Man, I really appreciate you and all the people like you that make these fix it videos. As a Mom with limited funds it makes all the difference. Besides the fact it's always better to fix something yourself vs pay to repair or replace.
FYi, I just found out a few months ago that LockTite now sells ($5 +/-) a clear, silicon, caulk suitable/safe for aquariums, etc. It has a vinegar smell to it and will stick permanently to about anything and is watertight and super tough (superior to regular silicon). Bought some at Home Depot to repair a leak in my chest waders. If you do not have something else already on hand (i.e. silicon, gutter sealant, etc.), and plan to seal the whole failing part (as I did in the video) I would recommend this as the preferred sealant for use on this fix. You could use this for the entire job or use JB Weld to glue the part in place and then completely seal with Silicon. Also, a couple of you have asked about what I mean by "roughing up" broken parts before gluing then together. What I mean is simply using sand paper to lightly roughen up the surfaces of each part. This removes any dirt/contaminants and provides for more micro surfaces for the glue to stick too. Thanks for watching and for all the positive posts. I'm glad so many of you have fixed your carpet cleaners, saved some money, and didn't throw it out and by a new one. BTW, this probably should have been a 3-4 minute video, but it sounds like for most of you the 10 minutes was worth your time.
Thanks for the video. Worked on my cleaner about a year ago but since has began to leak again. May have to do again but this time with 3M marine sealant I have for my boat. But I was wondering if you ever found out the name for this part?
I bought this unit 2 years ago. Decided to do spring cleaning. The water was draining onto the floor and I couldn't figure it out. I called Hoover to get a quote and was told Hoover does not make that part anymore. So I asked him for the part number. It's 440005353, Water Pump. I saw a gap on my WP and noticed 2 of the four screws were loose and the housing was pulling away from the body. Bought a brand new WP off of Amazon for $69 dollars. Got the Amazon Prime version and for the overnight shipping. I couldn't wait. Now if it leaks again I know to use sealant next time. I saw a tear down video on youtube by an authorized dealer where he said the water pump is known to be brittle and easily breaks. Go figure. So thanks for the tip.
This was totally helpful. Thanks Shane! A couple of additional notes: I used a 1" putty knife to run along the front of the cover after taking out the screws in order to release it a little easier. I used a popsicle stick to apply the epoxy around the outside of the piece, which provided a solid seal with a rounded edge. As you suggested, a flat toothpick was essential to get the hard-to-reach spots. I don't have a magnetic screwdriver, so when re-installing the screw that holds the tab in place, I used some DAP Bluestick Adhesive Putty on the screw head so it would stay on the screwdriver until I could get it in place. My last thought is that I think our problem happened when I stored the carpet cleaner in our (Vermont) barn last winter and the water in the piece froze and expanded. I'll be storing it in the house this winter! Thanks again for this great fix!!
Good tips and yeah, the water in yours may have frozen (maybe). Though this part has failed on machines people have had only had a few months (like mine). The plastic on this part is super hard and brittle as you saw. BTW, haven't watch this video in a while ... sorry, but it could have be a lot shorter and to more ot the point. Take care
Thanks for posting this video! I called Hoover customer service and they were no help other than offering a 15 % discount for me to purchase another carper cleaner from them! Checked my carpet cleaner after reviewing your video and low and behold the plastic piece you identified in the video was cracked. Now just waiting for my sealant to cure/dry so I can put back together and test for leaks.
Thanks so much. the exact problem. Unit fixed. Just can't believe that Hoover would not modify this or offer a free repair. I had used my unit 4 times on a couple of light area rugs; unfortunately this was past a year warranty period.
Just wanted to stop by and thank Shane (Do your thing!) for this excellent post, including his observations on how to repair the failed turbine pump assembly on the Power Scrub 50 We've had this unit for 2 or 3 years and have used it only 2 or 3 times (we don't clean our carpet until it really needs it !). I've very disappointed that such a critical part failed in such a short time -- it otherwise works very well. A couple points I noticed. First, the tab that holds the assembly down broke off on mine as I was pulling it out. I was being very careful and applied very little pressure. The plastic is very brittle. I glued the tab back on with marine grade epoxy. It seems sturdy enough. I used JB Weld and the LocTite silicone for the main repair. I used a pair of small c-clamps to hold the two pieces tightly together as the JB Weld cured overnight. I tested for leaks and it seems to be working fine. We'll see how long it lasts. Unbelievably, to me, Hoover continues to sell this unit, but they have discontinued the turbine pump assembly, so if you buy one and it fails -- which seems very likely -- you'll have to fix it yourself. Thanks again, Shane!
Thanks Ed, Yeah it's unfortunate that Hoover doesn't make this failing part (turbine pump assembly) much more robust as otherwise this is an excellent carpet cleaner. Hoover has to be aware of this ... I just don't get it. FYi, my Power Scrub 50 is still working fine with no leaks so you should be in good for future use. You mention they are no longer making and/or offering this part. What a shame. Hoover should offer a free repair (with a redesigned part) to all registered owners. Take care, Shayne
I feel your pain, I used mine a total of five times, four of which were just an entryway & once for a living room & it leaked all over after that. Trying to work with Hoover was useless.
Thank you for posting Shane. I just experienced the same problem with ours last week. We have had ours six years with no problems until now. It has been a great machine and like you said, cleans up spots, high traffic areas and ground in dirt very well.
Thank you so much for this video, it was so helpful. My machine had two broken screw posts, but I doubt I would have realized that was the problem without this video or located all the screws I needed to loosen. Your instructions were so easy to follow.
Thank you. Mine too has been leaking since I got it. At first, I thought it was residual water flowing from the line, but the leaks progressively increased. The leak was so bad the last time that I used it to shampoo dining room chairs. I ran out of water quickly, then saw the huge puddle all over my dining room floor (wood)! If my problem is the same as yours, I will fix and report back. Thank you for taking the time to share!
Thanks Shane. Exact the same problem. Two screws housing were broken. Assembly quality, over tighten screws caused screw housing to be almost ripped. I have used a super glue, and tights screws by hand enough to hold against gasket. No leaks. Thumbs up.
Shane - you were smart to fix the cracked/broken screw holes with superglue in the ABS plastic part. Superglue will very effectively weld ABS pieces and so long as you didn't over-tighten you should be okay. I made a comment denoting the problem with JB-Weld Original. The two pieces he's gluing together are ABS and PP-G30 (polypropylene) and JB-Weld is not effective adhering to PP.
