How to Find and Fix a Dishwasher Leak

[@casenumber8799]

One of the best instructional videos I have ever seen. Tight scripting and editing. Easy to understand, unembellished imagery. The technician is clear and authoritative. Bravo.

[@Sintaxx]

This might be the most useful, concise leaking dishwasher diagnostic video ever made. I have watched dozens of these videos tonight because I have water pouring out from the bottom of the door of my Kenmore. This video is exactly how a quality educational video should be created.

[@robertkiessel1129]

Way to go Wayne...by far the best dishwasher leak video on KZbin. By going over all the potential root causes, I was able to zero in on several minor problems that in total fixed the door leak. The wave action was created by loose screws on the pump outlet, a loose pump outlet tube to the upper arm, and partially plugged wash arms for the upper and lower racks. Never would have found these without your help...Thanks.

[@lightlyone]

This is the video to watch first, then watch a few others, especially if you can find one for your unit, though these systems are fairly universal. This video shows a systematic search, excellent delivery by the present or, with good logic and cautions. There are a few problems he doesn’t touch on, e.g., the water level float, but these are probably the main ones. Great video!

[@ianmackenzie686]

Most comprehensive resource for the homeowner I've found.

[@fitnessmama8558]

You rock! 😎 This video was bang on. Saved me a service call and literally took me 5 minutes to fix my dishwasher! Thank you!

[@rpazda]

0:35 I've watched and read a bunch of stuff trying to figure out a leak with no luck and realizing it might be a slosh issue finally got me there!

[@HolypaloozaConcert]

Thank you for this video. I followed your instructions. I was able to figure out that it was the diverter motor, and then I hired a professional Sear repair service. When I told them that I figured it out using your video, he was like, "Yep". We will replace the sump (I think that is what it is called), also, because it has issues too with a little seal in it. He didn't even do any tests or anything himself, lol. Anyway, he ordered the parts, and a week later another guy came to finish the repair so I got that done. But, my wife was waiting on me to meet her somewhere so I said I will replace the kick panels. Later, I could not remember in what order and how exactly I removed them, and your video does not clearly show it. One or maybe two months later, lol, I found another video that helped me figure it out for sure, and "Wallah!" The job is complete and God bless my wife for her patience since I had the kick and toe panel stashed across from the dishwasher and just under the stove panel for I think almost two months! Meanwhile, I was giving my mom and also my brother help with some of their home improvement projects, and my dishwasher toe panels kept beckoning for attention, lol! Here is the link to the video that helped me with the toe and kick panel re-install. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2HOi5yghLl2ebs

[@emduplessis9996]

Thanks for a great, informative video! I have watched many but this is the only one I have come across that specifically mentions a leak at the bottom of the door and the spray arm maybe being cracked AND a couple of troubleshooting methods to determine the cause. Thank you very much for your expertise!

[@1aneeshsivan]

Much, much thanks for this upload,… found water leaking underneath dishwasher; thanks to this video I found the source of the leak and just gently tightened the water supply line. No more leak, thanks so much… without this video I would not have been confident to tackle the project and would have had to pay $$$ to a plumber.

[@searspartsdirect]

Thanks for letting us know what you found. That can help other viewers. We're glad to hear that you fixed the leak and that our video helped.

[@SL-xe8jo]

This, hands down, THE first video to watch if you have a dishwasher that is leaking. I was all set to buy top and bottom gaskets for my leaking dishwasher assuming that eight years in, I was due even though for the vast majority of that time it was merely a drying rack. Watching this video made me realize that I'd just had a wonky load and the water had gone up and over the door (mentioned perhaps 40 seconds in). My gaskets had all felt fine and I didn't have a small leak, I had quarts of water gushing out. I unloaded the dishwasher. Ran a small load through and Voila!, no leaks. Thank you, Wayne and Sears PartsDirect for mentioning something no other dishwasher video repair video (of a half dozen or so) had done.

[@searspartsdirect]

We're glad to hear that our video helped you out. Thanks for letting us know what you found. By the way, we agree that a dishwasher makes an awesome drying rack.

[@airplanegeorge]

this really helped me out, I'll just go buy a new one.

[@judygriggs8118]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@marymagdalene3004]

Master's class in dishwasher repair!

[@angelablevins9922]

I will be checking mine today to find my leak. Thank you so much!

[@jrmint2]

These are some great collection of tips!

