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- Posted on Nov 12, 2008
Re: Leaking when wash starts
If the washer leaks only during the fill cycle, check these:
Air-gap
device -The air gap is a small device found on most washers that
prevents the wash water from being siphoned into the household water
supply. It's located either mid-way along or at the end of the black
rubber hose that comes from the water-inlet valve. Often it's made of
translucent plastic. If one of the air-gap components deforms or
cracks, you may need to replace it.
The tube -There's a
rubber tube that runs between the water-inlet valve and either the
air-gap or the inlet spout. If it cracks or breaks, it can cause a
leak.
Inlet spout -Most washers have a plastic spout
near the top of the main clothes tub that directs the water into the
tub. If the spout cracks or breaks free of its mounting, it can cause a
leak.
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