Thank you! I only used my carpet cleaner minimal times, then it started leaking everywhere. I bought a part and it didn’t fix it. But your video did! I had 2 screws broken off. It works like a charm now!! I also put the epoxy around the entire thing too. Because I don’t want to deal with this again. Thanks for the great video and your help. Saved my Hoover steamer from the land fill. 😁
Cindy, That's awesome! I'm surprised the new part didn't fix it at least for a little. But, the plastic used for the part is so brittle it likely was already cracked when it arrived. Great to hear you got it fixed and thanks for the feedback!
I found such carpet scrubber in the trash room of my building, and picked it up, when testing it I realized it was leaking. You're instructions helped me fix the unit !
Hi Shane, add another one to your list of happy viewers! We used our shampooer ONCE, on 2nd time, it began leaking. It's been on list of things to do (way, way down the list) for 3 years. Wife was getting ready to chuck it last week so I decided to get started on it. Did not find any problem inside until....after watching your video. Voila! There it was way at the bottom, same thing as yours. Anyways, truly appreciate the help, saved me from buying another. Thank you. ✌️
Great to hear and it sounds like you got it fixed just before it wound up in the land fill. Mine has been fine for over a year and many uses ... so definitely worth the your time!
Same here - used it once, upon attempting to use the 2nd time, major leakage. Took it apart - two of the four posts broken off. Waiting for the sealant to dry. Thank you for this video Shane!
Dude, you saved my life! I followed the steps of your video and I fixed my problem with a 6 dollar glue. Mine had the same problem as yours and now is working again. Thank you so much. I did not have to spend >$100 in a new one. I love this vacuum, I think I just ran it too tough. Hoover is the best.
Same problem here. Hoover should be responsible, recall the product, and sell us a reliable product. Everyone has the same problem because of a cheap piece of plastic. Ridiculous!!!
Awesome video and super easy fix. I also have two nubs broken after using my new cleaner twice. It's crazy to think this is such a widespread problem that Hoover doesn't fix it themselves.
Thank you Shane. Just took mine apart, and I have 2 broken stems. Gluing as I type this thank you. Have had the sucker open soooo many times and could never find the problem. This 'gal' fixing her's too !!
Incredible! Exact problem and a great fix. Saved me from having to buy and wait for the water pump part. Was the first time I used JB Weld. Worked like a charm. Reach behind your left shoulder and pat yourself on the back because I can't do it!!!!!
Thanks Joe ... very kind of you! Yeah JB weld is the "cat's meow" and way better than typical epoxies (incredibly strong and bonds don't seem to degrade over time that I can tell. I have fixed everything you can image with it ... including leaks / other things on auto motors. If you did not know, JB Weld comes in a Kwik setup variety the will not run after 5 mins. ... so great on vertical items. The regular JB Weld is stronger but will run if you don't just mix it up and then wait about 30 minutes before applying it ... so great for horizontal surfaces. It works great on all metals, hard plastics, masonry, wood... just make surfaces are roughened and cleaned (rubbing alcohol, etc.). I fixed a very small part on my wife's FitBit watch a month ago with a pin head amount. Used fine sandpaper on slender edges and "welded" it. She is thrilled after first saying "no way" is that going to hold... ha!
Exactly what my issue was. Thank you for your video. What I don't get is why are there so many of us having the same issue? Shame on Hoover for making something cheaply and everybody is having same issue. I hadn't even used mine but maybe two times and it's sat for a few years because I don't have carpet but now that I want to do some of my area rugs it's been leaking. I tried to do the carpet runners on my steps and that's when it began leaking. I thought it had something to do with that attachment so I put it away, and now a year later I'm try to do a small rug and it was leaking again. Found your video and now I'm going to use Krazy glue and some silicone around it. I'm going to get in touch with Hoover and tell them about their issue. I probably will never buy another Hoover. Update: Tried the next day but this didn't fix the problem.
Brilliant! I had the same problem, opened it up and sure enough the same plastic piece with the screw was broken! I superglued it back in and all around and it worked like a charm. Saved me some bucks for sure! Thanks!
Awesome and good job ... glad it saved you some $s. I'll bet there are a lot of these machines sitting idle in a closet because of this problem. Or, Hoover gouged people a bunch to repair.
I had three broken screws. I first used JB Weld but it took a very long time to dry thoroughly. I then used Gorilla Glue that worked much better for me. I also glued the seam that goes around the circumference of the problem unit. Thank you for this video.
Great vid! Mine wasn't broken, but (even screwed down all the way), the plastic wasn't flush, making the gasket useless. Ended up using J-B Weld like you suggested, then screwing back down. Thank You!
Thanks a bunch! I just took mine apart, and let a little water run through to see where the leaks coming from and it’s the same faulty part as yours. Nothings broken but like yours it has a HUGE gap! I don’t have any sealant on hand so I’m going to try using a nail primer then a rubber base gel nail polish and cure it under the UV in layers to see if that does the trick for now. Will update later, you can assume it worked i don’t 😂
Hi and quite creative of you! I know some of the UV glues make for a water tight and strong bond. And yes, I would be interested to know if you think your fix is holding up.
Same problem, 2 screw posts broken, followed your instructions and JB Welded the posts, and used white silicone to seal everything up. It's clamped and I'm going to leave it sit for 24 hours to be sure. Thank you for this post. Like everyone keeps saying, i can't believe that Hoover hasn't addressed this issue. Do they want to lose all their carpet cleaning business to Bissell? Addendum: Next day-(today.) While wrestling the unit back into place after reattaching the larger hose, the smaller hose broke off, leaving the protruding plastic tube end inside the small hose. Cheap plastic. Going to try and insert a short (1"), piece of brass tubing inside of the hose and JB Welding the whole thing back in place.
Well the tube insert idea worked well, but the entire unit started leaking from around the seams on the larger body. Sealed that up with JB Weld and waited another few days for that to cure. Squirted some red food dye into the larger hose nipple to check for leaks. No leaks! Put it all back together, put the water tank on, and let it sit for a while. Leaked like a sieve. Water everywhere. Don't understand it. Going to check that diaphragm that works with the trigger release tomorrow and see if there might be problem there.
Thank you.. After 1.5 years I faced the same issue, clearly the PVC and part faces fatigue due to it poor quality of material.. - 2 screw holds were broken and pvc plate started to develop fatigue cracks. - Used super glue to keep plastic screw holds back together as closely as possible and extensively used JB water weld silicon paste to keep it from leaking and breaking further.. Leak has stopped its back all thanks to this video , $7 fix works well. Thanks again..
THANK YOU for this video! I have mine apart for the same problem and was boggled and hesitant to start taking the components and hoses apart. I really appreciate this!
