Initially, I thought I can fix the leak by cutting the hose midsection and joined the two-section using a tube, and secure the ends using a screw bend. A couple of days passed, noticed the floor was still damp.
Sourced a replacement at the DIY stores but not getting the exact designed. Went online and found the exact replacement on this website. Got it in 2 days and got it replaced and my unit running pike new.