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Old 05-15-2017, 10:43 PM   #1
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Washing machine overflow - now what?

Very new RV'ers here.
Girlfriend ran the washer with the gray tanks closed and we got some overflow back from the hose connection.

I wanted to move out the washing machine and check beneath for water, etc. but can't see how to move it easily. It's wedged in tight! Do I have to take the entire closet apart? Any other suggestions?

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Old 05-15-2017, 11:05 PM   #2
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I bet the washer is like our Splendide. If you remove the small bottom plastic piece on the lower front of the washer it is probably screwed down to the floor. I would remove the bi-fold doors and also the bull dog latch piece. Then cover bottom opening with some cardboard to protect the wood. Lift carefully as they are heavy and awkward.

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I bet the washer is like our Splendide. If you remove the small bottom plastic piece on the lower front of the washer it is probably screwed down to the floor. I would remove the bi-fold doors and also the bull dog latch piece. Then cover bottom opening with some cardboard to protect the wood. Lift carefully as they are heavy and awkward.

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Chris is EXACTLY correct and it will slide out. The bottom wood trim piece may also have a side pocket screw but most likely just the 2 or 3 going into the floor.

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Old 05-16-2017, 01:49 PM   #4
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My wife did the same thing early on in our ownership. That is the reason for the plastic tray. I would just sop the water up with towels and place a fan to help dry the area up. I would not remove the unit!
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Old 05-16-2017, 01:53 PM   #5
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We had the same issue with our washer, although it wasn't a major overflow (the tank was overfull before the wash and the drain valve was closed). I dried out the area around the washer and the separate drier and mopped up the water that flowed onto the main floor. Most of the water drained outside from the slide.

I didn't move the washer, and I haven't seen any damage from the overflow.
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Wow, you have the exact same Maytag washing machine I have, been using it for almost 6 years now with no problems.

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Very new RV'ers here.
Girlfriend ran the washer with the gray tanks closed and we got some overflow back from the hose connection.

I wanted to move out the washing machine and check beneath for water, etc. but can't see how to move it easily. It's wedged in tight! Do I have to take the entire closet apart? Any other suggestions?

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Wow, you have the exact same Maytag washing machine I have, been using it for almost 6 years now with no problems.

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I would like to see a picture of your Armor roof if possible. Thanks
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I would like to see a picture of your Armor roof if possible. Thanks
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Roof looks great. Very shinny so is it slippery or just appears that way?

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Roof looks great. Very shinny so is it slippery or just appears that way?

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Steve, it was shinny when it was installed as shown in the picture, now over a year later, it is more of a matt finish and no it is not slippery when getting up in the roof to do the occasional washing / cleaning,
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Old 05-17-2017, 04:13 PM   #11
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Twice I messed up on our Redwood and ran the washer and overflowed the tank. Once, our daughter did about 4 loads while we were gone and didn't tell me

For the most part the water ran out the edge of the slide to the outside, which didn't thrill me because I knew that wood edge on the floor was getting wet. Add soap as a wetting agent and its worse. I pulled the washer and dryer and took apart the wall panel in front of the drain and just started toweling up everything, then drying with a couple of hair dryers. Then I let it set in open air Nebraska heat for a day.

I never had trouble with the walls or floor, but I can't say if it actually did damage. PS - can't help you with getting the washer out, as I had Splendide.
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