Whirlpool Washer Gasket Covered in Mold: Door Boot Replaced in San Francisco
A Whirlpool 7MWFW75HEFW0 washer in San Francisco with mold along the door gasket. I removed the front panel and replaced the boot with OEM part W11106747.
Repair at a glance
| City | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|
| Appliance | Front-load washer |
| Category | Major Brands |
| Brand & model | Whirlpool 7MWFW75HEFW0 front-load washer |
| Repair date | |
| Customer complaint | The tenant reported too much mildew and mold on the washer gasket. The customer asked for the door gasket to be replaced. |
| Diagnosis | Mold was visible in the folds of the door boot. The repair was replacement of the gasket rather than a separate mechanical fault diagnosis. |
| Repair cost | $459 (parts and labor) |
| Warranty | 6 months on parts and labor |
| Outcome | Repaired |
The gasket before replacement
The concern on this visit was the door gasket, not a washer that had stopped running. The customer wanted the moldy boot replaced. In the close-up photo, the dark buildup is visible along the lower folds next to the drum.
Opening the washer and changing the boot
I opened the cabinet and removed the front panel and door to reach the boot where it joins the tub. The photos show the front panel laid aside and the old rubber boot removed from the machine.
I fitted the replacement OEM boot, W11106747, between the tub opening and front panel, then reassembled the washer. The last photo shows the door and controls back in place.
Repair details
The invoice lists the OEM door boot and the replacement service, for a total of $459. The repair carries a 6-month warranty on parts and labor.
Photos from this repair
The washer before the door boot replacement. 
Mold along the folds of the old gasket. 
The replacement door boot. 
The old boot removed. 
Front panel off to reach the tub and boot. 
The hoses behind the washer. 
Front panel and door removed for access. 
The washer reassembled.
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