it was seated evenly and refitted the front of the washer.
The final close-up shows the new gasket sitting against the drum opening. The invoice total was $338, with a 6-month warranty on parts and labor.
Photos from this repair
The Samsung washer before the door boot replacement. 
The old door boot after removal. 
Front panel and retaining parts removed for access. 
The replacement boot fitted around the drum opening. 
Buildup and deterioration in the old gasket folds.
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