There are only so many places from which a washing machine can leak. In this how-to article we cover the most common types of leaks — from the hose, pump and tub — but there may be additional problem areas specific to your brand of machine. There are two types of washing machine repair: belt drive and direct drive. If you open up the cabinet and don’t find any belts, then you’ve got a direct-drive machine. Repairs are similar for both machines, but generally easier on the direct-drive unit. The following photos are from a belt-drive washing machine. If you have a direct drive, refer to your owner’s manual or diagrams (see “Buying Parts”) for brand-specific details.
But before you do anything else, make sure the water on the floor isn’t the result of a plugged floor drain. It happens!
Locate the Source of the Leak
- Empty the washing machine, move it away from the wall and start the fill cycle.
- Look for drips around the water supply hose connection at the back of the machine while it fills with water.
- Shut off the water and replace any old, heavily corroded or rusted hoses with new ones.
- If the hoses are in good shape, replace the internal washers only.
- Note: Special no-burst hoses, regular hoses and new hose washers are available at home centers and hardware stores.
Article source here: How to Repair a Leaking Washing Machine
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