Help! Washing machine leaking

**Shadows** · 4th August 2008, 20:13

Check the plug is back in?

**pete376403** · 4th August 2008, 20:32

Pumps in those things are prone to getting jammed with hairclips etc. The outlet pipe from the pump goes up to the tub drain, so there's always at least a pipe full of water remaining in the system. Check also the pipe that goes from the bottom of the bowl to the pump inlet - could be leaking there.
As previously mentioned, run a cold rinse through the machine while watching with a torch from behind and see if you can spot the leak. Keep your fingers away from the motor belt...
If the pump seal is stuffed you can replace the whole pump/motor assembly.

If it's coming down the main shaft budget for a repacement w/machine

**sefer** · 4th August 2008, 22:32

So what sort of machine is it? (even brand will do)

Basically if it's a F&P ECS or newer it's probably worth fixing no matter what (assuming it's just leaking). Even seals and bearings (which are done at the same time) is typically worth it, even though you'll be looking at $200+ . There's nothing wrong with ECS seals, in fact the smartdrive and current machines have almost the exact set-up.

If it's a simpson (any type) and needs seals or bearings sadly you might as well use it till it dies (or leaks so much you can't), since you typically not only have to replace the seals, bearings, and shaft (at well over $100 for just the shaft). They simply aren't worth fixing for most things that go wrong with them.

**R6_kid:Me** · 5th August 2008, 12:12

It's an old F&P model. Her flatmate is supposed to be putting through a load of washing today, so we'll know later on this afternoon whether or not Lisa's tootooing last night has fixed the problem