Maytag Top Loader Tub Seal Won't Seat
Hi,
After replacing the tub seal and stem seal in our Maytag LAT7304EGE water still leaks from the bottom of the tub, the new seal dosen't appear to be seating properly, I have watched several videos and there are different opinions on just wiping or putting grease on the seal, also some say to run a dry spin cycle for at least 3 mins, if anyone has any tips to make it seal I would be most grateful as we are a registered childrens charity running a 60 acre retreat centre and we are lost without the washer.
Thanks In Advance
Stuart
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Maytag LAT7304EGE still leaking after tub seal and stem seal replacement
- The problem
- A Maytag LAT7304EGE top-loading washer was still leaking from the bottom of the tub after the tub seal and stem seal had been replaced. The new seal appeared not to be seating properly.
- Likely cause
- The strongest diagnosis in the discussion was that the leak was still coming from the tub seal area due to either seal damage during fitting, the seal not sitting squarely, wear or scoring on the shaft/spin tube sealing surface, or tub components not pulling together evenly. The exact cause was not confirmed.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to identify exactly when and where the leak starts, inspect the shaft/spin tube sealing surface for pitting, grooves, rust or scoring, confirm the new seal is fitted squarely and not nicked, avoid excessive grease and follow the seal kit instructions, and check that the tub nut/spanner nut and mounting faces are clean and tightened evenly. No completed repair was confirmed in the thread.
- Checks to try
- Check whether the leak starts during fill, wash or spin
- Observe whether water appears from the centre around the transmission/spin tube area or runs down from above
- Inspect the shaft/spin tube sealing surface for pitting, grooves, rust or scoring
- Check the seal is fully square and undamaged
- Check basket, tub centre and mounting faces are clean and tightened evenly
- Check tub nut/spanner nut
- Parts or tools mentioned
- tub seal
- stem seal
- tub nut/spanner nut
Safety: Isolate the washer from the mains and turn off the water supply before inspection. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
Hi Stuart,
If it’s still leaking after fitting both seals, the issue is often not the grease itself but either the seal being damaged on fitting, the shaft/spin tube surface being worn, or the tub components not pulling together squarely. Before checking anything internal, isolate the washer from the mains and turn off the water supply.
1. Check exactly where the leak starts Run a short fill and then a spin test while watching underneath if safe to do so. If water appears from the centre around the transmission/spin tube area, the tub seal area is still the likely source. If it’s running down from above, check hoses, injector/flume, tub cover or overflow.
2. Inspect the shaft/spin tube sealing surface If the surface the new seal runs on is pitted, grooved, rusty or scored, a new seal often won’t hold no matter how carefully it’s fitted. Even slight wear can cause a persistent leak.
3. Confirm the seal is fully square and undamaged If it went in slightly cocked, or was nicked when passing over the shaft, it may never seat properly. Compare its installed depth all the way round.
4. Be careful with grease Usually only a very light smear of appropriate lubricant is used on the lip/sealing surface if the instructions call for it. Too much grease can sometimes let the seal slip or not bed in properly. I would follow the seal kit instructions rather than mixed video advice.
5. Check tub nut/spanner nut and mounting faces If the basket, tub centre, or mounting faces are not clean and tightened evenly, the seal may not compress correctly.
6. Dry spin advice A brief spin can help a lip seal settle, but if it leaks straight away, that usually points to a fitting or worn-surface problem rather than needing more spin time.
If you can share whether the leak happens during fill, wash, or only spin, that would help narrow it down. If the shaft or tub centre is worn, the cure may be more than just another seal. For any mains-related work, or if major strip-down is needed and you’re unsure, it’s best to get a qualified appliance engineer in.
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