Hello, my first post!!! Am in need of some help/advice in regards to a leaking Lemair washing machine! Not sure if it's just a leaking pipe or worse at present. It's tucked in a cupboard which appears to have been built round it after it was installed, handy! Think we can access it if we remove the thetford toilet, have checked websites on removal of toilets but still can't work out where, or how to get to, the bolts holding it down? If anyone can offer some tips or advice i'b be very grateful, or should we just get someone in? Websites seem to say these job are 'simple', lol. Thanks, Jules
Yuglamron said
06:28 PM Dec 26, 2013
Hi Jules,
You are bound to get more answers on here about your problem. There are two things to look out for. Try removing the dials on the top panel and then unscrewing the top. Make sure the power is off as the wires are then exposed. On the right side at the back looking from the front there is the solenoid that controls the water level. Check out the clear pipes and make sure they are not split or disconnected. Sometimes they seem to crack where they are pushed onto the connections. If all is OK it may be at the back and under the machine. At the back of the machine there is a panel that comes off to see all the internals and hoses. Sounds like this is going to be the hard part for you ,gaining access to the rear panel.
The pipe work is mainly connected with spring clips. Similar to Hose clamps on your car. Most washing machine repair shops should be able to supply new hoses if you can find the leaking one.
As regards the Thetford I'm sorry cannot help there.
Good luck Jules
2ontimeout said
07:55 PM Dec 26, 2013
Thanks Yuglamron. The water definitely is coming from below @ back, so your info is helpful in that regard. We just need to get the Thetford out, then the Lemair will be accessible and hopefully we'll find the leaking problem! Hopefully just a clamp and/or hose. Very much appreciate your reply, thank you.
oldbobsbus said
08:00 PM Dec 26, 2013
You haven't told us which model dunny you have..
My educated guess is that the dunny is held in place by 4 screws in the base... you can access them once the cassette is removed..
If you give us more info then maybe we can give you more advice..:)
copper1 said
08:05 PM Dec 26, 2013
Hi Dave and Jules, Lemair washing machine AARRRGGHH was my worst nightmare. We had one fitted to our van and after a few weeks into out trip up the centre I was advised by the boss the machines is leaking and it was only a couple of months old. Anyway long story short, the pipes fitted to these machines are of substandard quality. If you can see the flimsy outlet pipe on your machine that is what is underneath it only worse, very badly made and I bet it will be split near the pump like ours was. I ended up at IGA Cober Pedy in the irrigation section getting new clear hose clamps and elbows to fully remake the whole plumbing system Oh what fun that was. Anyway I don't want to be the bearer of bad news but you will have to get it out and take the back plate off to have a look, when out fill with water and put on drain and you will see that it will leak under pressure. Good luck I did fix our but sold the van and had a Dometic one fitted this time fingers crossed will not have any issues.
oldbobsbus said
08:16 PM Dec 26, 2013
copper1 wrote:
Hi Dave and Jules, Lemair washing machine AARRRGGHH was my worst nightmare. We had one fitted to our van and after a few weeks into out trip up the centre I was advised by the boss the machines is leaking and it was only a couple of months old. Anyway long story short, the pipes fitted to these machines are of substandard quality. If you can see the flimsy outlet pipe on your machine that is what is underneath it only worse, very badly made and I bet it will be split near the pump like ours was. I ended up at IGA Cober Pedy in the irrigation section getting new clear hose clamps and elbows to fully remake the whole plumbing system Oh what fun that was. Anyway I don't want to be the bearer of bad news but you will have to get it out and take the back plate off to have a look, when out fill with water and put on drain and you will see that it will leak under pressure. Good luck I did fix our but sold the van and had a Dometic one fitted this time fingers crossed will not have any issues.
We have a Lemair and it has worked seamlessly for 4 years and we use it lots..
copper1 said
08:25 PM Dec 26, 2013
oldbobsbus wrote:
copper1 wrote:
We have a Lemair and it has worked seamlessly for 4 years and we use it lots..
Bob suppose I must have got a dud , happens with anything .When we had the farm we always brought Honda motor bikes one year there was a special going on Yamaha so we went with them NOTHING but trouble !!!! certainly frustrating though, last thing you need is water through the van.
2ontimeout said
08:26 PM Dec 26, 2013
Oops it's a Thetford C250! Thanks for help locating a way to remove it, we'll check it out. I did check out some posts on here prior to making my plea! I feel i have been lucky as the Lemair is over 2 years old now and has been used daily for the last 14 months without any problem. Feel sure we'll find the problem when we get to the back panel and will look at replacing all hoses and clamps as this appears to be it's weakness. Thanks to you all :)
rockylizard said
09:35 PM Dec 26, 2013
oldbobsbus wrote:
We have a Lemair and it has worked seamlessly for 4 years and we use it lots..
Gday...
Had the Lemair for 5 years now - from new, installed in the van when built. It is used for at least two loads a week - sometimes three loads one after the other, when sheets are done.
