GE Boots
Hey John,
Saw this and thought I would let you know that this is such an easy fix. My 94 GE washer leaked last year about this time, it's first problem since I bought it. Jimmy walked me through the procedure, very easy!
Do the inspection/fix as follows:
1. Unplug the machine and turn water off. Move the machine away from the wall about 3 feet.
2. Carefully pop the lid clips with a thin screwdriver, then lift the top so it rests on the clips.
3. With the lid open, carefully move the splash guard off the filter flo water discharge pipe as you raise the lid.
4. With the lid up and laying back against the wall, you can now work in the tub area. Remove the agitator. On yours, you pull up on it. On later models, you have to remove a bolt, then lift it out.
5. With the agitator removed, you will see 3 12 point half inch headed bolts. I had no trouble removing them after 11 years of service. Yours is older so just apply torque evenly as you break them loose.
6. With the bolts removed, lift the inner tub out.
7. You can now access the boot and the related clamps. Depending on what took place, you may just have to reinstall the boot. If it ripped or if a clamp broke, you will have to get the parts, but rest assured, they are easy to find at a good appliance parts house.
8. Clean the sealing surface areas on the outer tub and transmission of any depsosits, etc.
9. Use silicone (I used GE clear) and place a bead around where the seal meets the transmission and outer tub.
10. Install the boot and then tighten the clamps.
11. Reinstall the inner tub, agitator and then lower the lid, again guiding the splash guard over the filter flo discharge pipe.
12. Push the top down to seat the clips.
13. Wait for the silicone to dry overnight.
14. Next day, you are ready to wash!
Total time to access the boot, probably 30 mins. Repair time at most an hour.
If you need help over the phone, give me a call.
Mike
