I have a Zanussi ZWD 16270 W1 washer/drier that has a leak. Water drips from what seems to be the area around the drain pump (front, right as I look at the machine). I've removed the machine & tipped it up to look underneath, but can't see any obvious problems. All hoses seem in good condition & dry, there are no rust trails to follow back to the problem and the pump filter is clear. I split the drain pump apart and noticed a large 'O' ring between the 2 sections. Is it possible this has failed and is causing the problem? If so, can you tell me the part no. I'd need to replace it?

Rick, January 2012

before you start running for spares you can try this first.if you can get to a automotive shop buy some rubber grease or alternatively a good brand vaseline,clean area and groove where o-ring sit and smear o-ring and area with thin layer grease.you got 90% chance that if the o-ring is not to hard or brittle that your leak will be fixed.a method to find the leak that i have tried many times is to put a little water coloring in machine and put thru cycle just make sure you rinse machine properly before putting load in after repair

johan, January 2012

never had an 'O' ring fail on one.check the door gasket for splits.also check the hose that goes to the condenser tank from the tub.is the filter at the front there sealing?

ck, January 2012