Washing machine leaking woes
Discussion
Having spent a large amount of time investigating the cause of my washing machine leaking - I am about to give up and buy a new one.
However, I did think I would ask PH if there is something I've overlooked.
First noticed when I found the kitchen flooded as the machine sounded odd ( as if it was constatnly filling) during mid cycle - I turned the dial until it stopped filling and started to drain and eventually off.
First thought was blocked filter...so I took that out, but there was nothing really there, a bit of old soap powder. It's supposed to be a self cleaning pump and filter and I had a feel of the pump which also seemed clean enough.
Today, I put half a mug of water in the drum and it immediately leaked out underneath the filter and to the left hand side of it. I re-checked the filter and all seemed OK. Another half a mug in the drum, leaked out as before.
Took the back of the machine off and tried to see if there was an obvious cause. Drain pipe looked well attached and nothing else seemed amiss - although difficult to see towards the front with all the other bits in the way. I did notice the motor date label was 1987 so it is 25 years old
The next step was to angle the front on bricks and use a mirror to look underneath - however, I haven't got any house bricks - and I'm beginning to think it's probably had its day.
Any thoughts?
However, I did think I would ask PH if there is something I've overlooked.
First noticed when I found the kitchen flooded as the machine sounded odd ( as if it was constatnly filling) during mid cycle - I turned the dial until it stopped filling and started to drain and eventually off.
First thought was blocked filter...so I took that out, but there was nothing really there, a bit of old soap powder. It's supposed to be a self cleaning pump and filter and I had a feel of the pump which also seemed clean enough.
Today, I put half a mug of water in the drum and it immediately leaked out underneath the filter and to the left hand side of it. I re-checked the filter and all seemed OK. Another half a mug in the drum, leaked out as before.
Took the back of the machine off and tried to see if there was an obvious cause. Drain pipe looked well attached and nothing else seemed amiss - although difficult to see towards the front with all the other bits in the way. I did notice the motor date label was 1987 so it is 25 years old
The next step was to angle the front on bricks and use a mirror to look underneath - however, I haven't got any house bricks - and I'm beginning to think it's probably had its day.
Any thoughts?
25 years 
Mrs Freddie seemed very unhappy when our last one didn't make it past 5 years.
A washing machine is the one type of appliance I can understand not lasting longer than a few years. Water, heating element, electricity and motor all in a metal box. It's a disaster waiting to happen!
We just got a direct drive one which seems a bit quieter when it's whizzing around. I think they should have LEDs built into the door so you can watch your socks swimming about.
Mrs Freddie seemed very unhappy when our last one didn't make it past 5 years.
A washing machine is the one type of appliance I can understand not lasting longer than a few years. Water, heating element, electricity and motor all in a metal box. It's a disaster waiting to happen!
We just got a direct drive one which seems a bit quieter when it's whizzing around. I think they should have LEDs built into the door so you can watch your socks swimming about.
essayer said:
Drum seal perished perhaps?
All being said though, 25 years is pretty decent for any appliance, let alone a washing machine!
Get a new one, 1400rpm spins are lovely.
Think you might be right with the drum seal diagnosis. Can't think of anything simple that I haven't already checked. In the olden days they made things to last All being said though, 25 years is pretty decent for any appliance, let alone a washing machine!
Get a new one, 1400rpm spins are lovely.
It was an Indesit and cost about £250, similar price to what they are today :lol:I'll go and check the Which reports tomorrow morning at the library and then perhaps check out Curry's sale. Although I expect I'll go for the fitting option and the take-away the old machine...which might mean John Lewis.
Slightly concerned as the under sink feed taps haven't been touched for 25 years so likely to be solid, I'll start prepping them with WD40!
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