Description
🧾 Description
Replace the worn or damaged gasket on your front-load washer with the OEM Part 246270 Door Boot Gasket. This gasket seals the opening between the door and tub of your washer, preventing leaks and helping maintain optimal wash performance.
⚠️ Please check with your maintenance technician prior to ordering to confirm compatibility with your washer’s model number, and verify the correct gasket style and clamps required. appliancepartspros.com+1
⚙️ Features & Benefits
Features:
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Genuine OEM part number 246270 (also listed/referenced as 00246270) for Bosch washers. appliancepartspros.com+1
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Flexible seal made for front-load washer applications—ensures proper fit and watertight function. partselect.com
Benefits:
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Prevents leaks: A new boot gasket seals the door-to-tub interface to avoid water escaping or pooling.
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Improves wash performance: Proper sealing helps maintain drum pressure and ensures efficient cleaning and spin cycles.
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OEM fit & durability: Using the correct Bosch part reduces risk of premature failure or poor fit from aftermarket substitutes.
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Cost-effective repair: Changing the gasket can resolve leaking issues without replacing the entire door assembly.
🔍 Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement Needed
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Water pooling behind or under the washer door after a cycle.
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Visible cracks, tears or deformation in the rubber boot around the door.
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A foul odor around the door area from trapped moisture due to seal failure.
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Clothes getting caught between the door and gasket or the gasket appears mis-seated.
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Leaking occurring during spin cycle when water is under pressure inside the drum.
🧩 Compatibility Notes
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This gasket is designed for select Bosch front-load washers that list part 246270 or equivalent 00246270. Amazon+1
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Always verify your washer’s model number and serial number, and check that the parts breakdown shows part 246270 or its superseding number.
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Inspect your current gasket's mounting style, clamp or spring ring, and ensure the replacement matches.
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If the door glass, hinge or latch is damaged, replacing the gasket may not fully resolve leakage—consider a technician inspection.
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Installation involves removing the door or tub front in many models—if unsure, ask a maintenance technician for assistance.