Thanks for the video. U were spot on in your direction and explained everything thoroughly and showed trouble points and a solution. Enjoy your night n so will I cleaning what my old lady needs!
Thanks for the hope! I had only used mine a few times, then it decided to do this all over our nice wood floor beneath an area rug I was attempting to clean. What a mess!
THANK YOU. I'm sitting here taking my own machine apart because it's dumping water everywhere. I was hoping someone had already figured out what the issue was to save myself some trial and error, and sure enough, you had!
Thank you for this tutorial! I have a brand new grandbaby coming over and my Hoover leaked water everywhere! I felt so defeated until I found this video! I appreciate you!!
Agreed and unreal. When I first called Hoover for advice on this situation they wanted close to $90 just to take a look at my Spin Scrub 50. And, the service guy made some comment to the effect of "You know, these machines aren't built to last forever"! I responded with mine is only 6 months old and hung up.
Thank you! Very same problem and I had initially come to the same conclusion as you regarding that top valve in the handle. Even rigged up a spring to the trigger to better retract it off of the valve but of course, didn’t help. Had the same failure point as yourself. Very helpful
Thank you sooooo much! I had the same issue but two broken screws and the other two are not looking so hot! Now I’m just waiting for the silicone to dry!
OH MY!!! 🤦🏽♀️You are surely correct-exact problem👍🏽👍🏽 in the #27565 area, but I think I will repair w/glue for now, because another part cost just as much as the new vacuum
Hi All, Fyi I've been using my PowerScrub 50 a lot lately ... carpets look great and my 50 is still going strong and leak free after my fix 3+ years ago! Please subscribe if you are so inclined, as I'm planning to post more videos soon!
Can't thank you enough! Exactly the same problem on my machine. What really irks me is how unbelievably cheap and flimsy these parts are - thin, brittle plastic just waiting to fail. That's what we get for losing control and losing pride in manufacturing. Cheap Asian goods flood our markets, kill our jobs, and we get sold junk. You just have to adapt and become a Mr. Fixit with the help of good YT videos like this one.
Having pets, over the years I've gone through a number of these machines. For a while I just tossed out the old one but now I see that Hoover calls this a 'professional' machine and it costs a lot more. So I've been saving them as they have problems and have spares for parts.
Outstanding!!!! Went through the same problem...assumed it was the little diaphragm looking thing as well and replaced it with no success and gave up....cant wait to get back to it now....great video.
Awesome! Good luck and suspect you will be back in business shortly. BTW, I've been using my PowerScrub quite a bit latley (after fixing) and it's working great and no leaks!
FYi, I sent this message to Joe Furr, but thought you all might benefit and save some some cash with JB Weld: Thanks Joe ... very kind of you! Yeah JB weld is the "cat's meow" and way better than typical epoxies (incredibly strong and bonds don't seem to degrade over time that I can tell. I have fixed everything you can image with it ... including leaks / other things on auto motors. If you did not know, JB Weld comes in a Kwik setup variety the will not run after 5 mins. ... so great on vertical items. The regular JB Weld is stronger but will run if you don't just mix it up and then wait about 30 minutes before applying it ... so great for horizontal surfaces. It works great on all metals, hard plastics, masonry, wood... just make surfaces are roughened and cleaned (rubbing alcohol, etc.). I fixed a very small part on my wife's FitBit watch a month ago with a pin head amount. Used fine sandpaper on slender edges and "welded" it. She is thrilled after first saying "no way" is that going to hold... ha!
Same problem with me. For people "less handy", just turn the water reservoir dial to "wash" and keep it empty..... that way any water left in the "rinse" will stay put. Great fix though! Thanks!!
Our FH50150 started leaking from the bottom after about three uses. We called Hoover and they took care of the problem by sending a new machine, no questions asked. I disassemble the the unit out of curiosity and found two of the mounting screw pins were broken from the pump.
Cannot say Thank You Enough!! This is what was wrong with our Hoover. Not used much so was surprised there was an issue. got our stairs done on a rainy day!! :):):):):)
I just found this video on Christmas Day. Merry Christmas to me! You hit the nail right on the head. My problem is that two of my screws are loose (pun intended). Gonna attempt the repair as soon as I get the recommended sealant. Thanks...
Thank you for the video! Mine doesn’t have any screws broken or cracked, but the clips holding it around are broken. Going to try sealing both around the screws and around the middle. Hopefully fixes the leaking taking place.
This was almost exactly the problem with mine. Fortunately I had an old machine with other problems but it hadn't been a leaker... so I just swapped that part from one to the other and now it's good.
You are welcome Celilia. Let me know if you have any questions ... it's just amazing how many people have had this exact same problem. One guy posted a while back that he found one of these machines in the trash area at his apartment complex. He tried it, it leaked, he found this video, and now has a free (perfectly good) carpet shampooer!
Thank you, thank you! I sometimes feel these things only happen to those of us with a tool box! Lol. Your remedy will be applied tomorrow! Thanks again and be well!
Thank you for putting this video online. I'm having the same problem with my carpet cleaner. I hope that it is as simple to fix like you made it seem. I'll let you know. Thank you!! I really appreciate it.
Thank you!!! I have 2 broken posts in mine, and am entirely unwilling to spend $60 on a new pump that’s going to do the exact same thing. I’m hoping this fix will solve our issue!!
Hi Alyssa, I used the original JB Weld to glue the broken screw posts back on. See: www.homedepot.com/p/J-B-Weld-Two-1-oz-Twin-Tube-Cold-Weld-8265-s/100189012 . May a friend of neighbor has some you can borrow. I then used light sand paper to roughen up the surfaces (under where you now see the black silicon in the video) and rinsed the dust off/dried. This allows for way better adherence. I would use Locktite's clear silicon (it's aquarium grade and at Home Depot right by the Paint desk) to cover the entire area where the two parts of pump screw together. It doesn't need to be pretty ... just work it in a bit with a toothpick or similar... especially on the one side where all the nooks and crannies are. This should get you back in business ... let me know if I can assist further!
Thank you!!!! I was going to toss it. But this was the exact issue and a perfect fix. My unit is not the deluxe and the internal components for this repair look identical. Again thank you thank you!
I used superglue to glue the posts, then silicone to seal the plastic. People complaining about this need to know that plastic and rubber DETERIORATES OVER TIME. This is not a "Hoover problem", but any device that uses plastic. I also use stronger cleaners than the factory cleaner, which can ruin seals, and have had similar issues with toilet flappers + clorox drops, and also sink hoses made with plastic connectors. This is TYPICAL use for any cleaning product + plastic/rubber. DON'T KID YOURSELF THINKING THIS IS BRAND FAULT, as it is solely plastic lifespan, and you can DIY fix or buy a new device. Any alternative brand will have the same problems down the road. At least Hoover doesn't use BELTS, and like the man said, this cleaner works fine after fixing the broken plastic. Easy fix.
