Indesit Drum Cracked

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Indesit IWME 27 outer drum cracked and leaking

The problem

An Indesit IWME 27 washing machine developed cracking and leaking around the drum area after a load of bedsheets. The damage shown was described as the back of the outer drum being cut into.

Likely cause

The accepted diagnosis was severe mechanical damage to the outer drum. The forum explanation was that this is typically caused either by an object getting inside and being dragged around the back of the drum, or by excessive play from worn or faulty drum bearings and/or drum wear allowing the inner drum to cut into the outer drum. The exact cause was not confirmed.

What fixed it

A temporary repair was attempted with Plastic Aid, which reduced the main leak, but multiple small leaks remained. The machine was considered beyond economical repair and was written off. The owner replaced it with a Bosch washing machine.

Checks to try

• Visual evidence of cracking and leaking was provided by pictures and a video
• Forum diagnosis noted possible excessive drum and/or bearing play
• Forum diagnosis noted the possibility of an object trapped inside the drum area

Parts or tools mentioned

• Plastic Aid
• Bosch washing machine