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Leak in either washing machine or u-bend

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  • 18-04-2019 12:30pm
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    Some_randomer
    Registered Users Posts: 388 ✭✭


    Hi I have a Hotpoint Aquarius WD 420 washer dryer and I've noticed a wet floor the last few times I used it. Problem is I'm not sure if the leak is in the ubend or the machine.

    I dried the ubend pipe and poured water down it to see if there was a leak but it was still dry underneath after a few minutes, and the water didn't back up which suggests it's not blocked.

    I then tilted up the washing machine and took some pics of the the rubber seal that connects to the waste water pipe. It's very hard to see but in one of the pics there could be a crack in the rubber - can't be sure though.

    Are these seals expensive or would they be difficult / expensive to replace in terms of call out fee etc? Would I be better getting a new machine?

    Attached some pics if anyone can spot something that I'm not seeing.
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    The Red Ace
    Registered Users Posts: 1,365 ✭✭✭The Red Ace


    Start by making sure the floor is dry, then put a sheet of newspaper in under the washer, let it fill in a wool wash which should give it a higher water level and let it tumble a few times. if the water leak is coming from the lower half of the drum the water will drop down and show up on the paper. I would hazard a guess that the leak is coming from the rubber gasket


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    Tenshot
    Registered Users Posts: 648 ✭✭✭Tenshot


    Check the rubber seal around the loading door - sometimes that gets pinched or torn and water can dribble out the front door. It's hard to see if you're not looking for it, since it usually finds its way under the machine before dropping to the floor.

    Replacement seals available online fairly cheaply if it turns out to be that; usually easier to replace than repair.


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