HI,
Your washer can develop several types of leaks. You can track down a leak based on when it occurs:
During fill only
If the washer leaks only during the fill cycle, check these:
- Air-gap
device -The air gap is a small device found on most washers that
prevents the wash water from being siphoned into the household water
supply. It's located either mid-way along or at the end of the black
rubber hose that comes from the water-inlet valve. Often it's made of
translucent plastic. If one of the air-gap components deforms or
cracks, you may need to replace it.
- The tube -There's a
rubber tube that runs between the water-inlet valve and either the
air-gap or the inlet spout. If it cracks or breaks, it can cause a
leak.
- Inlet spout -Most washers have a plastic spout
near the top of the main clothes tub that directs the water into the
tub. If the spout cracks or breaks free of its mounting, it can cause a
leak.
During drain and spin only
A
washer that leaks only during the spin cycle often has a leak in the
main drain hose. Inspect the entire hose and correct any problem you
find. Alternatively, the steel or plastic outer tubs can rust, split,
or be punctured. This may be most visible during large loads and high
water levels. If this happens, you may have to replace the entire outer
tub--but that may not be an economical repair to make. Consult a
qualified appliance repair technician for further details.
All the time
If the washer leaks all the time, check these:
- Hot
and cold water fill hoses - Check the hot and cold water hoses from the
household plumbing. If either hose is leaking, tighten it or replace
it, as appropriate.
- Main tub seal - The main tub seal
is located between the transmission and the outer tub. It's the primary
water seal in the outer tub for the transmission-shaft entry point. If
this seal leaks, you can see the leak by opening up the machine's main
access panel while the machine is full of water with a small amount of
detergent in it. The leak appears at the underside of the outer tub, at
or near the center. This seal is difficult to replace. You probably
should call a qualified appliance repair technician.
- Pump
- If the pump leaks, you can probably spot the leak when the tub is
full of water. The pump has two or more black rubber or plastic hoses
attached to it and usually has a drive belt that spins the pump. If the
pump is leaking, you need to replace it.
- Outer tub -
Over time, the steel or plastic outer tubs can rust, split, or be
punctured. If this happens, you may have to replace the entire outer
tub--but that may not be an economical repair to make. Consult a
qualified appliance repair technician for further details.
Leaks from the bottom of the main shaff.
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