Yellow drop runs down the side of the stainless tub

[norge999]

I have a year old (2024) Speed Queen TC5000WN Classic top-load. I use the machine twice a month. I always turn the water off when I'm not using the machine to relieve the water pressure on the hoses.

I am noticing in between washings, after about a week, a small yellow drop runs down the side of the tub to the bottom. It looks like some kind of oil. The drop wipes up okay.

I am wondering if this is a defect somewhere inside the machine. I am wondering if this should be looked at by a technician. The machine has a 5 year warranty.

 

[norge999]

No one has any ideas? I suppose I can call a tech.

 

[DADoES]

Perhaps providing a photo of an incident will garner some specific suggestions.

 

[norge999]

Yes, I can provide that.

It's a small drop of fluid that seems to come out of one of the holes in the side of the stainless tub and runs down to the bottom of the tub.