We all understand that Plastic and Rubber degrades over time. But your comment is total BS! Most of the folks having this leaking problem experienced it within a few months of purchasing the their Hoover PowerScrub 50. It's also obvious the plastic in the failing part is very low grade and brittle.
@@doyourthingcowboy I've had mine over a year, maybe 2. Old enough to have rusty screws near the scrubbers. If everyone is experiencing the failure at the same time, the problem probably isn't related to how long you've used it, but when the device was manufactured and sat in storage making the plastic brittle. The design is flawed and used plastic that poorly ages, so that is a problem, but it also is an easy fix and the rest of the design is solid. At least with the problem known, people can preemptively glue the part and never have it break. Other than this issue, the cleaner works better than anything else in the same price range, and is very simple to fix unlike brands that go out of their way to make fixing difficult. Out of all the people complaining, nobody has mentioned a better alternative, and I think the primary reason for that is that there isn't one. You'd have to massively increase your spending to get something better, which would probably be near commercial grade. There's nothing better for the price, and it's easily fixed.
@@JohnDoe-ip3oq I can't agreed more! Aside for this one issue, the machine has excellent design and works incredibly well. Our carpets look, feel, and smell fantastic after using our Hoover PowerScrub 50. I think the results are as good as a professional clean.
That's great and good job Ymycake and bet you scored a few points with your husband! I'm just curious, what kind of sealant did you use to fix your machine?
This is the epitome of planned obsolescence. Mine broke 1 month after the warranty expired and I too couldn't figure out what was going on. After I watched this video and took it apart I can see the same issue occurred with mine. The interesting thing is that the older models I owned worked for years before we had any issues. Time to leave reviews on Amazon so other people are not taken advantage of.
Had the same issue after using that machine only twice. 2 of the mounting screw were broken. After some imagination I was able to fix it. I will not recommend to buy that Hoover model until they fix the problem.
Yea they call that diaphragm the 'reservoir' which isn't aptly named at all, lol. Did the same, replaced it and thought ya, I get to do my upholstery like I planned... fortunately I had it on the tile floor but was mortified when the water still poured out. Guess I'll take the big cover off, this respect is exactly what's going on with mine also.
found 3 of the 4 screws were broken. waiting for the replacement part. I could not get the screws out. thanks for the video. I will seal the new part with reinforcement before placing it in. thanks again
@@jamesikwon sorry it has been a while since I repaired the seal and I do not have the power scrub anymore, however I looked online (hoover website) and found the part. It has a listing for each part with pictures on the web site and then did a search for the part. Hope that helps. The repair video also mentions the part I think. It was not available at Hoover but at another website
Why do people insist on taking videos in portrait mode instead of landscape mode????? You only get half the picture in the shot at a time and you have to keep moving the camera to get everything in. I can't understand why this is done sooooo much??? Why do we all have widescreen TVs and phones and people use portrait mode and defeat this.
Thanks for the video, mine did the same thing except for it broke two studs off and so I am going to replace the part. I’m going to do the same as you and seal the new one up on the outside just as you did as well.
Thank you for this video it was very helpful. I followed the steps I did have exactly the same problem as you have. Prior to finding your video I had replaced the seal at the bottom of the water and solution tank. However after both of these repairs mine is still pouring water out the bottom. Does anybody have any other suggestions for me to figure out where it's leaking from?
Man, I really appreciate you and all the people like you that make these fix it videos. As a Mom with limited funds it makes all the difference. Besides the fact it's always better to fix something yourself vs pay to repair or replace.
Thanks Kristi, So glad this helped you out! Nobody likes getting ripped off ... and smart people like saving a little cash when they can!
Yes thanks gonna see if i can fix mine too
FYi, I just found out a few months ago that LockTite now sells ($5 +/-) a clear, silicon, caulk suitable/safe for aquariums, etc. It has a vinegar smell to it and will stick permanently to about anything and is watertight and super tough (superior to regular silicon). Bought some at Home Depot to repair a leak in my chest waders. If you do not have something else already on hand (i.e. silicon, gutter sealant, etc.), and plan to seal the whole failing part (as I did in the video) I would recommend this as the preferred sealant for use on this fix. You could use this for the entire job or use JB Weld to glue the part in place and then completely seal with Silicon.
Also, a couple of you have asked about what I mean by "roughing up" broken parts before gluing then together. What I mean is simply using sand paper to lightly roughen up the surfaces of each part. This removes any dirt/contaminants and provides for more micro surfaces for the glue to stick too.
Thanks for watching and for all the positive posts. I'm glad so many of you have fixed your carpet cleaners, saved some money, and didn't throw it out and by a new one. BTW, this probably should have been a 3-4 minute video, but it sounds like for most of you the 10 minutes was worth your time.
Thanks for the video. Worked on my cleaner about a year ago but since has began to leak again. May have to do again but this time with 3M marine sealant I have for my boat. But I was wondering if you ever found out the name for this part?
Oops never mind..Found the name. (Water pump)..anyways considering buying one for around $25 on line. Thanks again for the video.
Yes, worth the time. You seem like a guy just trying to help others. Thanks.
I bought this unit 2 years ago. Decided to do spring cleaning. The water was draining onto the floor and I couldn't figure it out. I called Hoover to get a quote and was told Hoover does not make that part anymore. So I asked him for the part number. It's 440005353, Water Pump. I saw a gap on my WP and noticed 2 of the four screws were loose and the housing was pulling away from the body. Bought a brand new WP off of Amazon for $69 dollars. Got the Amazon Prime version and for the overnight shipping. I couldn't wait. Now if it leaks again I know to use sealant next time. I saw a tear down video on youtube by an authorized dealer where he said the water pump is known to be brittle and easily breaks. Go figure. So thanks for the tip.
Hello. Can this piece be bought separately and replaced? I glued the entire piece everywhere with LockTite and it still leaks everywhere.
Same problem. And broken in exactly the same place. Amazing. Thanks for making this video and helping me figure this out!
This was totally helpful. Thanks Shane! A couple of additional notes: I used a 1" putty knife to run along the front of the cover after taking out the screws in order to release it a little easier. I used a popsicle stick to apply the epoxy around the outside of the piece, which provided a solid seal with a rounded edge. As you suggested, a flat toothpick was essential to get the hard-to-reach spots. I don't have a magnetic screwdriver, so when re-installing the screw that holds the tab in place, I used some DAP Bluestick Adhesive Putty on the screw head so it would stay on the screwdriver until I could get it in place. My last thought is that I think our problem happened when I stored the carpet cleaner in our (Vermont) barn last winter and the water in the piece froze and expanded. I'll be storing it in the house this winter! Thanks again for this great fix!!
