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Replacing your Kenmore Washer Washer Door Bellow
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This part fixes the following symptoms:
Leaking | Marks left on clothes
This part works with the following products:
Washer.
This part works with the following products:
Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid.
Part# WP8182119 replaces these:
AP6011758, 8182119, W10003800, WP8182119VP
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Joseph W - July 21, 2023
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Easy installation.
Worked exactly like the original manufacturer part. Will definitely use your products again.
Dairy Queen B - April 23, 2023
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Great fit , proper part...
Door bellow was proper fit , correct for our whirlpool washer . a little on the expensive side , but service was great , good shipping . Would purchase parts again , great at answering any questions .
Philip P - January 16, 2023
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Easy repair
With the instructions and video tutorial partselect made the installation very easy to understand.
Bob C - September 7, 2022
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Accurate washer replacement door baffle
Easy to use website, great video, quick order & delivery time, appears to be a quality made part, pleased to have saved having to hire an installer - Thank You! Will recommend you!
Andrew K - August 16, 2022
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Easy install but door does not close easily
Video was good and install very easy. Washer euns and no leaks. But when we try to close washer door now it does not close like it did before. We need to hold door until machine locks.
Steve R - April 27, 2022
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Fits
A Little overpriced in my opinion but is of quality and fits.
Beth R - April 16, 2022
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washer door bellow for Kenmore Elite front loading washer
It fit great, was the perfect size and with the instructions from the video was quite easy to do. Fast delivery ( about 4 days)
Jonathan P - October 3, 2020
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Easy repair
The part was in great condition and arrived fast.
Stephanie A - April 4, 2020
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Complicated to install
Had to install it twice. The first time it leaked. Was difficult to install but working good now.
Anthony F - October 15, 2019
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easy repair
Part fit perfectly and was easy to install
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Bellows were moldy, needed to replace
The first step is to remove the retainer ring that holds the outside of the bellow in place.
To do this, Open the washer door as far as you can to get it out of the way. look underneath of the front of the bellow on the outside of the washer where it meets the door. Put your head almost on the floor and look up.
You will find a spring streached about 3" connected to a small diameter wire (1mm.) that runs all the way around the outside portion of the bellow.
Use a small screwdriver or other to pull and pry the spring away from the rubber bellow. Be careful not to damage the spring or ring. Once you have grip on it, pull it carefully toward you then up and off of the bellow.
The front portion of the bellow is now free and can be peeled off. Start at any point and pull the rubber bellow in toward the opening of the washer, it comes off easily.
When you get to the detergent outlet on the upper left side, grab the plastic tube and carefully pull the bellow from around it. There is no adhesive or clamp holding this in place, just friction. Remove the rest of the front portion of the bellow.
Push as much of the bellow into the washer as possible to get it out of the way.
Once this is off comes the slightly tricky part. Look up at the top right portion of the bellow that is still attached. You may need to feel with your hand but you should be able to see it. You are looking for the screw/nut end of a giant hose clamp. This hose clamp goes around the entire bellow and the secures it to the portion that holds the basket.
This is where the stubby screw driver comes in handy. There is not nearly enough room for a standard one and a nut driver or wratchet are too big. The nut will be pointing down and will need to be replaced the same way.
Loosen the hose clamp almost all of the way, not necessary to have the hose clamp come completely apart.
You can now remove the entire hose clamp from around the bellow by pulling it forward.
You will need to remove the hose clamp from the washer. To do this, squeeze it in from the sides about 6", don't kink it. Push it down toward the floor between the basket and the metal front panel. You will now be able to remove it from the top of the opening and be able to pull the bottom portion out.
Pull the old bellow completely out, very easy to do.
Time to install the new bellow. Figure out which side goes in and which faces out. The big hint is that the water inlet is on the upper left side.
You will notice at the top of the bellow on the portion that goes inside of the washer, you will find a small triangular shaped tab about 1/4" high. This is your centering mark. This will be at the very top. If you keep this at the top, everything will line up perfectly.
Slip the bellow over the edge of the portion that holds the basket where you removed the old one. I started at the top and worked left so I could install the detergent inlet tube. Pull this through the bellow carefully. It doesn't take a lot of force.
As you are pressing the bellow on this lip, you will notice that there is a 1/2" high back stop all of the way around. This is great because as you press it on, there is a positive stop and you can't go further than necessary. Continue to press it in all of the way around.
Now it is time to install the Hose clamp. Un bend anything that might have bent on the clamp. With the nut at the top or top right with the nut facing down to the floor while holding it vertically, squish it slightly inward, put the bottom portion in first then the top portion. Orient is as it was when you took it off. Slide it around the bellow. You will feel a positive stop.
Grab the stubby screwdriver and tighten down the hose clamp. I did about a medium force when tightening. It doesn't take a lot of force.
