Your washing machine is an integral part of your home, yet it is often taken for granted! You probably put a load of washing into it every day and simply expect it to get on with its job. Oh but when you find your washing machine leaking, that is a whole other story. The first automatic washing machine for home use arrived on the market in 1937. The principle behind the machines remains the same today. Fortunately, this means that the reasons for it leaking also remains the same! In most cases you should be able to spot the problem and rectify it yourself. Before we call the plummer let’s check these ideas first. Fancy Detergents Despite what you may have heard using specially formulated laundry detergent does not cause your machine to leak.However using too much detergent can! Excess suds created can partially block the pipes in the machine. This causes slow drainage which is an issue when the machine is spinning. The excess water is forced out through any exit it can find; leaking onto your floor in the process. The bigger issue is that this creates the opportunity for leaks which are likely to become worse over…