LG WM1485FHD drum leak

[kiza]

I have noticed a small pool of water in the middle, below machine. I’ve removed bottom cover for examination. One of the bolts at the bottom of the drum (which holds two drum halfs) was wet. What could be a problem. Many thanks!

[Penguin45]

Re: LG WM1485FHD drum leak

Gasket in the centre of the tub joint will be leaking. Tank out job to sort……… New gasket will be required, and brace youself for a bill for two hours work.

No simple solution, I’m afraid.

Regards,
Penguin45.

[kiza]

Re: LG WM1485FHD drum leak

Will the tub have to come out or I can just remove front and undo the bolts?
Also I have noticed yellow grease leak from two shock absorbers. Will they have to be replaced. Washer tends to be very shaky when spinning. I’ve read on the forum that LG addressed the “instability problems, for which LG has released a fix” but nobody suggested what to replace!
Cheers!

[Penguin45]

Re: LG WM1485FHD drum leak

Yup, as I said, tub has to come out and be split. I wouldn’t worry about the grease around the dampers – they all do that. I have no info with regard to a modification kit.

spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk will be able to supply you with the tub seal, a tube of “Debor” sealant would be useful as well.

Regards,
Penguin45.

[helo_75]

Re: LG WM1485FHD drum leak

the stability kit was a bit of a joke to be honest, a series of different coloured clips to secure the front panel/lid better

the only other one involved a different shaped weight, but im sure youd have noticed that previously to be fair

[kiza]

Re: LG WM1485FHD drum leak

Thanks for all your replays! Would it be wise to replace drum bearing kit at the same time. Drum does not rattle. But washer was bought in May 2002 and is in constant use. There is no leak at the back, but dried washing powder watermark was found just above heating element on a plastic protector bit. Would I need some special tools to remove old bearings and fit a new ones?

[Penguin45]

Re: LG WM1485FHD drum leak

If the drum bearings are currently silent, I would leave absolutely alone. If you think you have to, special tools are a 2′ x 1″ steel bar and a sledge hammer. Don’t do it ’til you have to.

Your “wash powder” is likely to be scaling, which will happen over time. A service wash (90c with a quality bio pwder), or a proprietary descaler if you know that you have high chalk content in your water supply, will help.

Regards,
Penguin45.

[kiza]

Re: LG WM1485FHD drum leak

Thanks for all your answers!

[kiza]

Re: LG WM1485FHD drum leak

I’ve got new drum rubber seal. Can I use Hoover contact adhesive as a Debor sealant?

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