Now it is time to pull the remaining part of the bellow out of the basket and fit it into place. Press it around the outside portion of the opening so it hooks over the lip. This w
To do this, Open the washer door as far as you can to get it out of the way. look underneath of the front of the bellow on the outside of the washer where it meets the door. Put your head almost on the floor and look up.
You will find a spring streached about 3" connected to a small diameter wire (1mm.) that runs all the way around the outside portion of the bellow.
Use a small screwdriver or other to pull and pry the spring away from the rubber bellow. Be careful not to damage the spring or ring. Once you have grip on it, pull it carefully toward you then up and off of the bellow.
The front portion of the bellow is now free and can be peeled off. Start at any point and pull the rubber bellow in toward the opening of the washer, it comes off easily.
When you get to the detergent outlet on the upper left side, grab the plastic tube and carefully pull the bellow from around it. There is no adhesive or clamp holding this in place, just friction. Remove the rest of the front portion of the bellow.
Push as much of the bellow into the washer as possible to get it out of the way.
Once this is off comes the slightly tricky part. Look up at the top right portion of the bellow that is still attached. You may need to feel with your hand but you should be able to see it. You are looking for the screw/nut end of a giant hose clamp. This hose clamp goes around the entire bellow and the secures it to the portion that holds the basket.
This is where the stubby screw driver comes in handy. There is not nearly enough room for a standard one and a nut driver or wratchet are too big. The nut will be pointing down and will need to be replaced the same way.
Loosen the hose clamp almost all of the way, not necessary to have the hose clamp come completely apart.
You can now remove the entire hose clamp from around the bellow by pulling it forward.
You will need to remove the hose clamp from the washer. To do this, squeeze it in from the sides about 6", don't kink it. Push it down toward the floor between the basket and the metal front panel. You will now be able to remove it from the top of the opening and be able to pull the bottom portion out.
Pull the old bellow completely out, very easy to do.
Time to install the new bellow. Figure out which side goes in and which faces out. The big hint is that the water inlet is on the upper left side.
You will notice at the top of the bellow on the portion that goes inside of the washer, you will find a small triangular shaped tab about 1/4" high. This is your centering mark. This will be at the very top. If you keep this at the top, everything will line up perfectly.
Slip the bellow over the edge of the portion that holds the basket where you removed the old one. I started at the top and worked left so I could install the detergent inlet tube. Pull this through the bellow carefully. It doesn't take a lot of force.
As you are pressing the bellow on this lip, you will notice that there is a 1/2" high back stop all of the way around. This is great because as you press it on, there is a positive stop and you can't go further than necessary. Continue to press it in all of the way around.
Now it is time to install the Hose clamp. Un bend anything that might have bent on the clamp. With the nut at the top or top right with the nut facing down to the floor while holding it vertically, squish it slightly inward, put the bottom portion in first then the top portion. Orient is as it was when you took it off. Slide it around the bellow. You will feel a positive stop.
Grab the stubby screwdriver and tighten down the hose clamp. I did about a medium force when tightening. It doesn't take a lot of force.
Now it is time to pull the remaining part of the bellow out of the basket and fit it into place. Press it around the outside portion of the opening so it hooks over the lip. This w
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Franck from Annandale, VA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Clothing ripped my bellow.
I removed the outer tub clamp using two needle-nosed pliers. Then I folded the bellow back and removed the bellow from the dispensing outlet. I then losened the bellow clamp using a screw driver. It was on there very securely. Then I had my daughter with her smaller hands finish untightening the screw enough to release the bellows from the machine. Then the bellow and clamp were taken out of the machine carefully, not scratching anything and noting orientation for new bellow. I cleaned the machine surfaces. Next, lining up the top notch on the bellow, it was worked into the groove around the entire inner basket. The bellow also had to have the hole covering placed over the dispensing outlet. This was the most time consuming. Just to make certain that it was positioned correctly took 20 minutes. I then put the bellow clamp back on and tightened it to the very tight positioned it was in prior to being removed. My daughter returned to help with the smaller bellow clamp that goes to the front of the machine. I needed help keeping one side of the clamp in placed while the other side was stretched out again to go onto the bellow. Then the machine was leveled top to back, side to side, leg nuts tightened. Works quieter than ever.
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Lydia from Cincinnati, OH
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
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Leak at bottom of door
Removed bellow clamp (used screwdriver to pry clamp open). Removed Bellow to Outer Tub Clamp with socket set. Removed Bellow. I had purchased new clamps as I didn't know condition of the old clamps. The Bellow to Outer Tub Clamp was in good condition, appeared to have an anodized finish - was not corroded and the tightening screw pointed forward where as the new clamp appeared to be galvanized and the tightening screw paralled the clamp. I assumed the new orientation of the tightening screw was to make it easier to tighten with a screwdriver, but space is limited and I had good success removing the old clamp with a socket set so I elected to reuse the old clamp. Plus, I liked the finish of the old clamp better - it had zero corrosion on it after several years, almost a decade, of use.
