Operating a residential front-load washing machine when the flexible rubber door seal (boot gasket) is torn, punctured, or severely cracked is strongly discouraged, as water will pour directly out of the gap during wash and rinse cycles, flooding your laundry room floor. Even a minor tear in the bottom fold of the rubber bellows allows gallons of water to escape past the door glass when the drum fills and agitates. You can troubleshoot seal damage easily by inspecting the rubber folds visually. You can verify that your machine is safe for normal operation when purchasing an exact replacement gasket, carefully installing the new rubber bellows, and securing both wire retaining clamps stops all water leakage completely.
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