LG & Kenmore Front Load Washer Door Boot Seal Parts — Models & Compatibility

If you're finding puddles under your LG or Kenmore front-load washer, or noticing mysterious black marks on your clean clothes, the door boot seal is likely your culprit. This rubber gasket—officially MDS47123602—fits over 100 LG and Kenmore Elite models from 2009 through 2016, making it one of the most common replacement parts for these machines.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

This boot seal is compatible with LG WM-series washers (WM2601, WM2701, WM3050, WM3150, WM3170, WM3250, WM3370, WM3570, WM3670) and corresponding Kenmore Elite 796-series models. To verify your exact model, open the washer door and look for the silver rating plate on the door frame—it'll show your complete model number starting with "WM" or "796." Cross-reference that with the compatibility list below to confirm fitment.

About This Replacement Door Boot Seal

The door boot seal creates the watertight barrier between your washer drum and the door glass. Over 5-8 years of constant flexing during every wash cycle, the rubber deteriorates—especially in the bottom fold where water and detergent residue collect. You'll notice leaking first, typically from the front-bottom of the machine during the wash or spin cycle. As the seal degrades further, the rough edges can snag fabrics and leave dark streaks or marks on your laundry. This OEM-equivalent replacement (also listed as MDS64237201 or MDS64237202) restores that seal and stops both issues. It's a direct fit—the spring band clamps onto the washer tub outer rim and inner door frame exactly like your original.

Compatible Model Series

This door boot works across LG's 2009-2016 front-load lineup and their Kenmore-branded counterparts. The most common applications include the WM3150HWC (white), WM3170CW (compact), WM3250HWA (4.0 cu ft), and WM3570HWA (4.5 cu ft steam models). For Kenmore owners, you'll find this on Elite models like 79640512900, 79641162410, and similar 796-prefix washers manufactured by LG during this period.

Full Model Compatibility List

Below are the confirmed compatible models for MDS47123602. If your model number isn't listed but starts with WM26xx, WM27xx, WM30xx, WM31xx, WM32xx, WM33xx, WM35xx, or WM36xx (LG), or 7964xxxx through 7965xxxx (Kenmore Elite), there's a strong chance it fits—contact us with your full model number for verification.

Installation Overview

Replacing the door boot seal requires removing the washer's front panel and door assembly to access both spring band clamps. You'll need a flathead screwdriver to release the inner and outer clamps, then carefully work the old seal free from the door frame groove and tub rim. The new seal installs in reverse—seat it into the grooves, then secure with the spring bands (inner band first, outer band second). Budget 60-90 minutes if you're methodical. The trickiest part is keeping the seal properly aligned while tensioning the spring bands—take your time on that step.

Why Choose This Replacement Part

At $91.99, this seal costs about 40% less than the LG factory part (MDS64237201) while meeting the same fit and durability specs. It's manufactured to OEM standards with the same rubber compound and spring band hardware. You're getting identical performance without the brand markup—important for a part that typically fails once per machine lifetime around year 7-9 of ownership.