Good tips and yeah, the water in yours may have frozen (maybe). Though this part has failed on machines people have had only had a few months (like mine). The plastic on this part is super hard and brittle as you saw. BTW, haven't watch this video in a while ... sorry, but it could have be a lot shorter and to more ot the point. Take care
6 years later and this video saved me some money and a trip to the store to fix this part. Thank you!!
You are welcome and great to hear!
Thanks for posting this video! I called Hoover customer service and they were no help other than offering a 15 % discount for me to purchase another carper cleaner from them! Checked my carpet cleaner after reviewing your video and low and behold the plastic piece you identified in the video was cracked. Now just waiting for my sealant to cure/dry so I can put back together and test for leaks.
👍 John, You should be good to go! My Hoover is still working great since posting this video.
Thanks so much. the exact problem. Unit fixed. Just can't believe that Hoover would not modify this or offer a free repair. I had used my unit 4 times on a couple of light area rugs; unfortunately this was past a year warranty period.
Extremely helpful! I've been trying to figure out why my spin scrub 50 kept leaking, and almost paid 80 dollars to fix it. Great Video thanks you!
Just wanted to stop by and thank Shane (Do your thing!) for this excellent post, including his observations on how to repair the failed turbine pump assembly on the Power Scrub 50
We've had this unit for 2 or 3 years and have used it only 2 or 3 times (we don't clean our carpet until it really needs it !). I've very disappointed that such a critical part failed in such a short time -- it otherwise works very well.
A couple points I noticed. First, the tab that holds the assembly down broke off on mine as I was pulling it out. I was being very careful and applied very little pressure. The plastic is very brittle. I glued the tab back on with marine grade epoxy. It seems sturdy enough.
I used JB Weld and the LocTite silicone for the main repair. I used a pair of small c-clamps to hold the two pieces tightly together as the JB Weld cured overnight. I tested for leaks and it seems to be working fine. We'll see how long it lasts.
Unbelievably, to me, Hoover continues to sell this unit, but they have discontinued the turbine pump assembly, so if you buy one and it fails -- which seems very likely -- you'll have to fix it yourself.
Thanks again, Shane!
Thanks Ed, Yeah it's unfortunate that Hoover doesn't make this failing part (turbine pump assembly) much more robust as otherwise this is an excellent carpet cleaner. Hoover has to be aware of this ... I just don't get it. FYi, my Power Scrub 50 is still working fine with no leaks so you should be in good for future use. You mention they are no longer making and/or offering this part. What a shame. Hoover should offer a free repair (with a redesigned part) to all registered owners. Take care, Shayne
I feel your pain, I used mine a total of five times, four of which were just an entryway & once for a living room & it leaked all over after that. Trying to work with Hoover was useless.
@@tiffaniroll3617 Ours has been working well for 2 years now since the repair. If you can apply Shane's fix, it will last. Good luck.
Thank you for posting Shane. I just experienced the same problem with ours last week. We have had ours six years with no problems until now. It has been a great machine and like you said, cleans up spots, high traffic areas and ground in dirt very well.
Thank you so much for this video, it was so helpful. My machine had two broken screw posts, but I doubt I would have realized that was the problem without this video or located all the screws I needed to loosen. Your instructions were so easy to follow.
Thank you. Mine too has been leaking since I got it. At first, I thought it was residual water flowing from the line, but the leaks progressively increased. The leak was so bad the last time that I used it to shampoo dining room chairs. I ran out of water quickly, then saw the huge puddle all over my dining room floor (wood)! If my problem is the same as yours, I will fix and report back. Thank you for taking the time to share!
Thanks Shane. Exact the same problem. Two screws housing were broken. Assembly quality, over tighten screws caused screw housing to be almost ripped.
I have used a super glue, and tights screws by hand enough to hold against gasket. No leaks.
Thumbs up.
Shane - you were smart to fix the cracked/broken screw holes with superglue in the ABS plastic part. Superglue will very effectively weld ABS pieces and so long as you didn't over-tighten you should be okay. I made a comment denoting the problem with JB-Weld Original. The two pieces he's gluing together are ABS and PP-G30 (polypropylene) and JB-Weld is not effective adhering to PP.
Thank you! I only used my carpet cleaner minimal times, then it started leaking everywhere. I bought a part and it didn’t fix it. But your video did! I had 2 screws broken off. It works like a charm now!! I also put the epoxy around the entire thing too. Because I don’t want to deal with this again. Thanks for the great video and your help. Saved my Hoover steamer from the land fill. 😁
Cindy, That's awesome! I'm surprised the new part didn't fix it at least for a little. But, the plastic used for the part is so brittle it likely was already cracked when it arrived. Great to hear you got it fixed and thanks for the feedback!
I found such carpet scrubber in the trash room of my building, and picked it up, when testing it I realized it was leaking. You're instructions helped me fix the unit !
Awesome and good job Maxime! You just got yourself a free carpet cleaner ...
Hi Shane, add another one to your list of happy viewers! We used our shampooer ONCE, on 2nd time, it began leaking. It's been on list of things to do (way, way down the list) for 3 years. Wife was getting ready to chuck it last week so I decided to get started on it. Did not find any problem inside until....after watching your video. Voila! There it was way at the bottom, same thing as yours. Anyways, truly appreciate the help, saved me from buying another. Thank you. ✌️
Great to hear and it sounds like you got it fixed just before it wound up in the land fill. Mine has been fine for over a year and many uses ... so definitely worth the your time!
Same here - used it once, upon attempting to use the 2nd time, major leakage. Took it apart - two of the four posts broken off. Waiting for the sealant to dry. Thank you for this video Shane!
Thank you. Exactly the problem with our machine after only two uses and your video gave me all I needed to fix it.
Dude, you saved my life! I followed the steps of your video and I fixed my problem with a 6 dollar glue. Mine had the same problem as yours and now is working again. Thank you so much. I did not have to spend >$100 in a new one. I love this vacuum, I think I just ran it too tough. Hoover is the best.
Yep, the same problem with my machine. They discontinued the part so I'm going to cement it.
Same problem here. Hoover should be responsible, recall the product, and sell us a reliable product. Everyone has the same problem because of a cheap piece of plastic. Ridiculous!!!
This machine has lasted us about 6yrs and more thanks to your video. Thank you! I learned so much.
