My washing machine got cracked during a move

[Hav0k99]

I applied a cement like epoxy but it still leaks. It's a star like crack about an 1 1/2 inches in each direction. With the cement epoxy it leaks slower but I'm wondering if there is anything better.

 

[FoBoT]

replace the tub

 

[jhayx7]

JB Weld.

 

[Umberger]

Originally posted by: jhayx7
JB Weld.

a real weld.

 

[Miramonti]

what's it made of?

 

[OutHouse]

i dont think you can get that fixed. well maybe if you get a welder out to see if it is fixable.

 

[Hav0k99]

Originally posted by: jjsole
what's it made of?

Plastic. The crack is not on the metal but the plastic. I believe it is called the outer tub

 

[OutHouse]

Originally posted by: Hav0k99

Originally posted by: jjsole
what's it made of?

Plastic. The crack is not on the metal but the plastic. I believe it is called the outer tub

your screwed, time for a new washer.

 

[Miramonti]

Originally posted by: Hav0k99

Originally posted by: jjsole
what's it made of?

Plastic. The crack is not on the metal but the plastic. I believe it is called the outer tub

I don't know what cement like epoxy refers to, but a two part epoxy that gets mixed and then applied liberally should do the trick. It has a brutally strong bond, especially to plastic, and should be water resistant enough as well. Even better if it can be applied on both sides.

 

[imported_weadjust]

Clean and sand the area of the crack and apply JB Weld. Don't use JB Weld Quick. Use the regular slow curing.

I used JB to repair a crack in a plastic riding lawn mower gas tank. Still no leak after about a year.

 

[eldorado99]

Maybe rubber cement or silicone?

 

[BoomerD]

The JB Weld MAY work, but considering that this is a washing machine, where a leak can cause lots of problems, you'd be better advised to have that part replaced. Nothing like a flood to ruin an otherwise nice day...

 

[TheGizmo]

Originally posted by: jjsole

Originally posted by: Hav0k99

Originally posted by: jjsole
what's it made of?

Plastic. The crack is not on the metal but the plastic. I believe it is called the outer tub

I don't know what cement like epoxy refers to, but a two part epoxy that gets mixed and then applied liberally should do the trick. It has a brutally strong bond, especially to plastic, and should be water resistant enough as well. Even better if it can be applied on both sides.

QFT.. this is what i would try.. I have not heard of JB weld but if its a 2 part epoxy then it probably is the same as what I am thinking of... that stuff is powerful

 

[Hav0k99]

Originally posted by: jjsole

Originally posted by: Hav0k99

Originally posted by: jjsole
what's it made of?

Plastic. The crack is not on the metal but the plastic. I believe it is called the outer tub

I don't know what cement like epoxy refers to, but a two part epoxy that gets mixed and then applied liberally should do the trick. It has a brutally strong bond, especially to plastic, and should be water resistant enough as well. Even better if it can be applied on both sides.

Yeah I used a 2 part epoxy. I can't remember the brand but the guy at ACE Hardware store said it should work. I did sand the crack before applying. It feels cement like. I let it sit overnight then loaded a wash and noticed it still leak but not as much as it did before. I'm wondering how easy it would be to get to the inside of the tub.

 

[Miramonti]

Originally posted by: Hav0k99

Originally posted by: jjsole

Originally posted by: Hav0k99

Originally posted by: jjsole
what's it made of?

Plastic. The crack is not on the metal but the plastic. I believe it is called the outer tub

I don't know what cement like epoxy refers to, but a two part epoxy that gets mixed and then applied liberally should do the trick. It has a brutally strong bond, especially to plastic, and should be water resistant enough as well. Even better if it can be applied on both sides.

Yeah I used a 2 part epoxy. I can't remember the brand but the guy at ACE Hardware store said it should work. I did sand the crack before applying. It feels cement like. I let it sit overnight then loaded a wash and noticed it still leak but not as much as it did before. I'm wondering how easy it would be to get to the inside of the tub.

That epoxy sounds like it might be porous and could be part of the problem. (Also just to be sure, I'd make sure water is definitely coming from the repaired areas and not another leak.)

 

[Hav0k99]

Do you guys think if it is coming out of the same area I can just apply JB Weld over the existing epoxy?

 

[j00fek]

i dont think you can "weld " that part. you'll have to get a new tub

 

[Scarpozzi]

Originally posted by: jhayx7
JB Weld.

I used this stuff to mend a radiator cap (non-metal) and it worked ok, but it wasn't able to hold up to the pressure....it just slowed the leak substantially. It may or may not work....just make sure the area has been lightly sanded and is free of debris and bone dry before you apply the stuff.

Edit: When I say radiator cap, I'm talking about the radiators that have the whole top made out of a composite rather than a full metal radiator....I wasn't actually putting JB Weld on the cap...I'm just not sure whta you call the composite-type radiators. I think they make those so you can replace the top and rot them out easier when they get gunked up with stuff.

 

[flot]

Originally posted by: Hav0k99
I applied a cement like epoxy but it still leaks. It's a star like crack about an 1 1/2 inches in each direction. With the cement epoxy it leaks slower but I'm wondering if there is anything better.

There is no reason a 2 part epoxy won't work, unless you missed a spot? You may also be able to use something like fiberglass resin, and just "paint" it on all around the damaged area.

You might also look into what a replacement tub would cost, it might not be that bad.

As others have said - a leaking washer could be bad news depending on where it is in your house etc, so think about it... and if it's old and nothing special there is usually a near infinite supply of used ones for sale in local papers for under $150.

 

[Hav0k99]

Originally posted by: flot

Originally posted by: Hav0k99
I applied a cement like epoxy but it still leaks. It's a star like crack about an 1 1/2 inches in each direction. With the cement epoxy it leaks slower but I'm wondering if there is anything better.

There is no reason a 2 part epoxy won't work, unless you missed a spot? You may also be able to use something like fiberglass resin, and just "paint" it on all around the damaged area.

You might also look into what a replacement tub would cost, it might not be that bad.

As others have said - a leaking washer could be bad news depending on where it is in your house etc, so think about it... and if it's old and nothing special there is usually a near infinite supply of used ones for sale in local papers for under $150.

It's out in the garage towards the adjecent to the garage door. The mashine is like 4 years old but in very good condition

 

[DrPizza]

Since your machine is relatively new, you could look in the paper, see if you can't find a cheap used machine of the same brand, and cross your fingers that the tub is the same size.