[@abdullaex4119]

Thanks Wayne. Excellent vid. Help me out a lot. You are so right about having a knowledgeable individual do a power up run/leak check on a dishwasher. Electrocution is a very serious and present risk when this is done. A simple repair could end up a tragic.

[@jerrysmith9780]

Great video Wayne! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@Rakanishu2]

ZZ top beard man probably just saved me $1200. Thank you mr beard!

[@geog1388]

tHANKS WAYNE. This video was very user friendly and put me on to the issue at hand.

[@borndiy5490]

Thanks for this demonstration. I think mine needs the washer seal in the water line. I have changed the door seal and still that leak in left corner. Know know how to remove the door and have access to the water line is fantastic. I will work on this soon. Thanks for this helpful information. 7/26/2022 FLA.

[@geecheetone8550]

Note to self: Watch KZbin videos before tackling unfamiliar maintenance issues. I coulda saved myself a lot of frustration and time had I watched this before I started messing around with my leaking dishwasher.

[@daddyshart999]

I did this too with my clothes dryer. $19 in parts saved me from buying a new one.

[@Jaanmi94]

Great video, Wayne. I wish I would’ve watched it before pulling the dishwasher out!

[@dalewatkins9889]

Have water coming from under the dishwasher onto the floor. I tightened all the screws mentioned, and will see what happens, as I have a load going again. The thing to watch now is if it's the outflow hose in some way? Seems to be fine under the sink area (no dampness) but just from under the dishwasher itself.

[@johnbuckaru]

Good job, exactly the issue my dishwasher had. Thank you!!!

[@searspartsdirect]

We're glad to hear that you liked the video and that it helped you find and fix the leaking issue. Thanks for letting us know.

[@mark.e.p]

Great advice there are so many places these things can leak from.

[@GameThruz]

That beard is righteous bro!

[@LouisEmery]

Concise. Thanks. BTW anybody who has the skills to follow these instructions also have the skill to not touch exposed wiring. ;)

[@Ansar866]

Why thumb down do they know better?

[@mbhullar]

I agree what's not there to like. Free info and good info, not sure why people don't appreciate this knowledge.

[@dm9152]

Great information for any brand to get started on troubleshooting, thanks!

[@helengomersall8415]

Vwery helpful description.

[@minipada]

Hi, Thanks for the good explanations. I'm in the situation where I can't find the source of the leak and it only happens while draining. What would you suggest I should do? Thanks

[@searspartsdirect]

Unplug the dishwasher and shut off the water supply. Using the installation manual for guidance, pull the dishwasher out of the cabinet. Check the drain hose connection to the drain pump and fix that connection if it's loose. Pour water into the end pf the drain hose that connects to the garbage disposal to see if the drain hose leaks. Replace the drain hose if it leaks. The drain hose typically has a flapper check valve that prevents drain water from backflowing all the way to the drain pump. If the drain hose doesn't leak then you may need to replace the drain pump seal, drain pump or sump.

[@JackDavis-sk9uk]

I have a wave action leak. It leaks on the left side then the right side, right below the corners of the door. This happens about 20 minutes after starting the dishwasher. I think it relates to low pressure during the PROWASH cycle on my Kitchenaid dishwasher. I can hear the slow spinning of the spray arm during the leaking portion of the cycle. I think I have a leaking spray arm.

[@searspartsdirect]

If you need help resolving this issue, let us know the model number of your KitchenAid dishwasher and we'll try to help.

[@farmkatt38]

Thanks so much! Awesome video! Oh and I too love the beard! :)

[@VitoCazzolungo]

Thank you -- this video saved me $100 and helped me fix my leak. Have a great night because I sure will thanks to you.

[@cnalaka3903]

When I run the 1hr cycle at 22nd minute it leaks heavily. Still can't find out why. BTW great instruction video.

[@christinawhite9256]

February 2021 our dishwasher first began leaking at the after 89 minutes, and now will leak after 22 minutes. We have had Sears repair out 7 times and parts replaced 3 or 4 times, and it still leaks. We thought after last week when the same repairman was working on it again told me he had done everything he knew to do and would call his manager/supervisor to possibly replace the dishwasher. In a few days, I had a text from Sears that they ordered 4 more parts and scheduled an appointment for May 7, 2021 to install the parts. I was so frustrated, and I remember he said that there is possibly too much water released into the dishwasher. I tried it tonight, and now it leaks less, but there was so little water allowed into the dishwasher, it didn’t even wet all of the dish soap pod. Also, now the Drain cycle won’t turn off, so, I have to leave the door open a little but the readout still says over and over it is on the Drain cycle. My husband wants to buy a new dishwasher tomorrow, and cancel the Sears warranty because 4 months is ridiculous to go through this.

