Part
Bellow
Product Rating
Customer
Carrie from PA
Problem
Our Kenmore had a chunk missing out of the Bellow that flushed against the washer door, which caused a steady leak during wash cycle.
Tools
Two screwdrivers.
Repair & Advice
This repair was so easy! This stores competitor has a video that clearly demonstrates the repair, but they were 2x more expensive! I'm sure you could search other videos online. Remove the bottom front panel (screws are under the front, tilt washer, supporting front with blocks), remove top panel, remove door panel. you will unscrew the ring/clamp around the bellow. Make sure you look to see how the old bellow sets in the washer and remove. Then replace bellow. Watching the video makes it sooo much easier. Less than 30 minutes and done. The step that was the hardest was resetting the ring/clamp. Save yourself ten min of frustration and have a second person help put the ring around the bellow. Having someone hold the ring in place (with the second flat-head screwdriver as a pry bar) while you work it around, is the easiest way.
Story submitted on January 25, 2015
Part
Bellow
Product Rating
Customer
Dan from IN
Problem
Water dripping from front door.
Tools
Screw driver, pliers.
Repair & Advice
Front cover and top have to come off...not difficult.
Story submitted on September 8, 2015
Part
Bellow
Product Rating
Customer
Jonathon from CA
Problem
Washer leak at the door
Tools
Phillips Screwdriver, #20 Torx bit, curved jaw channel locks, small nose vice grips
Repair & Advice
I had just replaced the pump and noticed that the door was leaking on our Whirlpool Duet Washer. There were several Youtube videos on how to do this and thought it looked easy enough. PartsDr Billows was reasonably priced by comparisons online. It arrived in a couple of days and looked great - an exact match with a couple of improvements by adding tabs at the top and bottom. Top is clearly marked. Drain holes are at the bottoms and it would be possible to miss this if not careful.
The task is easy enough even of a first time DIYer if you check videos and have some confidence and experience with tools and fixing other stuff. Maybe 6 or eight screws and 2 clamps. A couple of points that I made sure to do. 1) Clean everything before reassembly. 2) Careful removing the control panel assembly and locking tabs especially one on the right side (check video). 3) Note carefully positions of the bellows rear screw clamp and front spring clamp when disassembling and replace in the same positions. 4) Make sure the bellows is seated into the channels and after attaching with the clamp to inside assembly and give it several tugs to make sure it's on there securely. Don't be gentle; the washer isn't when it's running and now is the time to find out. 5) Putting the spring clamp back on is not as bad as you'd think. I used a 2" spring clamp at the top as a third hand which kept it in place freeing me up to stretch and guide the spring with one hand; the other stretching the spring over the lip with a pair of long nosed vice grips. It went right on. A little obvious care needs to be taken with tools not to mar or tear the bellows. Total task a leasurely 30-40 minutes max including cleanup. A prep of maybe 30 minutes online with video and parts ordering.
Story submitted on October 11, 2017