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.
48% of the time it's the
Tub Seal
18% of the time it's the
Drain Pump
14% of the time it's the
Drain Hose
20% of the time it's the
Something else
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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.
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.
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