Hotpoint Aquarius WMA44 Leaking?

[mikeshe0]

We have the above machine and just lately when the wife does the washing we have a small pool of water under the machine.

I pulled the machine out this morning and checked for any split or wet hoses etc, found nothing. I then filled the machine and run it from the rinse and spin cycle, watching it all the time..... nothing, no leaks to be seen anywhere.

The machine is now back in place but no doubt as soon as the wife does some more washing the leak will be there again and I'll have to pull it out once again.

When I do pull it out again what should I be looking at? Apart from this small leak the machine is running perfectly.

 

[joe-90]

Sometimes when you push the washer back you press the pipe inlet/outlets against the wall and they can then leak. Then you release the pressure by pulling it out - and it stops.

 

[mikeshe0]

Checked that and that's not the problem. The machine has been in place for a few years with no problems until we noticed the water underneath it.

 

[zipper]

Check the door bellow for signs of damage. Take a good look for any missing pieces or small rips where it seals on the glass, then inspect the inner folds of the door bellow for small holes/rips. Alternatively there could be a pin hole in the tub drain hose (the big one leading down to the pump. If everything looks ok there water could be coming from a bad internal connection or a leaking pump. Might also pay to take off the lid to check the inlet valves & connections. If you still can't track it down put a large piece of dry cardboard or brown paper under the machine put it on a short wash. You should be able to verify the general area of the leak by signs of dampness on the cardboard/paper.

 

[mikeshe0]

Thanks Zipper, I'll have a look at that lot over the weekend.