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Mend Maytag SAV205D Leak Washing Machine Drain Hose

what is causing my washing machine to leak from underneath?

My husband has decided to do laundry the past couple of days and last night i noticed water coming from underneath. I unplugged the machine and checked the drain hose and the fill hoses and found no problems. I attempted to do a load of laundry myself and as the tub became full i noticed water coming from the bottom of the washer, i imediately drained the washer and unplugged it. I havent noticed the clothes to be too wet after the wash cycle has stopped but the water did smell "old" if that makes any sense. what should i do? My washer is a Maytag Legacy Series model sav205d

Lori
February 2006

Maytag Maytag SAV205D Household Appliances, Washing Machines Leak Washing Machine Drain Hose

sounds like a leaking drain pump, unplug from mains and tilt backwards to look underneath. folow pipework back from drain hose to first main component (drain pump) check connections for leaks / clean filter if fitted ( if sharp object found, possible damage to a hose. replace same. tell tail signs of leak are a white powder scum around hose connections etc. ALSO check door gasket/rubber if front loader for tears.

macdara
February 2006