Reinstalling the bellow was the hardest part of the repair - it is just tedious and patience is required - I took a couple of breaks seating the Bellow to the outer tub. There was a tab on the Bellow which went to the top to insure the Bellow was properly aligned. After I seated the bead of the Bellow all the way around, I slipped the Bellow to Outer Tub Clamp over the Bellow and tightened it down - continually checking the seating of the Bellow. I then put the Bellow over the water inlet tube and seated the outer portion of the Bellow. I needed additional hands to help hold the outer clamp in place - my wife helped - and I used pliers and plastic pry wedges from a tire patch repair kit to pull it open and slip it over the Bellow - I didn't want to use screwdrives as I was afraid I would damage the Bellow.
Reinstalling the bellow was the hardest part of the repair - it is just tedious and patience is required - I took a couple of breaks seating the Bellow to the outer tub. There was a tab on the Bellow which went to the top to insure the Bellow was properly aligned. After I seated the bead of the Bellow all the way around, I slipped the Bellow to Outer Tub Clamp over the Bellow and tightened it down - continually checking the seating of the Bellow. I then put the Bellow over the water inlet tube and seated the outer portion of the Bellow. I needed additional hands to help hold the outer clamp in place - my wife helped - and I used pliers and plastic pry wedges from a tire patch repair kit to pull it open and slip it over the Bellow - I didn't want to use screwdrives as I was afraid I would damage the Bellow.
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Russell from Wichita, KS
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Front Seal Leaked
1st I removed the front retaining ring. You do need to get down near the ground to see the retaining ring. I used two pairs of needle nosed pliers to pull the ring apart (which has a spring in the middle) and then removed the ring.
Then I pushed the bellows into the washing machine drum, pulled the water inlet valve from the bellows, and used a short flat blade screwdriver to remove the retaining band (upper right of the bellows) After doing this it was a simple matter to remove the whole unit.
I did find it was easier to remove the washing machine door.
The installation was a simple matter of reversing the above. I had no problems with this repair. I would STRONGLY suggest, unless you are one of those gifted 3 handed people, getting an assistant to push the outer retaining ring into place as you separate the spring.
Simple, easy repair.
Then I pushed the bellows into the washing machine drum, pulled the water inlet valve from the bellows, and used a short flat blade screwdriver to remove the retaining band (upper right of the bellows) After doing this it was a simple matter to remove the whole unit.
I did find it was easier to remove the washing machine door.
The installation was a simple matter of reversing the above. I had no problems with this repair. I would STRONGLY suggest, unless you are one of those gifted 3 handed people, getting an assistant to push the outer retaining ring into place as you separate the spring.
Simple, easy repair.
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Charles from Gonzales, CA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
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Torn bellow. Water leaking
I found a you tube video with step by step instructions. Very easy to follow. Repair would have been quicker had my kids not been at home. I had to have my boyfriend help me put on the outer bellow spring clamp, as I was not strong enough. Washer works great.
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krista from scotts valley, CA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:More than 2 hours
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Kenmore Bellow between door and washer tub ripped
I followed the repair blog by the poster most liked...
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Jerome from Albquerque, NM
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Door leaked water
First step was to remove old bellow. I opened the door there is a small wire with a spring attach that holds the outside of the bellow to thw washer. Then removed it from the water inlet, then took a short straight scewdriver to remove the gaint hose clamp holding it to the drum. Installed the new part. When putting hose clamp back on I removed the top of the washer by removing the three screws in the back then I flipped the hose clamp so I could use a long screwdiver from the top side.This will give you alot more room. Hope this helps
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Tom from Spirit Lake, IA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Front seal leaked
It was so easy my wife replaced the part.
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Ramon from Houston, TX
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
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Leaked water
simple repair. After reading other reviews my husband was confident he too could do the repair. He was right, we were so very glad not to have had to call for service.
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Valerie from Huxley, IA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
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Old bellow pulled loose and torn
Was able to remove old bellow without dis-assembly. Replacement required removing the front of the machine for access. Once the front was off, the bellow was simple to replace. Biggest difficulty is getting the top mark on the bellow lined up. It has a tendency to slip out of position while you are working the back of the bellow over the retaining lip and it is not possible to rotate the bellow after it is installed. Fortunately, the tube from the detergent tray can be rotated slightly to allow for a small amount of error. Replacing the front retaining wire and spring required three hands at one point, but was otherwise not a problem. Fortunately removal and replacement of the front of the machine is pretty straight forward. I needed to disconnect wires to set the front out of the way, but it is impossible to plug them back in incorrectly.