Awesome video and super easy fix. I also have two nubs broken after using my new cleaner twice. It's crazy to think this is such a widespread problem that Hoover doesn't fix it themselves.
Thanks Matt, I'm with you ... this part is poorly designed or was designed to fail?
Thank you Shane. Just took mine apart, and I have 2 broken stems. Gluing as I type this thank you. Have had the sucker open soooo many times and could never find the problem. This 'gal' fixing her's too !!
Incredible! Exact problem and a great fix. Saved me from having to buy and wait for the water pump part. Was the first time I used JB Weld. Worked like a charm. Reach behind your left shoulder and pat yourself on the back because I can't do it!!!!!
Thanks Joe ... very kind of you! Yeah JB weld is the "cat's meow" and way better than typical epoxies (incredibly strong and bonds don't seem to degrade over time that I can tell. I have fixed everything you can image with it ... including leaks / other things on auto motors. If you did not know, JB Weld comes in a Kwik setup variety the will not run after 5 mins. ... so great on vertical items. The regular JB Weld is stronger but will run if you don't just mix it up and then wait about 30 minutes before applying it ... so great for horizontal surfaces. It works great on all metals, hard plastics, masonry, wood... just make surfaces are roughened and cleaned (rubbing alcohol, etc.). I fixed a very small part on my wife's FitBit watch a month ago with a pin head amount. Used fine sandpaper on slender edges and "welded" it. She is thrilled after first saying "no way" is that going to hold... ha!
Exactly what my issue was. Thank you for your video. What I don't get is why are there so many of us having the same issue? Shame on Hoover for making something cheaply and everybody is having same issue. I hadn't even used mine but maybe two times and it's sat for a few years because I don't have carpet but now that I want to do some of my area rugs it's been leaking. I tried to do the carpet runners on my steps and that's when it began leaking. I thought it had something to do with that attachment so I put it away, and now a year later I'm try to do a small rug and it was leaking again. Found your video and now I'm going to use Krazy glue and some silicone around it. I'm going to get in touch with Hoover and tell them about their issue. I probably will never buy another Hoover.
Update: Tried the next day but this didn't fix the problem.
Brilliant! I had the same problem, opened it up and sure enough the same plastic piece with the screw was broken! I superglued it back in and all around and it worked like a charm. Saved me some bucks for sure! Thanks!
Awesome and good job ... glad it saved you some $s. I'll bet there are a lot of these machines sitting idle in a closet because of this problem. Or, Hoover gouged people a bunch to repair.
I had three broken screws. I first used JB Weld but it took a very long time to dry thoroughly. I then used Gorilla Glue that worked much better for me. I also glued the seam that goes around the circumference of the problem unit. Thank you for this video.
Great vid! Mine wasn't broken, but (even screwed down all the way), the plastic wasn't flush, making the gasket useless. Ended up using J-B Weld like you suggested, then screwing back down. Thank You!
Thanks a bunch! I just took mine apart, and let a little water run through to see where the leaks coming from and it’s the same faulty part as yours. Nothings broken but like yours it has a HUGE gap! I don’t have any sealant on hand so I’m going to try using a nail primer then a rubber base gel nail polish and cure it under the UV in layers to see if that does the trick for now. Will update later, you can assume it worked i don’t 😂
Hi and quite creative of you! I know some of the UV glues make for a water tight and strong bond. And yes, I would be interested to know if you think your fix is holding up.
Same problem, 2 screw posts broken, followed your instructions and JB Welded the posts, and used white silicone to seal everything up.
It's clamped and I'm going to leave it sit for 24 hours to be sure. Thank you for this post. Like everyone keeps saying, i can't believe that Hoover hasn't addressed this issue.
Do they want to lose all their carpet cleaning business to Bissell?
Addendum: Next day-(today.) While wrestling the unit back into place after reattaching the larger hose, the smaller hose broke off, leaving the protruding plastic tube end inside the small hose.
Cheap plastic. Going to try and insert a short (1"), piece of brass tubing inside of the hose and JB Welding the whole thing back in place.
Well the tube insert idea worked well, but the entire unit started leaking from around the seams on the larger body. Sealed that up with JB Weld and waited another few days for that to cure. Squirted some red food dye into the larger hose nipple to check for leaks. No leaks! Put it all back together, put the water tank on, and let it sit for a while.
Leaked like a sieve. Water everywhere. Don't understand it. Going to check that diaphragm that works with the trigger release tomorrow and see if there might be problem there.
Thank you.. After 1.5 years I faced the same issue, clearly the PVC and part faces fatigue due to it poor quality of material..
- 2 screw holds were broken and pvc plate started to develop fatigue cracks.
- Used super glue to keep plastic screw holds back together as closely as possible and extensively used JB water weld silicon paste to keep it from leaking and breaking further..
Leak has stopped its back all thanks to this video , $7 fix works well. Thanks again..
Ditto, ditto, ditto. Just got it back together. WORKING. You are MY HERO. Make sure tighten piece firmly or cover does not cooperate.
THANK YOU for this video! I have mine apart for the same problem and was boggled and hesitant to start taking the components and hoses apart. I really appreciate this!
Your are quite welcome Lisa! Let me know if you any questions and take care...
Thanks for the video. U were spot on in your direction and explained everything thoroughly and showed trouble points and a solution. Enjoy your night n so will I cleaning what my old lady needs!
Thanks for the hope! I had only used mine a few times, then it decided to do this all over our nice wood floor beneath an area rug I was attempting to clean. What a mess!
Sorry to hear that! Did this happen with new or near new machine? Have you tried my fix yet?
Had 2 screws broken. Great video and fix . Thanks!
Me to
i was frustrated and going to just buy a Rug Doctor but watched your video. Saved 400 bucks! Thank you!
Awesome ... glad the fix worked out and you saved some $$$s
THANK YOU. I'm sitting here taking my own machine apart because it's dumping water everywhere. I was hoping someone had already figured out what the issue was to save myself some trial and error, and sure enough, you had!
You are welcome Lily! If you have any questions, let me know.
Thank you for this tutorial! I have a brand new grandbaby coming over and my Hoover leaked water everywhere! I felt so defeated until I found this video! I appreciate you!!
Hi Erika, So glad to hear this helped you out and hopefully your carpet(s) are clean for your new grandbaby!
Thank you, I cant believe there are over 100k of us with the same exact problem, waiting for epoxy to dry, will see if it leaks tomorrow.
Agreed and unreal. When I first called Hoover for advice on this situation they wanted close to $90 just to take a look at my Spin Scrub 50. And, the service guy made some comment to the effect of "You know, these machines aren't built to last forever"! I responded with mine is only 6 months old and hung up.
