Ed
Hi,
I have a Miele W1514, about 10 years old.
I've had waterproof fault, and can see that the cause is a leak from around a hose that enters the top of the drum (right in the centre, connecting back to the detergent draw area). The hose doesn't appear to be split/damaged, but during the cycle some water is oozing out from around the joint between the rubber and the drum. Not a lot, but enough that after several washes the fault occurs.
I can see replacement hoses are available (eg. https://www.4washerhelp.co.uk/washing-machine/miele/concertina-hose/product.pl?pid=3231901), but I'm not clear how it is fitted - is it just a simple case of pulling out/pushed back in, or is it a bigger job involving disassembling the drum to get to some sort of inner attachment?
Alternatively, given I'm assuming its not sitting in water given where it is on the drum, is there some sort of sealant that could be applied without replacing the hose?
Thanks,
Ed
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Miele W1514 waterproof fault from leaking drum inlet hose joint
- The problem
- A Miele W1514 washing machine was showing a waterproof fault. The reported cause was a small leak from the hose entering the top centre of the drum from the detergent drawer area, with water oozing from the joint between the rubber hose and the drum.
- Likely cause
- The hose-to-drum push-fit joint was likely not sealing properly. The hose itself was reported as not obviously split or damaged.
- What fixed it
- The accepted advice was that this hose normally push-fits into the drum and is clamped at the other end. Recommended action was to remove the hose from the drum, clean and dry it, then refit it and apply Debor sealant around the joint if sealing was preferred. Exact repair completion was not confirmed by the original poster.
- Checks to try
- Visual check found water oozing from around the hose joint at the drum
- Hose was reported as not appearing split or damaged
- Advice stated the other end should have a jubilee clip or similar clamp
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Replacement hose
- Jubilee clip or similar clamp
- Debor sealant
2 Answers
Hello Ed. Yes they normally just push fit into the drum. It should be clamped at the other end but you should be able to see a jubilee clip or similar. Regarding sealing, yes it is possible to seal the hose though it can be a bit messy. If doing so I would recommend taking the hose out of the drum and cleaning it and drying it out. Then refitting it and putting something like Debor sealant around it. You could also potentially use something else but the Debor sealant is what washing machine engineers use. It is specifically designed for sealing in conditions where the hose will be subject to stresses and movement, so the sealant needs to remain flexible after drying.
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Thank you Andy - that's really helpful.
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