Could be a Tub Seal leak my 1st choice. Could also be a leak caused by a cracked outer tub, issues from the hoses from the drain line connections to the drain pump, drain pump and or drain line.
Are you going to try to DIY the fix?
I'm just a knowledgeable owner, I own three FAV6800A machines and lots of parts from parted out machines. As far as quality issues I feel the FAV6800A and FAV9800A are no worse then other machines types.
Visit other DIY washer repair forums and see what typical issues are for other machine Mfg. and you will see what I’m talking about. Most issues with the FAV6800A and FAV9800A are related to unbalance issues in spin cycle due to clutch issues.
Typical clutch pulley issue in this post Google "" Maytag Neptune load unbalance"" You will see how easy it is for repair techs to misdiagnose FAV6800A or FAV9800A machine issues.
Most repair people have very limited hands on with these machines (short production run) and call it a POS. Well I find the machine very easy to work on with the exception of the drain pump and pressure switch location.
I would remove the front cover of your machine and see if you can determine where the leak is coming from.
As far as another machine recommendation I can’t help there. Maybe another DIY appliance repair forum or a repair tech on this forum will chime in with their opinion.
If you want to DIY/work the issue and can tolerate some down time I will help you at the forum you do the Google search for "" Maytag Neptune load unbalance"".
I post as dh1200s on that and othe DIY appliance repair forums.
Good Luck
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Clutch issue and possible time for a tub seal replacement
Google this for a post that covers the Clutch removal and inspection/repair;
""Neptune TL Washer FAV6800AWW"" you will find the Service Manual in post 5 of that sticky.
Google this for Outer Tub bearing rebuild;"" FAV6800A/FAV9800A Outer Tub bearing replacement""
If you machine is a FAV6800A or FAV9800A don't worry about the last two letters of the model number.
Google this; Neptune TL Washer FAV6800AWW
This is a DIY Appliance repair forum and you can get the Service Manual and repair support at that site..
In the Sticky: Neptune TL Washer FAV6800AWW 5 post down you will find a link to the Service Manual. You absolutely need the Service Manual to DIY issues with the machine. It's not the best SM but will get you started. I also have repair post in that sticky to help with the most common issues that I have helped owners with. I'm an owner of a FAV6800AWW top load machine.
If you need help post in the Maytag/Magic Chef/Admiral/Jenn-Air forum with your issue and we will try to help.
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I would like to attempt to fix it myself. When my wife runs juat a few shirts or very small loads there seems to be no leakage that she notices. I hear these machines were not as described as far as maytags quality from the problems I am reading about. Don't want to spend a lot and have to replace with something else anyways. What washer would you reccommend if I have to replace it?
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