Oh and let me know if you have any questions/issues.
Same problem... wow; i can’t believe so so many people have this problem! Thank you so much!
Thank you! Very same problem and I had initially come to the same conclusion as you regarding that top valve in the handle. Even rigged up a spring to the trigger to better retract it off of the valve but of course, didn’t help. Had the same failure point as yourself. Very helpful
Thank you so much for sharing! Mine was broken exactly like yours! It took no time for this gal to fix it.
Thank you sooooo much! I had the same issue but two broken screws and the other two are not looking so hot! Now I’m just waiting for the silicone to dry!
OH MY!!! 🤦🏽♀️You are surely correct-exact problem👍🏽👍🏽 in the #27565 area, but I think I will repair w/glue for now, because another part cost just as much as the new vacuum
Hi All, Fyi I've been using my PowerScrub 50 a lot lately ... carpets look great and my 50 is still going strong and leak free after my fix 3+ years ago! Please subscribe if you are so inclined, as I'm planning to post more videos soon!
Can't thank you enough! Exactly the same problem on my machine. What really irks me is how unbelievably cheap and flimsy these parts are - thin, brittle plastic just waiting to fail. That's what we get for losing control and losing pride in manufacturing. Cheap Asian goods flood our markets, kill our jobs, and we get sold junk. You just have to adapt and become a Mr. Fixit with the help of good YT videos like this one.
Having pets, over the years I've gone through a number of these machines. For a while I just tossed out the old one but now I see that Hoover calls this a 'professional' machine and it costs a lot more. So I've been saving them as they have problems and have spares for parts.
Great video. I had the same problem and now good to go. Thank you again for your expertise problem solving!
Thanks for this! Mine had two broken posts. A little super glue gel and a liberal amount of GE Bath & Tub silicon and I'm back in business.
Nice!
Thank you for this fix.
Wish i had found your blog before I bought the tank gasket and water shut off.,
Outstanding!!!! Went through the same problem...assumed it was the little diaphragm looking thing as well and replaced it with no success and gave up....cant wait to get back to it now....great video.
Awesome! Good luck and suspect you will be back in business shortly. BTW, I've been using my PowerScrub quite a bit latley (after fixing) and it's working great and no leaks!
FYi, I sent this message to Joe Furr, but thought you all might benefit and save some some cash with JB Weld:
Thanks Joe ... very kind of you! Yeah JB weld is the "cat's meow" and way better than typical epoxies (incredibly strong and bonds don't seem to degrade over time that I can tell. I have fixed everything you can image with it ... including leaks / other things on auto motors. If you did not know, JB Weld comes in a Kwik setup variety the will not run after 5 mins. ... so great on vertical items. The regular JB Weld is stronger but will run if you don't just mix it up and then wait about 30 minutes before applying it ... so great for horizontal surfaces. It works great on all metals, hard plastics, masonry, wood... just make surfaces are roughened and cleaned (rubbing alcohol, etc.). I fixed a very small part on my wife's FitBit watch a month ago with a pin head amount. Used fine sandpaper on slender edges and "welded" it. She is thrilled after first saying "no way" is that going to hold... ha!
I had the same issue. Thank you so much for sharing, very helpful!
I did also.. i had 2 broken screws. What a cheap piece of crap this design is.... wow.
Same problem with me. For people "less handy", just turn the water reservoir dial to "wash" and keep it empty..... that way any water left in the "rinse" will stay put. Great fix though! Thanks!!
Our FH50150 started leaking from the bottom after about three uses. We called Hoover and they took care of the problem by sending a new machine, no questions asked. I disassemble the the unit out of curiosity and found two of the mounting screw pins were broken from the pump.
Interesting ... so it sounds like the same problem? I don't know what's up with Hoover.
Hundred percent worked for me using 5-minute epoxy. Thank you!
Awesome... glad to hear it!
You are amazing for making this video ... such great detail ... you are much appreciated my good sir 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks! Same problem for me, and I assumed it was the valve assembly at the top as well. URGH.
Same issue here except 2 screws stripped/broken. Epoxy is drying now - thanks!
Cannot say Thank You Enough!! This is what was wrong with our Hoover. Not used much so was surprised there was an issue. got our stairs done on a rainy day!! :):):):):)
Fantastic! Found two of the screw fasteners broken and your fix was perfect! Thanks for posting it!
You are welcome Patches! Glad to hear the fix is working well for you ...
I just found this video on Christmas Day. Merry Christmas to me! You hit the nail right on the head. My problem is that two of my screws are loose (pun intended). Gonna attempt the repair as soon as I get the recommended sealant. Thanks...
Thank you for the video! Mine doesn’t have any screws broken or cracked, but the clips holding it around are broken. Going to try sealing both around the screws and around the middle. Hopefully fixes the leaking taking place.
This was almost exactly the problem with mine. Fortunately I had an old machine with other problems but it hadn't been a leaker... so I just swapped that part from one to the other and now it's good.
Very useful, thank you!!! Had to fix the same problem (broke in 2 places), and now i should have my shampooer back (waiting for the sealant to fix).
You are welcome Celilia. Let me know if you have any questions ... it's just amazing how many people have had this exact same problem. One guy posted a while back that he found one of these machines in the trash area at his apartment complex. He tried it, it leaked, he found this video, and now has a free (perfectly good) carpet shampooer!
Same problem here , snapped in the same place , thanks for the info
I’m having the same problem, I’m taking it back to the store, wish me luck. Great video, I just don’t feel comfortable attempting this myself.
Same problem. I followed your instructions and it's an easy fix. Your video was easy to follow.
Thanks Dorothy! Yeah it's really unbelievable the number if people who have had this issue ... once fixed it's a great carpet cleaner.
Thank you, thank you! I sometimes feel these things only happen to those of us with a tool box! Lol. Your remedy will be applied tomorrow! Thanks again and be well!
Thank you for putting this video online. I'm having the same problem with my carpet cleaner. I hope that it is as simple to fix like you made it seem. I'll let you know. Thank you!! I really appreciate it.
You are welcome Sarah! Let me know if I can help or answer any questions you might have.
Thank you!!! I have 2 broken posts in mine, and am entirely unwilling to spend $60 on a new pump that’s going to do the exact same thing. I’m hoping this fix will solve our issue!!
