Maytag dishwasher leaking

What to expect when you experience a Maytag dishwasher leaking issue

How is the leaking problem fixed?

Correcting most leaking problems usually involves replacing the pump and motor assembly, electronic control board or door seal. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.

Sears Home Services recommendations for a dishwasher that is leaking

When the dishwasher is leaking it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts, we recommend scheduling Maytag repair near you with one of our local Sears Home Services professionals. The technician can perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem and fix it for you. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dishwasher failures.

What to look out for with a dishwasher leaking diagnosis

Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dishwasher problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.

Fixing a Maytag Dishwasher Leaking at the Bottom of the Door

Sometimes, a Maytag dishwasher leaking at the bottom of the door may have a bad door seal causing that type of leak. Open the dishwasher door and check the door seal around the opening of the dishwasher tub. Replace that door seal if it’s cracked or damaged.

Another common cause for a Maytag dishwasher leaking at the bottom of the door is wave action inside the dishwasher tub caused by a cracked, clogged or blocked spray arm. When a spray arm is cracked or the spray holes are blocked, the spray arm won’t rotate properly and this can create wave action inside the dishwasher tub that causes water to slosh over the front lip of the tub and leak out underneath the door. The same problem can happen if an improperly loaded item inside a dishrack blocks a spray arm from rotating.

Check for items in the dishrack that could be blocking spray arm rotation and load the items properly to avoid blocking spray arms inside the dishwasher.

Check spray arms for damage and replace any spray arm that is cracked or broken.

Clean any clogged spray arm holes using a bamboo skewer or similar item.

If these basic troubleshooting tips don’t help you fix a problem with your Maytag dishwasher leaking at the bottom of the door, schedule dishwasher repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the leak.