Never missed a beat, never leaked a smidge - guess, as ya sed, ya musta got a dud.
Hope ya get it sorted out 2ontimeout
Cheers - John
banjo said
03:37 PM Dec 27, 2013
More than likely the outlet hose has split, very common problem and lemaire's replacement expensive for what it is.
I've had 3 of these machines in various caravans and all have been remarkably reliable, considering there plastic cheapiness, but they do have their "Achilles" heel I'm afraid.
Another common fault is the fill solenoid failure but easily repaired and not too bad a price for the replacement.
2ontimeout said
03:48 PM Dec 27, 2013
Our thanks to you all for your helpful info, tips, hints and advice. Eventually worked out how to remove the loo and could then remove the Lemair. The pump had come adrift! It was only held in with one screw. We could clearly see the second screw hole had never had a screw in it!! So it did well to hold on as long as it did, i guess. Thanks again, Jules
Two Strays said
03:00 PM Dec 28, 2013
2ontimeout
We have a similar machine and had a leak. It was coming from where the plumber connected the machine drain hose to the outlet hose. There was a band clamp supposed to hold the two hose tightly together. It didn't. By joining them tightly together and making sure the inlet water hose was screwed tightly at the tap, we have not had any more leaks. Touch wood, It's been three years since I fixed it.
Hello, my first post!!! Am in need of some help/advice in regards to a leaking Lemair washing machine! Not sure if it's just a leaking pipe or worse at present. It's tucked in a cupboard which appears to have been built round it after it was installed, handy! Think we can access it if we remove the thetford toilet, have checked websites on removal of toilets but still can't work out where, or how to get to, the bolts holding it down? If anyone can offer some tips or advice i'b be very grateful, or should we just get someone in? Websites seem to say these job are 'simple', lol. Thanks, Jules
Hi Jules,
You are bound to get more answers on here about your problem. There are two things to look out for. Try removing the dials on the top panel and then unscrewing the top. Make sure the power is off as the wires are then exposed. On the right side at the back looking from the front there is the solenoid that controls the water level. Check out the clear pipes and make sure they are not split or disconnected. Sometimes they seem to crack where they are pushed onto the connections. If all is OK it may be at the back and under the machine. At the back of the machine there is a panel that comes off to see all the internals and hoses. Sounds like this is going to be the hard part for you ,gaining access to the rear panel.
The pipe work is mainly connected with spring clips. Similar to Hose clamps on your car. Most washing machine repair shops should be able to supply new hoses if you can find the leaking one.
As regards the Thetford I'm sorry cannot help there.
Good luck Jules
You haven't told us which model dunny you have..
My educated guess is that the dunny is held in place by 4 screws in the base... you can access them once the cassette is removed..
If you give us more info then maybe we can give you more advice..:)
Hi Dave and Jules, Lemair washing machine AARRRGGHH was my worst nightmare. We had one fitted to our van and after a few weeks into out trip up the centre I was advised by the boss the machines is leaking and it was only a couple of months old. Anyway long story short, the pipes fitted to these machines are of substandard quality. If you can see the flimsy outlet pipe on your machine that is what is underneath it only worse, very badly made and I bet it will be split near the pump like ours was. I ended up at IGA Cober Pedy in the irrigation section getting new clear hose clamps and elbows to fully remake the whole plumbing system Oh what fun that was. Anyway I don't want to be the bearer of bad news but you will have to get it out and take the back plate off to have a look, when out fill with water and put on drain and you will see that it will leak under pressure. Good luck I did fix our but sold the van and had a Dometic one fitted this time fingers crossed will not have any issues.
We have a Lemair and it has worked seamlessly for 4 years and we use it lots..
Bob suppose I must have got a dud
, happens with anything .When we had the farm we always brought Honda motor bikes one year there was a special going on Yamaha so we went with them NOTHING but trouble !!!! certainly frustrating though, last thing you need is water through the van.
We have a Lemair and it has worked seamlessly for 4 years and we use it lots..
Gday...
Had the Lemair for 5 years now - from new, installed in the van when built. It is used for at least two loads a week - sometimes three loads one after the other, when sheets are done.
Never missed a beat, never leaked a smidge - guess, as ya sed, ya musta got a dud.
Hope ya get it sorted out 2ontimeout
Cheers - John
I've had 3 of these machines in various caravans and all have been remarkably reliable, considering there plastic cheapiness, but they do have their "Achilles" heel I'm afraid.
Another common fault is the fill solenoid failure but easily repaired and not too bad a price for the replacement.
2ontimeout
We have a similar machine and had a leak. It was coming from where the plumber connected the machine drain hose to the outlet hose. There was a band clamp supposed to hold the two hose tightly together. It didn't. By joining them tightly together and making sure the inlet water hose was screwed tightly at the tap, we have not had any more leaks. Touch wood, It's been three years since I fixed it.
Happy caravanning