I have a 15 year old Sears Kenmore Model Series 2891 Heavy Duty 90 Stylemaster 902202 clothes washer that started acting up today. At the end of the last spin cycle, when all the wet clothes are squeezed and sticking to the sides due to the centrifugal force of the spin, the is an inch or so of standing water at the bottom of the tub inside the washer. At the same time, cold water continues to drip heavily, coming from what appears to be the inner top wall inside the washer. I would then turn off the cold water faucet outside and the dripping would stop, but the pool of standing water remains. The I turn on the cold water faucet again and the leak does not come back. Then I put another load and the same problem occurs all over again.
I would appreciate any advice as to what the source of the problem is and whether is is within an average do-it-yourselfer's ability to fix. Thanks.
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