Washer just started leaking water from bottom. How hard to detect where water is soming from and to fix. I have already checked water connections.
Use a putty knife and release the front panel clips just under the top and remove front panel. Probably a bad pump or a bad tub seal.
Does the complete tub need to be removed from the washer to replace the tub seal or can it be done from the top?
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Use a putty knife and release the front panel clips just under the top and remove front panel. Probably a bad pump or a bad tub seal.
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If the tub bearings and seal are bad, that is a big job and you need special, expensive tools. Most services just don’t fix these, too labor intensive.
I guess what you are saying is that I should just buy a new washer? I just ordered an Agitator Wrench so I can continue my job. I already have the tub seal. How can I tell in the bearings are shot?? By the time I am done I will probably have a wrench I will never use again.
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If the tub bearings and seal are bad, that is a big job and you need special, expensive tools. Most services just don’t fix these, too labor intensive.
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Fill up the washer and let it run, if the tub seals are leaking, you will see water coming from the tub seal area. You can re-post to see what others will say about it.
You can get info on this at web site applianceaid.com Looks like you will need a gear puller, you should be able to rent one. A servicer would charge about $300 to do this rather labor intensive job.
after all your parts and tools, what was the results of your repair? was it worth it? I have similar problems with my maytag washer and debating to repair or rplace it.
Thanks,
Shawn
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I guess what you are saying is that I should just buy a new washer? I just ordered an Agitator Wrench so I can continue my job. I already have the tub seal. How can I tell in the bearings are shot?? By the time I am done I will probably have a wrench I will never use again.
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If you have a dependable care Maytag washer, it’s worth fixing; bearing and seal replacement rather easy, still about $80 in parts.
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