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RICHARD from Portland, OR
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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December 7, 2019
I want to replace the door bellow. I found the replacement part online. My question is this replacement can be done by ourselves or need a professional technician? If do need a professional technician, i am in chino hills area, could please find me a service contract information?
For model number WFW9200SQ02
Hello E and thanks for writing.
For your convenience, we have attached the link to our video with repair instruction. We would suggest to watch it and then decide if you can do the repair yourself. We hope this helps. Good luck with your repair. For service contract information please call Electrolux US Transfer 877-435-3287 We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime.
https://www.partselect.com/PS11744957-Whirlpool-WP8182119-Washer-Door-Bellow.htm
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Keith
November 29, 2017
I installed a new bellow and the washer does not spin. The water fills and drains but the drum does not agitate. Do you have any suggestions?
For model number MFW9700SB1
Hello Keith,
Thanks for your question. Inspect the drive belt for any signs of damage and replace it it if is showing damage. You may also want to test your control board to see if any components in it have burned or are not working. Check the drive pulley to see if it is damaged. Lastly, the drive motor could be at fault, though that is rarely the case.
I hope this helps.
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Jerry
December 25, 2017
I have a Kenmore washer with the above model number. Despite multiple automatic cleanings and cycles with no detergent, we keep getting error code sud or f35 when starting any wash or cleaning cycle. If you try enough times it eventually starts the selected cycle. Any ideas on what we should do or part(s) we should replace?
For model number 110.47789701
Hi Jerry, Thank you for the question. You will first need to make sure the proper detergent is being used. It will take a fair bit of just water loads to clean the suds. If you use a cup of vinegar in the water it can help.You may need to rinse out the Water Level Pressure Switch tube to make sure it is clear.If everything is clear, the Water Level Pressure Switch, PartSelect Number PS11754448 will need to be replaced. Hope this helps!
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Dennis
March 18, 2019
Water comes out front door, not on every load, water has also gotten into front door, not a lot but in the bottom of the of the clear plastic, will the seal fix my problem
For model number 11047781701
Hello Dennis, thank you for contacting us. Yes, the Bellow part PS11744957 may fix this problem. There are also Bellow Clamps that could be creating the issue, parts PS11744959 and PS11765855. We hope this helps.
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Juan
February 17, 2020
Get a fh error code, noticed the boot seal is ripped... could this be the cause for the error code? thank you
For model number Kenmore 110.45081404
Hello Juan, thank you for your question. The FH error code on your Kenmore Elite washing machine is an indicator that there is a problem with incoming water. When there is little water coming into the machine, the FH code will appear and the washer will stop. We would recommend unplugging the unit and plugging it back in to reset it. If the error continues you will want to test/replace the water valve, pressure switch and check to be sure the dispenser drawer and all related tubes are clean and clear of clogs. It would also be a good idea to replace the door seal as it is cracked and will leak. However, the seal is not the cause of this error code. I hope this helps.
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Donny
January 3, 2020
Do you have a video on how to install a bellow on this particular model. It’s different thank the video attached. Thanks! Wfw9400sw03
For model number WFW9400SW03
Hi Donny, sadly we do not. The procedure should generally be the same however you can contact the manufacturer directly to see if they have more specific information. Thank you for your question and good luck with your repair!
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Sanford
May 27, 2019
Front load washer in the machine the rubber door seal has an oval opening with some part inside which leaks once cycle is finished...?....help
For model number MFW9700SQ0
Hello Sanford, thank you for your question. We would recommend checking the dispenser to tub hose, which runs from the dispenser to this part. Check the dispenser as well to be sure all the water is out of that area when a load is done. If the water is accumulating and leaking down into the bellow that could be a result of another issue. I hope this helps!
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Regina
July 15, 2019
Does this bellow fit this Kenmore model? Thanks
For model number 79640272900
Hi Regina,
Thank you for your question. No, this would not be the correct bellow for your washer. The part number listed under your model number for the bellow is PS3524977. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Blain
September 2, 2019
There is a white nylon ring inside the bellows. Looks like maybe on the inner tub. It is rubbing something and shredding off and onto clothes. Can't tell exactly what it is.
For model number Kenmore Elite front loader
Hello Blain, thank you for writing. We would be happy to look into this, but we will need the model number for your machine to do so. We look forward to hearing back from you!
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Tanya
September 17, 2019
Hi, I have a few questions before I buy: you say it doesn’t come with clamps, but is there any reason why I can’t use the existing clamps in there? For my washer number Maytag model# mfw9700sb0 is this the original Maytag made seal? I can’t seem to find a Maytag one on your website but maybe I missed it. If you don’t have the Maytag one are you 100% sure this one works with it?
Hello Tanya, Thank you for contacting us. I have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is PartSelect Number PS11744957. This is the original OEM part. Whirlpool owns Maytag so there brand will be listed. The original clamps can be reused with the new bellow as long as they are not damaged or worn. Hope this helps!
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