Splendide 2000 washer and vented dryer

[werni9]

Happy New Year,
Recently I finally ran the washer-dryer to check it for operation. No clothes, just a smooth wash and dry and it seemed just fine. Minor squeaks at certain stages. I did see a small drop of water every 10 seconds at the low, back right near the hose discharge area going into the washer. Getting ready to slid it forward and check out any loose connections. I am going to clean dust and vacumm any areas that need it. Is it OK to put a shot of WD40 on a spring that may be squeaking? Maybe another lubricant? I'm asking for any tips to do some preventative maintenance on it, since I'll have the back off and I'm in there? Any tips would be appreciated. Unhooking lines and things now. I'll check back soon. Bob

[hershey]

The water seepage your seeing in that area is more than likely the water pump shaft seal. They will require replacement every now and then. I've replaced ours twice in 11 years of fulltiming. Its a very easy job if the washer is out of the RV or if you can tip it forward enough to get your hand under the unit and remove two tiny screws that hold it in place. Dissassembly of the pump is straight forward as is the replacement of the seal. Call them, they will confirm my suspicion and send you the seal.

[Trackrig]

There should be a lint trap to clean also, though they do hide it. You need to tilt the unit back and then take of the front cover at the bottom. Behind it there be a round (about 3") cover to remove to clean the lint trap.

Bill

[WyoTraveler]

I would call Splendide. They are always helpful. They may have other ideas about quieting the squeak.