Hi Alyssa, I used the original JB Weld to glue the broken screw posts back on. See: www.homedepot.com/p/J-B-Weld-Two-1-oz-Twin-Tube-Cold-Weld-8265-s/100189012 . May a friend of neighbor has some you can borrow. I then used light sand paper to roughen up the surfaces (under where you now see the black silicon in the video) and rinsed the dust off/dried. This allows for way better adherence. I would use Locktite's clear silicon (it's aquarium grade and at Home Depot right by the Paint desk) to cover the entire area where the two parts of pump screw together. It doesn't need to be pretty ... just work it in a bit with a toothpick or similar... especially on the one side where all the nooks and crannies are. This should get you back in business ... let me know if I can assist further!
Thanks for this video !! I got two screws broken. Will be trying the fix as shown by you.
Same problem, both bottom tabs broke off. Thanks for the fix, appreciate you!
You the real MVP man! Thanks, I actually had two screws broken 🤦🏾♂️
Same
Thanks Shane! Same exact issue for me! Looks like a design flaw. Definitely the Achilles heal in this design. Appreciate your video!
You bet! Mine has been working fine the last couple of years with use 4-5 times a year.
Thank you!!!! I was going to toss it. But this was the exact issue and a perfect fix. My unit is not the deluxe and the internal components for this repair look identical. Again thank you thank you!
you machine looks new and clean! mine started leaking after 7 years but other than that was awesome machine
I used superglue to glue the posts, then silicone to seal the plastic. People complaining about this need to know that plastic and rubber DETERIORATES OVER TIME. This is not a "Hoover problem", but any device that uses plastic. I also use stronger cleaners than the factory cleaner, which can ruin seals, and have had similar issues with toilet flappers + clorox drops, and also sink hoses made with plastic connectors. This is TYPICAL use for any cleaning product + plastic/rubber. DON'T KID YOURSELF THINKING THIS IS BRAND FAULT, as it is solely plastic lifespan, and you can DIY fix or buy a new device. Any alternative brand will have the same problems down the road. At least Hoover doesn't use BELTS, and like the man said, this cleaner works fine after fixing the broken plastic. Easy fix.
We all understand that Plastic and Rubber degrades over time. But your comment is total BS! Most of the folks having this leaking problem experienced it within a few months of purchasing the their Hoover PowerScrub 50. It's also obvious the plastic in the failing part is very low grade and brittle.
@@doyourthingcowboy I've had mine over a year, maybe 2. Old enough to have rusty screws near the scrubbers. If everyone is experiencing the failure at the same time, the problem probably isn't related to how long you've used it, but when the device was manufactured and sat in storage making the plastic brittle. The design is flawed and used plastic that poorly ages, so that is a problem, but it also is an easy fix and the rest of the design is solid. At least with the problem known, people can preemptively glue the part and never have it break. Other than this issue, the cleaner works better than anything else in the same price range, and is very simple to fix unlike brands that go out of their way to make fixing difficult. Out of all the people complaining, nobody has mentioned a better alternative, and I think the primary reason for that is that there isn't one. You'd have to massively increase your spending to get something better, which would probably be near commercial grade. There's nothing better for the price, and it's easily fixed.
@@JohnDoe-ip3oq I can't agreed more! Aside for this one issue, the machine has excellent design and works incredibly well. Our carpets look, feel, and smell fantastic after using our Hoover PowerScrub 50. I think the results are as good as a professional clean.
Thank you so much you saved my machine I had same problem and i fixed it and surprised my husband 😊thanks again 🙏🏼
That's great and good job Ymycake and bet you scored a few points with your husband! I'm just curious, what kind of sealant did you use to fix your machine?
This is the epitome of planned obsolescence. Mine broke 1 month after the warranty expired and I too couldn't figure out what was going on. After I watched this video and took it apart I can see the same issue occurred with mine. The interesting thing is that the older models I owned worked for years before we had any issues. Time to leave reviews on Amazon so other people are not taken advantage of.
Thank you, great video. Excellent details. Ours is doing the exact same thing😊👍
Thanks! That's the problem with mine. Waiting for the glue to dry. Hopefully the seal will hold. Thanks again!
Hi William, Just curious how you made out with your fix to your Powerscrub 50?
Had the same issue after using that machine only twice. 2 of the mounting screw were broken. After some imagination I was able to fix it. I will not recommend to buy that Hoover model until they fix the problem.
Yea they call that diaphragm the 'reservoir' which isn't aptly named at all, lol. Did the same, replaced it and thought ya, I get to do my upholstery like I planned... fortunately I had it on the tile floor but was mortified when the water still poured out. Guess I'll take the big cover off, this respect is exactly what's going on with mine also.
found 3 of the 4 screws were broken. waiting for the replacement part. I could not get the screws out. thanks for the video. I will seal the new part with reinforcement before placing it in. thanks again
Where did you find the replacement part and what is it called?
@@jamesikwon sorry it has been a while since I repaired the seal and I do not have the power scrub anymore, however I looked online (hoover website) and found the part. It has a listing for each part with pictures on the web site and then did a search for the part. Hope that helps. The repair video also mentions the part I think. It was not available at Hoover but at another website
Your right. I took mine apart. Broken just like yours. Thanks for the help.
Had the same issue. I was about to throw it away but you saved me $$$. Thanks
Same thing here. Good call!!
Thank you SO much for this video! Looking forward to trying this tomorrow.
Thanks so much. Mine did the same thing. I ordered the same part you put on first too😅. But now fixed it the same as you
Thanks! Much appreciated. i haven't started yet, however the leak is in the same location. Defect.
Well ill be dipped, same issues here. Thanks for you video, waiting for the jb weld to dry lol.
Hi Caleb, Yep it's the same issue for just about everybody when it comes to leaks! Let me know if you have any questions and take care.
Just fixed it the same way. Thanks so much for the detective work on this.
Hi Julio, Your are welcome ... and glad you got it fixed!
Why do people insist on taking videos in portrait mode instead of landscape mode????? You only get half the picture in the shot at a time and you have to keep moving the camera to get everything in. I can't understand why this is done sooooo much???
Why do we all have widescreen TVs and phones and people use portrait mode and defeat this.
Good point ... thanks for the reminder!
Thank you for the video. Had the same problem and will do the repair as suggested.
Thanks for the video, mine did the same thing except for it broke two studs off and so I am going to replace the part.
I’m going to do the same as you and seal the new one up on the outside just as you did as well.
Good information just took too long to get to the point!
Exactly where mine leaked. 2 screws were broken
Thank you for this video it was very helpful. I followed the steps I did have exactly the same problem as you have. Prior to finding your video I had replaced the seal at the bottom of the water and solution tank. However after both of these repairs mine is still pouring water out the bottom. Does anybody have any other suggestions for me to figure out where it's leaking from?