Maytag Leak

[jimmyb]

I got the Thanksgiving pies in the oven on Thursday morning and decided to do some wash, to my surprise I found some water on the garage floor with no idea where it came from, low and behold it is from my 1978 Maytag, seems that there is a small hole on the bottom of the outer tub, I have the tools to remove the tubs and need to remove the inner tub to take assess the situation and need a bit of advise on fixing the hole, what is the easiest and best patch/repair to do as I do not think a new tub is required.

Thank you in advance for your help, jimmyb

 

[laundromat]

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.

 

[jimmyb]

It is truly a hole

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.

 

[qsd-dan]

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.

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[goatfarmer]

I've had some success patching a hole in a Maytag outer tub with a 2 part epoxy, the kind that's like Play Doh, where you knead the two parts together. Make sure the rust is cleaned up, and sanding the area helps a lot.

 

[qsd-dan]

Whoops, you actually have a full blown hole in the outer tub.

Any outer tub from '66 - early 90's is a direct replacement if it's a tall tub. Any tub from '56 -'89 is a direct replacement for a small tub. Lots of machines to pillage from.

 

[combo52]

LEAKING OUTER TUB

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.

 

[jimmyb]

Thanks John -

I will take out the inner tub and inspect it as my next step. It seems to be a larger hole so once apart I will decide which way to approach the problem.