Can a chipped washing machine drum be repaired?
Chipped washing machine drums can sometimes be repaired using an appliance touch-up paint or enamel kit if the damage is only cosmetic, but rust or structural leaks usually require replacing the drum. Leaving a chip unaddressed can cause clothes to snag and rust to bleed onto fabrics during washes.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1Using epoxy to fill the hole
- 2Using tape to cover the puncture
In their words
Unedited, most upvoted first, each linked to the thread it came from.
“The inside of my washing machine chipped off. Is this something that can be repaired?”source ↗
“I have an older Samsung which is leaking from around the drum.”source ↗
“It does look like the water is really coming down from the door seal (3rd picture).”source ↗
“We came down stairs the other morning and found this when opening the freezer. No idea what caused it, maybe something frozen and heavy fell on it.”source ↗
“What is the best way to cover this so moisture doesn’t get in? If I tape it I’m worried the door won’t seal.”source ↗
“Hi! I noticed a very small hole/tear in the rubber door seal of my washing machine (see photo).”source ↗
“Since then, I’ve noticed a very small puddle of water underneath the machine after washing.”source ↗
“Would you replace the entire door seal because of this, or could such a tiny hole be repaired?”source ↗
Where this came up
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