Washer repair.

[adzii_nufc]

After taking my fiancés washer out of storage it's quickly been discovered that the drainage pipe has a puncture and thus needs replaced. Before embarking on such a task I'd much rather find out if anyone's done this before? I don't want to go unscrewing things if it's not a straightforward process. I don't want to cause other damage to it by faffing around.

[progers]

Usually quite easy, take the back off and they are usually secured by a metal clip you need to squeeze the ends of to loosen

[Pauls9]

They often come with rubber adaptors at each end. Check whether you need a straight or right angle one for the machine end.

[Osem]

Originally Posted by adzii_nufc

After taking my fiancés washer out of storage it's quickly been discovered that the drainage pipe has a puncture and thus needs replaced. Before embarking on such a task I'd much rather find out if anyone's done this before? I don't want to go unscrewing things if it's not a straightforward process. I don't want to cause other damage to it by faffing around.

It's straightforward if you can get access to the pump which is what the other end will be connected to. I managed to remove and clean the drainage hose on our machine without removing any panels simply by turning the machine on its side and accessing everything from the bottom. You'll probably find that replacing it will involve taking the back panel off and undoing a few clips but that's easy anyway. Just be sure you fit the pipe back on the pump properly or it may leak.

Where's the hole in the hose? Presumably it's in the section running from the rear of the machine to the waste outlet. Since there's no great water pressure involved can you not simply repair it with some self amalgamating waterproof tape or something similar? This would avoid fiddling around with anything else.

[adzii_nufc]

Think I'm gonna try the tape first then! Got the back off and seen the clips. Everyone's spot on. Thanks for all the help. Got the pipe though just in case.

[Osem]

Originally Posted by adzii_nufc

Think I'm gonna try the tape first then! Got the back off and seen the clips. Everyone's spot on. Thanks for all the help. Got the pipe though just in case.

Check the repair carefully for any leaks afterwards by doing a test fill and drain cycle a couple of times. I'd also be tempted to check again over the following days each time the machine is used just to be sure. You'll need to do this anyway if you replace the hose to ensure you've got a good seal. As Heero rightly says, chipboard is highly susceptible to even slight leaks if they're not discovered fairly promptly.

[adzii_nufc]

It's on and working thus far! Leaving it out for a few days to check on it as advised. Thanks everyone. +'s all around when I get to my PC.