Maytag dryer leaking water
Common reasons your Maytag dryer is leaking water
The most common reasons your Maytag dryer is leaking water are an open heating element, defective electronic control board or a faulty condensate drain pump.
51% of the time it's the
Heating Element28% of the time it's the
Electronic Control Board13% of the time it's the
Condensate Drain Pump8% of the time it's the
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Most common repairs needed to fix a Maytag dryer
Heating Element Replacement
When your condensing or ventless dryer is leaking water, an open heating element could be causing the problem. The electronic control board on a condensing dryer will sense an open heating element and typically halt all dryer operations. The drain pump won’t get power from the electronic control board to drain condensate water when the control board detects a problem with the heating element. When your dryer leaking water, have a Sears Home Services Technician visit your home and fix the dryer.
Electronic Control Board Replacement
When a condensing or ventless dryer is leaking water, a defective electronic control board may be failing to send electric current to the drain pump motor. A failed relay on the control board won’t allow current to flow to the drain pump to drain condensate. A problem with internal control board logic could be preventing the control from detecting conditions inside the dryer. When your dryer is leaking water, have a Sears Home Services Repair Expert visit your home and fix the problem.
Condensate Drain Pump Replacement
When a condensing or ventless dryer is leaking water, a cracked or faulty condensate drain pump may be causing the leak. The condensate drain pump sends water to the house drain for the dryer during the drying cycle. A crack in the pump body or leak in a pump seal will allow water to drip out of the dryer cabinet. Have a Sears Home Services Appliance Technician examine the dryer when it leaks water from the bottom. The technician will replace the condensate drain pump if it’s cracked, worn or faulty.
What to expect when you experience a Maytag dryer leaking water issue
How is the leaking water problem fixed?
Correcting most leaking water problems usually involves replacing the heating element, electronic control board or condensate drain pump. 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 dryer that is leaking water
When the dryer is leaking water it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dryer failures.
What to look out for with a dryer leaking water diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dryer 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.
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What is causing my Maytag dryer to leak water?
Maytag steam dryer leaking water
If you have a Maytag steam dryer leaking water, check the water supply connections on the back of the dryer.
Tighten the water line connections if you find them leaking.
Examine the water supply hose and replace that hose if it leaks.
Maytag condensing dryer leaking water
A problem with the drain line connection, a cracked water container or a leaky drain hose can cause a Maytag condensing dryer to leak water.
Examine the drain hose for damage and replace that hose if it's leaking.
Check the drain hose connection and tighten that hose connection if it's loose.
If these troubleshooting tips don't help resolve the leaking problem, schedule service to have a technician examine the dryer and fix the leak.
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Glossary Terms
A dryer drum is the main interior component of a clothes dryer where clothes are placed to be dried. It rotates during the drying cycle, allowing heated air to circulate through the clothes.
A dryer filter, commonly known as a lint filter, is a component of a clothes dryer that captures lint and other debris from clothes during the drying process, preventing them from clogging the dryer vent.
A dryer pedestal is a platform that elevates a dryer off the ground, making it easier to load and unload laundry while also providing additional storage space in some models.
A dryer rack is an accessory for clothes dryers that provides a stationary platform to dry items without tumbling, ideal for delicate or bulky items, or shoes that might be damaged by the usual drying cycle.
Additional possible Maytag dryer symptoms you may experience
- Maytag dryer no heat
- Maytag dryer not heating
- Maytag dryer drum roller replacement
- Maytag dryer stopped working
- Maytag dryer makes noise when tumbling
- Maytag dryer burning smell
- Maytag dryer vibrates
- Maytag dryer noisy
- Maytag dryer not drying
- Maytag dryer light not working
- Maytag dryer not draining
- Maytag dryer drum not turning
- Maytag dryer no power
- Maytag dryer not spinning
- Maytag dryer not working
- Maytag dryer display not working
- Maytag dryer door not closing
- Maytag dryer won't heat up
- Maytag dryer not starting
- Maytag dryer won't turn off
- Maytag dryer not turning on