LG Washer Door Boot: Cost & When It’s Not Worth It
$220–600 total (shop) · $46–218 DIY part
Part prices $46–218 on eBay (checked 2026-11-03) · shop total from published rates ($70–130 service call, $50–125/hr) · estimates, not quotes
It depends on the machine’s age. The boot part itself is the pricey bit (listings run $46–218) — but replacing it usually beats buying a new machine while the washer is under about 8 years old. On 8–10+ year machines, compare the repair against bearing and control-board risk.
⚠️ DIY 3/5 — the hardest-access part on a front-loader. Always replace the retaining ring too; reusing a deformed clamp is the #1 cause of repeat leaks.
Your LG model number decides which boot you need.
It’s printed on a sticker inside the door rim or on the back panel — boots are NOT cross-brand interchangeable, so a Whirlpool or Samsung boot will not fit. The parts below are LG only.
It’s printed on a sticker inside the door rim or on the back panel — boots are NOT cross-brand interchangeable, so a Whirlpool or Samsung boot will not fit. The parts below are LG only.
Check first
| Cause | DIY |
|---|---|
| Tear/mold split along the boot fold | replace the boot (see cost above) |
| Retaining ring slipped out of groove | replace the retaining ring — $10–25 (verify fit) |
| Water at the BACK or bottom | it’s a hose or pump leak, not the boot — see the drain pump page |
Walkthrough
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2530k · MDS47123604 · Replace LG Front-Load Washer Door Boot Seal
Parts
LG boot assembly MDS47123604 · the OEM boot is AGM30030702 — verify both against your model plate.
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