Kenmore Front-Load Washer Door Gasket Replaced in Trinity: Black With Mold, Swapped for a New Seal
- Symptom
- The rubber door gasket on the washer had turned black.
- Cause
- Dirt and buildup in the gasket folds, which is common on front-load washers.
- Fix
- Replaced the door gasket.
The new owners of this house in Trinity bought it with a Kenmore front-load washer, model 796.41262.610. The rubber gasket around the door had turned black, so they decided to have it replaced.
What the gasket looked like
When we pulled the gasket back, the inside fold was coated in dark buildup, and the metal channel behind it was stained.
The replacement
We took the front panel off the washer to get at the gasket.
Here’s the new gasket in its bag next to the old one.
We put in the new gasket and put the washer back together. It’s all done, and it looks like new.
If the door seal on your washer is getting black, our washer repair service covers Trinity, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs and nearby.
FAQ
Why is the rubber seal on my front-load washer black?
Moisture and detergent residue collect in the folds of the door gasket, and over time it turns dark. On this Kenmore the buildup had also worked into the channel behind the seal.
Can a dirty door gasket be replaced?
Yes. We take the front of the washer off, replace the rubber gasket with a new one, and put it back together. We did that here for new homeowners who didn't like the look of the old one.