Dishwasher leaking
Common reasons your dishwasher leaking
The most common reasons your dishwasher is leaking are a faulty pump and motor assembly, defective electronic control board or a worn door seal.
64% of the time it's the
Pump and Motor Assembly
19% of the time it's the
Electronic Control Board
9% of the time it's the
Door Seal
8% of the time it's the
Something else
Common dishwasher repair parts you may need
Replacing one of these dishwasher parts may fix your problem.
Pump and Motor Assembly Replacement
When your dishwasher is leaking, it might have a problem with the pump and motor assembly. A faulty water seal or a crack in the pump housing could be causing water to leak from the bottom of the dishwasher. It's important to address a leak promptly to avoid damaging your kitchen flooring and counters. Arrange for a Sears Home Services Repair Technician to come to your home and inspect your dishwasher. If the pump and motor assembly is found to be the source of the leak, the technician will replace it.
Electronic Control Board Replacement
If your dishwasher is leaking, it might have a problem with the control board. This board sends electrical current to the water fill valve to fill the dishwasher. If the electronic control board doesn't properly stop the flow of current to the fill valve, the dishwasher could overfill and start leaking. If you notice your dishwasher leaking, arrange for a Sears Home Services Repair Expert to come to your home and identify the source of the leak. If the control board is found to be defective, the technician will replace it.
Door Seal Replacement
When you discover your dishwasher is leaking, you might suspect that a worn or damaged door seal is to blame. The rubber gasket that encircles the tub opening is meant to prevent water from leaking out of the dishwasher when the door is closed. However, if the seal is worn or damaged, water can seep through the edges of the door. If you detect a leak in your dishwasher, it's advisable to have a Sears Home Services Technician come to your home and replace the door seal if it's found to be leaking.
What to expect when you experience a dishwasher leaking issue
How to repair the leaking problem
Fixing most leaks typically requires replacing either the pump and motor assembly, electronic control board, or door seal. However, since there are many potential causes, conducting a thorough diagnosis is crucial for fixing the problem. Getting an accurate diagnosis is important for understanding the cost of the repair.
Sears Home Services provides this advice for a dishwasher that is leaking
If your dishwasher is leaking, there could be several reasons why. To avoid replacing parts that might not be necessary, we suggest having a Sears Home Services professional conduct diagnostic tests to determine the main cause of the issue. Our technicians have extensive experience in diagnosing various types of dishwasher problems.
How to deal with a dishwasher leaking diagnosis
Figuring out problems with modern appliances can be hard if you don't have the right knowledge and training. If you don't use the right techniques to diagnose issues, you might end up just guessing and replacing parts randomly. Appliances, especially those made in the last 10 years, have gotten very advanced, with lots of electronic parts that are tricky to check. Doing repairs yourself on the latest appliance models is getting harder and harder.
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Common dishwasher symptoms to look out for
- Dishwasher won't wash
- Dishwasher won't turn off
- Dishwasher won't start cycle
- Dishwasher won't drain
- Dishwasher not working
- Dishwasher not washing
- Dishwasher not turning on
- Dishwasher not starting
- Dishwasher not spinning
- Dishwasher not heating
- Dishwasher not filling
- Dishwasher not drying
- Dishwasher not draining properly
- Dishwasher not draining
- Dishwasher not cleaning bottom rack
- Dishwasher noisy
- Dishwasher no water
- Dishwasher no power
- Dishwasher no heat
- Dishwasher lights flashing and will not start
- Dishwasher light not working
- Dishwasher leaks water
- Dishwasher leaking water
- Dishwasher leaking from bottom
- Dishwasher door not closing
- Dishwasher display not working
- Dishwasher dispenser not working
- Dishwasher detergent not dispensing
- Dishwasher burning smell
These dishwasher brands may also experience leaking
- Whirlpool dishwasher leaking
- Samsung dishwasher leaking
- Maytag dishwasher leaking
- LG dishwasher leaking
- KitchenAid dishwasher leaking
- Kenmore Elite dishwasher leaking
- Kenmore dishwasher leaking
- JennAir dishwasher leaking
- Hotpoint dishwasher leaking
- Haier dishwasher leaking
- GE Profile dishwasher leaking
- GE Monogram dishwasher leaking
- GE dishwasher leaking
- Frigidaire dishwasher leaking
- Fisher & Paykel dishwasher leaking
- Electrolux dishwasher leaking
- Bosch dishwasher leaking
- Amana dishwasher leaking