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.

 

[qsd-dan]

Do you live in an older building that has galvanized pipes? It could be rusty water.

 

[norge999]

It's a retirement park with condos that were built around 1988.

As for the plumbing system, I would have to ask someone about the specific materials used.

If galvanized pipes are the culprit, I can stop wondering if it's a defective washing machine.

 

[qsd-dan]

Galvanized pipes weren't used in 1988 unless the builder was extremely shady and paid off the inspector.

I know Speed Queen uses water in their balance ring. Perhaps it's leaking? Anyone know if they tint the water a yellow color?

 

[norge999]

I'll look again this weekend when I do load of laundry. It seems to be an oily fluid.

What's weird is there is such a small amount of the liquid. You can see where it ran down the side of the tub to the bottom.

I will try to get to some pictures this time.

 

[norge999]

A few pictures