Product review (5 stars): A perfect seal
First I discovered that the old seal in our Whirlpool washer had a hole in it, caused by a pen that had at some point gotten lost in the wash. Then I thought about how much it would cost to have someone come out and replace the seal, so I decided to do it myself. I ordered this seal based on a little Googling to find the right one, and it showed up a few days later.

Next came the actual replacing. I found a video on YouTube that perfectly described the process, but be warned: It DOES involve taking apart the washer. And you'll need a set of Torx screwdrivers. But it's a kind of satisfying afternoon project that takes about two hours. And the end result is a water-tight washer, and as a bonus the washer smells fresher now, too, because the old seal had gotten a little mildewed over the years.

As for the seal itself? It seems exactly the same as the one it replaced (except for the hole, of course). Good deal.