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Quick answer: A puddle that appears behind the washing machine only while it drains usually means the corrugated outlet drain hose has split or kinked, not the pump. On the Midea-built machines sold under the Stirling, Midea, Homemaker and HEQS badges, the fix is the 90-degree 22mm outlet hose, part number 2W50382E. It sits in the $20–30 band and takes about ten minutes to swap with one spring clamp. Match the code moulded into your old hose and the model number on the sticker before ordering.
Last updated August 2026
The puddle that only turns up mid-drain
The floor was dry when you loaded the machine. Forty minutes later there is a thin sheet of water creeping out from behind it, and by the time the cycle ends it has stopped growing. That timing is the clue. The outlet drain hose only carries water under pressure while the pump is running, so a split in it leaks during the drain and spin phases and sits innocently dry the rest of the day.
On the current wave of Midea-built top and front loaders, the weak point is the corrugated section near the 90-degree elbow that pushes onto the pump spigot. The hose flexes there every time the machine shudders through a spin, the ridges fatigue, and eventually one of them cracks. Warm, detergent-laden water speeds the ageing along. A machine shoved hard against the wall gets there faster still: the hose folds, the fold turns white, and the crack follows the crease.
One hose, eight badges: why 2W50382E turns up everywhere
Australia’s entry-level washers are a badge game. A handful of factories build the machines, and the badge on the lid depends on which chain is selling them. Midea is one of the biggest builders, and its washer platform wears at least eight badge names in Australia. We map the whole family in Same Machine, Different Badge: the Australian appliance rebadge map.
What matters for your leak is simpler: the same 90-degree, 22mm outlet drain hose, moulded code 2W50382E, is the listed drain hose across the badges below. Pick the listing that matches the badge on your machine; underneath, it is the same part.
| Badge on the lid | The machine behind it | The hose to order |
|---|---|---|
 Stirling | Midea-built top and front loaders sold under a supermarket badge | Stirling 2W50382E drain hose, 90-degree 22mm |
 Midea | The builder’s own badge on the same platform | Midea 2W50382E drain hose, 90-degree 22mm |
 Homemaker | Department-store badge, same machine underneath | Homemaker 2W50382E drain hose, 90-degree 22mm |
 HEQS | Furniture-chain badge, same machine underneath | HEQS 2W50382E drain hose, 90-degree 22mm |
All four listings are the identical 22mm hose with the same 90-degree elbow. Whichever badge you own, check the code moulded into the old hose before you order, and if the code has worn away, the model number on the model sticker does the same job.
Confirm it is the hose, not the pump
Ten minutes with a torch saves ordering the wrong part. Pull the machine out far enough to see the back, walking it out corner by corner rather than dragging it, and lay a dry sheet of newspaper or paper towel under the hose run.
- Run a short rinse-and-drain with the machine pulled out. Keep your hands clear of the machine while it runs.
- Watch the corrugated hose during the drain phase. A split shows as a fine jet, a bead running along a ridge, or a wet stripe on the paper directly below it.
- Check both ends. A drip right at the pump spigot is often a tired spring clamp rather than the hose. A drip at the standpipe end can be a partly blocked standpipe backing up and overflowing, which no new hose will fix.
- If the water is coming from under the cabinet rather than off the hose itself, stop there and read Washing Machine Leaking From Underneath? Find It in Ten Minutes. That pattern points at the pump seal or an internal hose instead.
The ten-minute swap
Once you are sure, the job is one clamp. Unplug the machine and turn off both taps before you touch anything else.
- Lay towels down and lower the free end of the old hose into a shallow tray or bucket. There is always a cup or two of water sitting in the loop.
- Find the pump spigot at the bottom rear of the cabinet. On most machines on this platform you can reach it from behind; a few need the lower back panel off, which is only a handful of screws.
- Squeeze the ears of the spring clamp with multigrips, slide it back along the hose, and twist the old elbow off the spigot. Expect another splash.
- Push the new 90-degree end fully home over the barb, then slide the clamp forward so it sits over the barb, not behind it.
- Route the hose in a lazy curve up to the standpipe or under-sink connection. No tight bends anywhere, and no more than about 150mm of hose down the standpipe, or the machine can siphon water back out as fast as it fills.
- Plug back in, run a rinse cycle, and watch the spigot and the full hose run before you push the machine home.
- Leave a hand’s width between the machine and the wall so the new hose never folds.
The clamp is the entire job; everything else is furniture removal.
Match the moulded code, not the badge on the lid
The part code beats the badge every time. Look along the old hose for the moulded or printed code, 2W50382E on this platform, and search that code in our washing machine parts store. If the code is unreadable, use the machine’s model number instead. It lives on the model sticker, usually on the back panel or around the lid or door frame; our find your model page shows where each brand hides it.
While the machine is out from the wall, spend two more minutes on maintenance and clear the lint and drain filters, so the new hose is not pumping through a blockage. Stirling owners can follow the Stirling washing machine lint filter and drain filter guide; the layout is much the same story across the badges.
Frequently asked questions
Q: How do I know it is the drain hose and not the pump?
A: Timing and position. A split hose leaks only while the machine is draining or spinning, and the water appears along the hose run behind the machine. A failed pump or pump seal leaks from under the cabinet and usually brings drain errors or a drum that will not empty with it. Dry paper laid under and behind the machine during a rinse cycle shows you exactly where the first drop lands.
Q: My machine is not badged Stirling, Midea, Homemaker or HEQS. Can the 2W50382E hose still fit?
A: Possibly. The same Midea platform is sold under more badge names than the four we list here. Check the code moulded into your old hose first; if it reads 2W50382E, any of the four listings above is the same part. If you are not sure, send us the model number from your model sticker and we will check it against the machine before you order.
Q: Can I just tape up a split drain hose?
A: Tape buys you a load or two at best. The corrugation flexes with every drain cycle, so tape lifts at the edges, and the water coming through is warm and full of detergent, which kills most adhesives quickly. With the replacement hose sitting typically $20–40, a proper swap is cheaper than one soaked skirting board.
Q: What does the fix cost compared with calling someone out?
A: The hose is an $20–40 part, and the swap needs multigrips and about ten minutes. A repairer’s call-out and diagnosis typically runs $100–165 before any parts. That is money well spent on pump or bearing work, and hard to justify for one spring clamp. Even if you would rather not pull the machine out yourself, confirming the fault first means you can tell the tradie exactly which part to bring.
Q: Does the 90-degree elbow actually matter?
A: Yes. The elbow lets the hose leave the pump spigot and run flat along the back of the cabinet, so the machine can sit close to the wall without folding the hose. A straight-ended hose in the same spot kinks the moment the machine is pushed back, and a kinked hose means slow draining now and a split later. Match the 22mm, 90-degree pattern of the original.
Get the right hose the first time
Grab the model number off the model sticker, search 2W50382E in the store and pick your badge from the table above. If the code is gone or the sticker has faded, send the model number through our contact page and we will match the hose to your machine before you order. Order by 12pm and it is dispatched the day you order from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, so most machines are back against the wall by the weekend.
Disclaimer: this article is general information only and is provided without warranty of any kind. Appliance designs vary between models and production runs — always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, switch off and unplug the appliance before starting any work, and confirm parts against the model number on your appliance’s model sticker. Any repair is undertaken at your own risk and Oz Appliance Spares accepts no liability for injury, loss or damage arising from work performed after reading this guide, to the maximum extent permitted by law. If in doubt, use a qualified technician.
