Hotpoint Aquarious Wml720

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Hotpoint Aquarious Wml720 leaking from rear of drum onto motor

The problem

The washing machine starts a cycle, then leaks from the back of the drum area. The reported leak appears to run onto the motor, causing the machine to stop. Drying it out allows it to run slightly longer before failing again.

Likely cause

A crack or damage to the plastic outer tub/drum housing was suggested as the most likely source of the leak, but the exact cause was not confirmed. It was also raised that something inside the tub may have caused the damage.

What fixed it

The accepted advice was that, if the leak is a crack in the plastic outer drum, it may be possible to attempt a repair by roughening the surrounding plastic and sealing it with epoxy resin. A soldering-iron plastic repair was also suggested as a possibility. A fibreglass repair kit was mentioned as another option. However, the accepted reply warned that this is an awkward and unreliable place to repair because any future failure could leak back onto the motor. The exact repair carried out was not confirmed.

Checks to try

• Observed leaking from the back of the drum area during a cycle
• Machine runs slightly longer after being dried out
• Concern that water is leaking onto the motor
• Suggested check for internal tub damage that may have caused the leak

Parts or tools mentioned

• Sandpaper
• Epoxy resin
• Milliput
• Plast Aid
• Soldering iron
• Fibreglass repair kit