How Do I Stop a Leak for a Maytag Washer Model SAV405DEWW?
The Maytag SAV405DEWW washing machine offers pretty standard features such as wash temperature, time and cycle selections. But despite its basic operation, issues may arise occasionally, such as a water leak. If this occurs, troubleshooting the leak can help find the source, resolve the situation and end the leak without professional assistance. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Look behind the Maytag washing machine at the hose connections. Use a wrench to tighten all the hose connections so that water does not leak while entering the hoses.
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Locate the drain hose and make sure the hose is securely attached to a drain facility or standpipe and the end of the hose is correctly inserted into the drain. If the hose does not extend at least 2 inches into the drain or extends past 4 inches, water may leak as a result.
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Select a new wash cycle if “Soak” options were chosen that extend past 30 minutes, as this makes water more likely to leak from the tub. Use a "Drain" cycle to remove the water from the washing machine.
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Reduce the number of items inside the washing machine if the tub is overloaded, since this could lead to water deflecting off the clothes near the top, causing the water to leak out.
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Use the correct amount of laundry detergent as recommended on the product container, as too much detergent can create too much soap, which leads to water leaking from the tub. If there is too much foam in the tub, start a new rinse and drain cycle to remove the water from the washing machine.
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Tips & Warnings
Contact Maytag for service if the previous steps do not fix the leak, as there may be problems with the washer -- including the air gap device, inlet spout, tub seal or pump -- that are responsible for the leaking.
