This is the second time I have replaced the boot in 13 years, so we get about 7 years out of one. It isn't easy to find one for this washer anymore, I ended up paying $80 for it. It was $80 3.5 years ago when I did it last time. Not sure why that one didn't last as long...
Then I cleaned out the filter at the bottom and it was GROSS! It always is. If you haven't cleaned yours in a while it is worth looking at!