My Maytag dependable care washer is leaking

[ryner1988]

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

 

[goatfarmer]

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.

 

[wayupnorth]

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.

 

[retro-man]

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

 

[ryner1988]

Water inlit valves

Are water valves still made for this machine? It's quite old, mid or late 90's, I would say.

 

[volvoguy87]

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