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Catherine Tompkins Posted on Mar 31, 2014

Leaking water Water is leaking out on the floor. It is not coming from the drain hose as I have replaced it and the problem still exists.

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If the hose is ok and you need to check if the leaking coming from the seal of the rotating shaft you can check when you remove the cover behind the machine if it is ok check the rubber seal of the front door

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 24, 2007

SOURCE: Drain hose leak

Hi Krazytech here, You will have to remove the cabinet to get to the pump end of the drain hose. First you must remove the top insert a putty knife to open the top lift up then remove screws that hold on the top then remove the screws that hold on the bottom. then you can get to the pump I alway replace the factory spring clamps with a screw hose clamp they are much better.. let me know

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Gerald Griffin

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  • Posted on Nov 16, 2007

SOURCE: Washer leaking water from bottom

Probably a main tub seal, big job!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 20, 2008

SOURCE: maytag neptune mah5500bww leaking water

Here is the solution I found that worked for me, there is a small drain hole at the bottom of the boot that is connected to a drain hose. Remove the hose and clean out to make sure that it has not become plagged. replace hose and reattach boot. Mine stoped leaking imediately.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 12, 2009

SOURCE: Washer leaking water from bottom

You may want to check the seal at the bottom of the agitator, there is a o-ring that keeps the water in the drum from leaking through the agitator as it spins. This is a cheap seal and will wear over a period of time from exposure to bleach and detergent. You need to take the agitator apart and remove it from the drum and you should see this seal at the base of the agitator were it meets the drum.

Replace the seal and reassemble, take the metal casing off the washer and fill the drum with a little water, wait, and see if the water is leaking under the drum. If no leak, try to reassemble and run the washer. If is still leaks then check http://www.applianceaid.com/genew.html

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 05, 2010

SOURCE: Water leaks when washer is filling up

The hoses are locted in the back do not open the top you may need to just replace the hoses,check intake selenoid

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  • Step 6 Use hose clamp pliers to remove any corroded spring clamps and replace them with new ones. Make sure the hose is still intact underneath the old clamp. If not, remove the internal hose and take it to an appliance repair center to find the correct replacement part
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