Rusty Washing Machine Drum

Name: Sharon

Inquiry Type: Appliance repair question

Comments: I have one of those "unbreakable" Maytag washing machines. It is 24 years old, works fine, but, it is rusted around the edges and has rust holes in the drum. Is the drum replaceable or is there a paint that can refrain from further rusting?

Hi Sharon, 

I suggest you purchase the strongest rust remover you can get and soak that tub for 24 hours and then tell me if you still have rust or if it suddenly came off. Please let me know. 

Regards,

Joe Gagnon

Consumer Question - Rust on Cast Iron Sink

Q: Hello, Joe,

I have a double cast iron kitchen sink. It is starting to rust around the drain hole. Is this fixable?

Thank you,
Kevin

A: Hi, Kevin,

Thanks for your note.

I suggest you clean the area as clean as possible. The hardware stores carry a product called JBWeld which we use to seal holes in the outer tub of washing machines. Some of those machines are still working today.

Let me know how it works.

Regards,

Joe Gagnon