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Anyone fixed a leaking washer?

Scooby Doo — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:51:26 GMT

This afternoon I went downstairs to the washroom and the floor is soaking wet. I put new hoses on it about 2 yrs ago. My grandson came and looked at it after he pulled it away from the wall. He said the hoses are dry and don't appear to be leaking. So I'm thinking it might be the water pump or something inside the washer. Then I'm thinking is it worth it to have a repairman fix it or just buy a new washer. It's about 9 or 10, but I don't use it very often. It's a Maytag front loader and I've never been very fond of it. I want my old Kenmore with the agitator back lol

What's your experience?

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Abrowneyegirl — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:58:06 GMT

The last we fixed our HE machine I SWORE it would be the last time we ever paid to fix an appliance!! Too much time and money wasted.

I now have a regular top-loading machine with an agitator and I was reminded how nice it was to have clean clothes again! No more HE for me!

Re: Anyone fixed a leaking washer?

Scooby Doo — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 01:02:07 GMT

@Abrowneyegirl wrote:
The last we fixed our HE machine I SWORE it would be the last time we ever paid to fix an appliance!! Too much time and money wasted.
I now have a regular top-loading machine with an agitator and I was reminded how nice it was to have clean clothes again! No more HE for me!

I hear ya. That's what I want too, but there's several other things I'd rather buy first.

Re: Anyone fixed a leaking washer?

Abrowneyegirl — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 02:15:11 GMT

@Scooby Doo

For what we paid to fix our water pump I could have bought a new washer EASILY! It was not inexpensive and the washer was 7 years old. A few years later another machine.....bottom line we should have never paid to fix it- dump and RUN!

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RealtyGal2 — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 02:27:40 GMT

Do you have a home warranty? I have a basic home warranty which I added my appliances to, since they are older, like my home. It costs me $75 when something breaks, although I do have to pay for freon when my A/C breaks down. If the item cannot be repaired, they buy you a new one. You might want to check into it for future. I have a whirlpool (which is also Kenmore) and have called Sears repair once for my washer and once for my dryer. I think it was about $100 plus parts. My washer and dryer are 26 years old and running great. Hope this helps.

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panda1234 — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 05:33:59 GMT

@Abrowneyegirl wrote:
The last we fixed our HE machine I SWORE it would be the last time we ever paid to fix an appliance!! Too much time and money wasted.
I now have a regular top-loading machine with an agitator and I was reminded how nice it was to have clean clothes again! No more HE for me!

@Abrowneyegirl Amen! What brand do you have now?

Re: Anyone fixed a leaking washer?

CelticCrafter — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 11:18:19 GMT

If it's 9 or 10 years old, you're not that fond of the front load and can afford it, I would buy a new one.

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pattypeep — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:15:24 GMT

I don't know about Maytags, but my front loader has a filter at the bottom in the front of the washer that has a tendency to clog up if I wash certain items. Simple to pull out and drain.

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kivah — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 18:39:36 GMT

If u have the booklet, see what is causing it to flood. If u don't have it, check out the brand on-line - or call the 800#.

I never repair big appliances after 6-7 years -- I buy new.

When a repairman comes down - the minimum is always $200 (for a minor repair) - and more expensive for a bigger repair. Also - realize most of these repairman will try to scam u - I've been taken too many times. Now - I'm very smart - after seeing repair people on shows like 20/20, Dateline, 60 Minutes.

Best to buy NEW - and you'll have a warranty. With Costco - u get a 2 year warranty.

Four years ago, I bought the Whirlpool Cabrio, HE, 4.3 cu ft - top loader. I love it!!!!!

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RedTop — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 18:19:58 GMT

My 30 year old Admiral washer in the basement has leaked for many years. We sloped the concrete floor and installed several drains, so the water runs out and isn't an issue.

This washer is only used for work clothes, shoes, rugs, and the fleece my daughter uses for her guinea pigs. We certainly got a great deal for our money on this washer, and will be sad when it finally dies.

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sarahpanda — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 17:53:51 GMT

@Scooby Doo Maytag front loading washing machines are 'notorious' for leaking. I've had 2 within the last 11 months (one being a replacement for the first) and BOTH OF THEM LEAKED ! I was told this last machine leaks because of a defect in the laundry/bleach/softener dispenser and it will be replaced next week. If that doesn't work, I'm throwing the *** out in the yard and moving on...but it will never be to a Maytag front loading machine again !

Re: Anyone fixed a leaking washer?

Abrowneyegirl — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 20:24:29 GMT

@panda1234 wrote:
@Abrowneyegirl wrote:
The last we fixed our HE machine I SWORE it would be the last time we ever paid to fix an appliance!! Too much time and money wasted.
I now have a regular top-loading machine with an agitator and I was reminded how nice it was to have clean clothes again! No more HE for me!
@Abrowneyegirl Amen! What brand do you have now?

Whirlpool. Extra-large capacity.

Re: Anyone fixed a leaking washer?

Abrowneyegirl — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 20:26:26 GMT

My next washer/dryer will be a Speed Queen

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Whosits — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 21:58:14 GMT

No experience with that but I've noticed my manuel, or leaflet really address that problem.

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threecees — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 23:31:06 GMT

My husband put in a new pump in our very old Kenmore washer a few

months ago. Bought a replacement from Ebay for about $10 and that

is all it took. The hardest part was waiting 3 or 4 days for it to arrive.

Good luck with yours @Scooby Doo