How to Repair a Leaking Washer With Only a Hose Clamp

Tools Needed

• Flashlight
• Flathead Screwdriver
• Drill with Philips Head Screwdriver and a flex extension to easily access hard to reach screws

Interior Access of Washing Machine – Replacing a Hose Clamp

• Using the drill, Philips, and flex extension, remove the two screws underneath the front panel.
• Carefully remove the front cover from the washing machine
• Inspect the interior of the machine for water splashes which may provide clues as to which component is causing the leak.
• If there are no visible splashes, consider that a good thing as you have just eliminated the hub located at the bottom of the tub as being a source for your leaking washer.
• Continue to visibly inspect the inner components for water damage. Look for such things as moisture, rust, or loose-fitting connections.
• Fill the tub with water and visually determine where the water is leaking.
• Inspect the outlet drain hose located at the bottom of the tub. Are the clamps securely attached?
• If a clamp is found to have come loose, replace with a new clamp. No sense in reusing the same defective clamp.
• Wipe down any residual water that remains.
• Fill the tub with water and set the washer to spin. Continue to monitor the washer’s progress and if you no longer notice any water leaking, replace the front cover.