My Maytag dependable care washer is leaking

Hello all,

I have a slight problem and was hoping someone here could tell me what I should do. The used Maytag washer I bought back in April is leaking water into the tub between loads of laundry. It doesn't do this after every load either, just sometimes, and when I go to run another load a couple days later, there will be a good couple inches of water in the bottom of the tub. Right now, I just run a spin cycle to get the water out when this happens, but I just hope it isn't indicative of a bigger problem soon to come. Is there anything I, or someone around me with some sight as I am totally blind, can do? It's one of the dependable care models, but I'm unsure of the model number.

I like my washer ok, but it doesn't impress me too much so far. It washes all right, but it doesn't fit a lot of clothes, and there's not much rinse time. I feel like I should have gone with a Whirlpool brand direct drive. If I could have it to do over again that's what I would have done. There were some available at the appliance store where I got the Maytag, and the only reason I didn't get one is because the Maytag had a clear, tactile pointer on it to set cycles, whereas the WP direct drive has that annoying spinning cover over the dial. This makes it really hard for me to non-visually mark my cycles and pointer. There has to be a workaround for this though.

Ryne


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Post# 854732 12/2/2015 at 17:20 (3,060 days old) by ryner1988 (Indianapolis)
Checkrate/Likes Hello all, I have a slight problem and was hoping someone here could tell me what I should do. The used Maytag washer I bought back in April is leaking water into the tub between loads of laundry. It doesn't do this after every load either, just sometimes, and when I go to run another load a couple days later, there will be a good couple inches of water in the bottom of the tub. Right now, I just run a spin cycle to get the water out when this happens, but I just hope it isn't indicative of a bigger problem soon to come. Is there anything I, or someone around me with some sight as I am totally blind, can do? It's one of the dependable care models, but I'm unsure of the model number. I like my washer ok, but it doesn't impress me too much so far. It washes all right, but it doesn't fit a lot of clothes, and there's not much rinse time. I feel like I should have gone with a Whirlpool brand direct drive. If I could have it to do over again that's what I would have done. There were some available at the appliance store where I got the Maytag, and the only reason I didn't get one is because the Maytag had a clear, tactile pointer on it to set cycles, whereas the WP direct drive has that annoying spinning cover over the dial. This makes it really hard for me to non-visually mark my cycles and pointer. There has to be a workaround for this though. Ryne

Post# 854735 , Reply# 1 12/2/2015 at 17:29 (3,060 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)
Checkrate/Likes It would appear that the water inlet valve is leaking. For a temporary fix, shut the water off to the machine after use. A new inlet valve should repair it.

Post# 854737 , Reply# 2 12/2/2015 at 17:47 (3,060 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine)
Checkrate/Likes You should always shut the faucets off after the last load. I have seen what a burst hose can destroy, so I would rather be safe than sorry later. My old Maytag will leak the same way and its easier to shut off the water than bother replacing the inlet valve.

Post# 854807 , Reply# 3 12/3/2015 at 05:12 (3,059 days old) by retro-man (- boston,ma)
Checkrate/Likes Just had the same problem recently with a Maytag. Replaced the water valves and all was well again. Strange thing though, I thought all water valves were mounted on the back of the machine. Mine were located at the fill flume under the top of the washer. Never had seen or noticed this before. The valves come with the fill flume all mounted together. Jon

Post# 854815 , Reply# 4 12/3/2015 at 06:48 (3,059 days old) by ryner1988 (Indianapolis)
Checkrate/Likes *Water inlit valves* Are water valves still made for this machine? It's quite old, mid or late 90's, I would say.

Post# 854828 , Reply# 5 12/3/2015 at 08:02 (3,059 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)
Checkrate/Likes *Yes.* Water valves are still commonly available for this machine. Just note your model number and the 1st 2 characters of the serial number (and the series number if it has one) and head down to your local appliance parts store. Dave