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Posted by RayV on August 9, 2006, 1:16 pm
autonut843 wrote:
> Hi,
> We have a Maytag Neptune washing machine and when we don't use it for
> several days, water begins pooling in the bottom of the rotating drum.
> So far we haven't had a problem with it overflowing but it seems like
> if it gets worse or if we were to go on vacation for several weeks, it
> could eventually overflow onto the floor. My wife says it has been
> getting worse over time. Over a day or two it got about 2 inches deep.
> Anybody else have this problem or know of a solution?
> Thanks
The solenoid is not completely shutting off the water. Could be a bad
seal, dirt on the seal, broken spring, etc. Should be a fairly easy
repair even on the Neptune.
Shut off the valve(s) for the hoses when you go away even if you fix
this.
http://www.ibhs.org/publications/view.asp?cat=80&id=571
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