AndyBM Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 it does more work in he house than the missus does :-) anyway, thought id ask on this forum as most of you seem clever/life experienced enough (polite way to say old) our washing machine is leaking, not sure where from yet as we need to pull it out, is it likely to be a simple repair? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Could be from a variety of places. You could get it out, take the back off and try to see where it's coming from.Depends how mechanically minded you are really to decide if you can tackle it yourself. May well find that the drum seal has gone which means drum out. Or it could be from a split hose or front seal or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I had a panic last week as mine wouldn't spin and dumped a load of water on the floor. Took the back and top off, put it on, immediately spotted that there was a pipe that had popped out and was spraying water everywhere. Stuck it back in with a bit of silicone, been working perfectly again all week. Washing machines are very simple, you'll see when you take the back and top off, a drum a motor a belt and some electronics at the top plus a few rubber pipes. You should be able to see where the water is coming from. Be very careful though, there is a lot of electricity going through it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Yeah best bet is the inlet pipe has come off or the one that sends the dirty water out. If yer lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 As an old electrician im inclined to say NO...Im going to the Swansea game 27th december, so if u can wait *LOL* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Washing machines live longer with Calgon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I had a panic last week as mine wouldn't spin and dumped a load of water on the floor. Took the back and top off, put it on, immediately spotted that there was a pipe that had popped out and was spraying water everywhere. Stuck it back in with a bit of silicone, been working perfectly again all week. Washing machines are very simple, you'll see when you take the back and top off, a drum a motor a belt and some electronics at the top plus a few rubber pipes. You should be able to see where the water is coming from. Be very careful though, there is a lot of electricity going through it! My dad was killed doing exactly what you did you nutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Could be a full filter clean it ....or if you say have a whirpool ...they have the water out at the top of the machine and something could be lodged further on down ....take off the pipe big deep breath blow .....could work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 and trust someone who have a picture of Quagmire on his profile...think about the children Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted August 17, 2013 Moderator Share Posted August 17, 2013 Shouldn't you tell the missus to go to the doctor? Sounds serious! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hit it with a hammer. Or check the inlet valve, unless you can smell stale water I doubt ots your outlet. It could be just a seal on the door depending on where the water is, but hitting it with a hammer will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Split seal on the door is my bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 If its in warranty, phone the experts. I'm mechanically challenged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted August 18, 2013 Moderator Share Posted August 18, 2013 Sounds like it might be about to explode. Drag it to the bottom of the street immediately and then run as fast and as far as you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I had a panic last week as mine wouldn't spin and dumped a load of water on the floor. Took the back and top off, put it on, immediately spotted that there was a pipe that had popped out and was spraying water everywhere. Stuck it back in with a bit of silicone, been working perfectly again all week. Washing machines are very simple, you'll see when you take the back and top off, a drum a motor a belt and some electronics at the top plus a few rubber pipes. You should be able to see where the water is coming from. Be very careful though, there is a lot of electricity going through it! My dad was killed doing exactly what you did you nutter. I didn't touch it whist it was on, just looked and was able to see the problem, turned it off and fixed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Place a brick inside and turn on. Works every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted August 18, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 18, 2013 Does the water smell? If it does its waste water so check the outlet pipe for damage. Best bet is to get the machine out (drying the floor beforehand) and run a full cycle. You are looking for at what point the water starts pumping out as to where you will need to be looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I'll place a bet on it being the inlet hose split. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 To be honest lad ...it sound like washing machine aids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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