Amana Washer leaking water from bottom
Common reasons your Amana Washer leaking water from bottom
The most common reasons your Amana washer is leaking water from the bottom of the machine are a bad tub seal, damaged drain pump or cracked drain hose.
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Most common repairs needed to fix a Amana washer
Tub Seal Replacement
When your Amana washer is leaking water from the bottom of the cabinet, a worn or damaged tub seal may be allowing water to escape the tub through the bottom. The tub seal surrounds the motor drive shaft that goes through the tub to drive the spin basket (and agitator or impeller on a top load washer). When that seal is worn or damaged, water will leak out of the tub and onto the floor below the washing machine. Examining and replacing this tub seal typically is a fairly advanced washer repair that typically requires a service technician. When you suspect that the tub seal is leaking in your Amana washer, schedule washer repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the problem.
Drain Pump Replacement
A cracked or damaged drain pump can cause an Amana washer to leak water from the bottom of the machine. The drain pump is located under the washer tub. It pumps water out of the tub during the drain portion of the wash cycle and during the spin cycle. Foreign items such as coins can work their way down into the drain pump and cause cracks or damage. You may hear loud buzzing noise when items get stuck in the drain pump and the pump impeller hits those items. If the items damage the drain pump housing or hose connections, the drain pump will begin leaking water from the bottom of the washer. You’ll likely need to have a service technician replace the drain pump when it’s damaged and leaking.
Drain Hose Replacement
A cracked washer drain hose produces leaks, and if the crack is small it can often go undetected until water is seen pooling around the bottom of the washer. Some of the drain hose is visible from the back of the washer. When you find water leaking from the bottom of your Amana washer, check the visible portion of the drain hose for cracks or damage. Have a service technician replace the drain hose if it’s cracked or damaged. If you suspect that the drain hose is leaking from the internal portion inside the cabinet, have a technician examine the hose and replace it if it’s cracked or damaged.
Why is my Amana washer leaking water from the bottom?
As soon as you discover the water leak, shut off the water supply valves behind your washer to prevent further leaking.
Shut off the house circuit breaker for your washing machine or unplug the washer power cord if you can safely reach the outlet plug without standing in water.
If the washer leaked a large amount of water, use a wet/dry vacuum or a mop and bucket to pick up the water on the floor.
Next, try to find the source of the water leak.
Check the fill hoses
One of the most common causes of a washing machine water leak is cracked or damaged fill hoses. Examine the fill hoses for cracks or damage and signs of leaking.
Replace the fill hoses if they’re leaking. This may quickly fix your washer leak.
Examine the washer drain system
Check the drain hose for cracks or damage. A leaking drain hose will cause a puddle to form behind that washer that can then spread across the entire laundry room floor. Replace the drain hose if it’s cracked or damaged.
Check for a clogged house drain for the washer. Water will back up and leak out of the stand pipe if the house drain is clogged. Clear the house drain for the washer using a plumber’s snake if the drain is clogged.
Check the door and door boot seal on a front-load washer
A damaged door, door lock or door boot seal could cause a front-load washer to leak water.
Check to see if the door closes properly. Check the strike on the door and see if it keeps the door shut properly. If you find problems, replace any damaged components.
Here’s a DIY repair video that shows how to replace a door lock assembly on a front-load washing machine:
A torn or damaged door boot seal is another common cause of washer leaks.
Examine the door seal for tears or damage. Check in between the folds of the door boot because the folds can hide a tear or damage.
Replace the door boot seal if it’s damaged. Here’s a video that shows how to replace the door boot seal on a common type of front-load washer:
Replacing the door boot on a front-load washer is a fairly advanced repair. If you’re not completely confident that you can safely and effectively replace the door boot on your own, schedule washer repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to replace the door boot for you.
Look for excessive suds
Overdosing the washer with detergent or using the wrong kind of detergent can cause excessive suds to form during the cycle. The suds can overflow the tub or push out through the washer vent on a front load washer. Overflowing suds eventually dissipates as water on the floor around the washer.
Check the clothes inside the washer for suds and soap residue. If you see signs of oversudsing inside your washer, you may be using too much detergent or you could be using non-HE laundry detergent in an HE (High Efficiency) washer.
If you’re using non-HE detergent in an HE washer, switch detergents to an HE version. You’ll see the HE logo on HE detergent containers. You need to use HE detergent in HE washers because HE detergent is specially designed to create less suds while getting the clothes clean in a low water usage washer.
If you’re using the right laundry detergent in your washer and seeing excessive suds, use less detergent. In an HE washer, you typically won’t need to use more than a tablespoon of detergent to clean most loads.
Check the detergent dispenser
A clogged detergent dispenser can cause a leak. Check the detergent dispenser and clean it if you find that it’s clogged.
Leaking Water Inlet Valves
Grit or debris can get past the inlet water screens and wind up preventing an inlet water valve from closing fully. If you find the washer tub overflowing, you likely have a water valve that is stuck partially open.
Drain water out of the washer using a wet/dry shop vacuum. If it’s safe to plug the washing machine back in because there isn’t any water on the floor around the washer’s electrical outlet, you can use the washer drain pump to evacuate the water by running a Drain & Spin cycle. Unplug the washer after using that cycle if the floor around the washer is still wet.
Replace the water inlet valve assembly if a water valve is leaking and water constantly fills the washer even when it’s off.
Here’s a video that shows how to replace the inlet water valve assembly on a common type of front-load washer:
If you’re unable to find and resolve the leaking issue on your own, schedule repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the machine.
What to expect when you experience an Amana washer leaking water from the bottom issue
How is the leaking water from the bottom problem fixed?
Correcting most Amana washer leaking water from the bottom problems usually involves replacing the tub seal, drain pump or drain hose. However, there are many potential causes including:
- Torn or damaged door boot on a front-load Amana washer.
- Clogged house drain for the washer.
- Leaking washer fill hoses.
- Water fill valve leaking.
A thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. When your Amana washer is leaking water from the bottom, schedule washer repair service to have a technician visit your home and fix the leak.
What to do when you discover water leaking from the bottom of your Amana washer
When you see your Amana washer leaking from the bottom of the machine, take action immediately to prevent damage to laundry room flooring and base boards. Shut off the water supply going to the washer in case the leak if coming from washer fill hoses or a leaking water inlet valve assembly.
Soak up the leaking water using a mop or vacuum up the water using a wet/dry shop vacuum if the leak is severe.
Unless you can quickly find and fix the cause of the washer leak yourself, schedule washer repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician visit your home and fix the washing machine.
What to expect when fixing an Amana washer leaking water from the bottom of the machine
A technician will look for the source of the leak by searching for water trails or evidence of the leak from components such as the tub seal, drain pump, drain hose, fill hoses and other parts. The technician may need to turn the water supply on and run a test cycle to find the source of the leak. Once the tech finds the cause of the leak, parts will be repaired or replaced to fix the problem.
A bottom leak from your Amana washer can warp flooring and risk mold growth. Loose gaskets or a cracked pump housing often let water seep out. Instead of watching puddles form, trust a washing machine repairs professional to seal the leak. Preserving a dry laundry area keeps your Amana working smoothly.
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