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Post# 478310 , Reply# 1   11/29/2010 at 12:06 (4,868 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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I had the same issue with my A708. The "S" hose had a fracture right at the end that was connected to the tub.I thought at first the tub was leaking but,once I replaced the "S" hose along with the clamps which were rusted,the leak stopped. It is the best Maytag I ever had and works great. the belts,the "S" hose, the jet spray sock and the inlet hoses were all replaced with new ones and I took off the original agitator and replaced it with a white one that has arms on its side. I had no idea until I replaced it that the newer one was shorter at the base.It really does a great job and the unit is super quiet.The local grocery store is in need of a washer dryer for their kitchen and I think I'll donate them with the understanding that,if they ever decide to replace them, I get them back.They would be used to wash towels and aprons used in the kitchen.Because they're just a few blocks up the street, I can check in on them regularly and make sure they stay in good shape.I have done this before and have no regrets.
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Post# 478331 , Reply# 2   11/29/2010 at 13:10 (4,868 days old) by jimmyb (Texas Y’all)   |   | |
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Thanks for the help, unfortunately it is actually a full blown small hole in the tub toward the rear left on the bottom, I am thinking I can patch it but will need to first take out the inner tub to take a closer look and see what is going on. |
Post# 478354 , Reply# 3   11/29/2010 at 14:59 (4,868 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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If the leak is coming from the left side (looking at the machine), it's probably the injector to tub crown hose.
Remove the front panel, loosens the 2 screws (I think they're 3/8) at the corners of the top panel, and lift the top up. If you have a bleach dispenser, remove the hose before lifting the top. CLICK HERE TO GO TO qsd-dan's LINK on eBay |
Post# 478362 , Reply# 4   11/29/2010 at 16:21 (4,868 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 478369 , Reply# 5   11/29/2010 at 17:01 (4,868 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Post# 478376 , Reply# 6   11/29/2010 at 18:17 (4,868 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Does anyone actually listen when someone posts that they have a hole in thier tub before giving advice? That said it would be best to take the inner wash basket out and see what the overall condition of the finish is like on the inside of the tub. Many times there is just a small flaw in the porcelain finish in which there a number of ways to patch it. You can use a SS nut and bolt with rubber washers and silicone sealant. Another good way to fix it that Kenny mentioned is to just use a good two part epoxy. And if its just a small pin hole and you don't really want to tear the tub out you can try fixing it from the bottom. I have sometimes used a self tapping SS screw with a rubber washer and a little sealant on it, I have had this type of repair last many years. One thing to consider when you are deciding how to approach this repair is how worried you are if it starts to leak a little again, if a small leak is no big problem I may try the last approach first.
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