[@davidg8032]

@@christinawhite9256 I hope they ended up replacing the dishwasher....

[@bobthomas5808]

1. Mine leaks behind the right side wire connection box. The mushroom float is above the leak. Is there some way to check that for a part to be replaced? 2. Also there is a very small leak coming from the inlet valve above the hose connection that only leaks while the valve is open, supplying water. 3. The door seal looks bad and needs to be replaced. whirlpool Model WDT710PAYM4

[@justseecat1348]

Great vid! Thank you 🙏

[@Red_AIert]

This is very helpful. Ty 👍🏽✌🏽🇺🇸

[@briansolt7373]

Great Video! @ 3:35 what is the White object (with slot cutouts) right hand side of dishwasher between the Warning Sticker and the white wire channel? I have a dishwasher that seems to drip from the float mechanism that is enclosed in this device.

[@briansolt7373]

Object of interest is also visible 4:22 to 4:35 right above the control box being removed

[@searspartsdirect]

@@briansolt7373 That device houses the overfill float switch. Here's a repair guide/video that shows how to access the float switch inside that device: www.searspartsdirect.com/diy/repair-guide/how-to-replace-a-dishwasher-overfill-float-switch . If water is leaking through the opening for the float stem that activates that switch, then the float switch may not be working if the dishwasher overfills. If the dishwasher doesn't overfill with water, then a wave action inside the dishwasher tub may be causing water to slosh over the top of the standpipe for that float switch stem. Check the bottom spray arm for damage is you suspect that a wave action is causing the leak. We hope this information helps. If you need further assistance, let us know.

[@dmx2cool]

@@searspartsdirect why did sears have to sell the outlets :[

[@enochdarville4977]

Great video

[@20thcenturyscopes52]

Thanks Wayne.

[@ck6958]

At the 3:02 time there's a white plastic piece at the top of the screen in the middle that has wires going into it from the bottom what looks like black electrical tape wrapped around the plastic peice and the wires come out of the top if it a little further up the door. My dishwasher is leaking from that spot. I've exchanged 2 dishwashers now with that same problem. And chance someone knows what that part is called?

[@Naedlj]

I need help. My dishwasher was leaking from the front right bottom corner. Easy fix, just replace the gasket right? No. I replaced the gasket and instead of it leaking on one side it began to leak on both sides. Bought a new gasket and now no leak on the right but the leak on the left is awful. Please help. What have I done wrong?

[@searspartsdirect]

Let us know the model number of your dishwasher so we can see more details about your model. As shown in the video, check the bottom spray arm for cracks or damage. The leaking problem may not be caused by a bad gasket.

[@BerryBerry1465]

Did you ever figure it out. Have the exact problem. Did the gasget thing too. Changed the leaking pattern every time.

[@rogersmith434]

The only thing this video is lacking is some heavy metal music in the background while he is talking or the 2 live crew song me so ho

[@tripjet999]

Good heavens! For protection, place a moving quilt or other padding on the floor BEFORE turning the unit on its side on the floor!

[@shelleygoguen1082]

Child pushed a button to start dishwasher, but cannot finish cycle cause leaks in basement. How would you ensure the light shuts back off. It's an old kitchenaid

[@searspartsdirect]

Let us know the model number of your KitchenAid dishwasher and we'll try to help you.

[@geneauricher1841]

Thanks you're good bro

[@philipnicholson3216]

Is Sears still in business??

[@searspartsdirect]

Yes. We're still here. Our Sears Home Services continues to expand although we've closed many of our retail stores.

[@grosoulietipie]

Have leak on drain hose eating by mice. Also remember to protect your floor.

[@a.j.bandido8739]

I wanna go duck hunting now

[@thefilmpoets]

I know he wanted to cuss

[@TheCoffeeNut711]

2:20 What type of phillips is that?

[@searspartsdirect]

That's a 1/4-inch nut driver.

[@MrWeareone777]

Its ZZ Top

[@valerlecole7094]

My dish washer leak under my door

[@searspartsdirect]

Check for damaged or cracked spray arms as described at :27 in the video. A leak from under the door is often caused by wave action created in the tub by a damaged spray arm or other factors described in the video.

[@PhillyDjHook]

@@searspartsdirect Can broken glass under the spray arm cause the dishwasher to leak? My dish washer was leaking under the door. I lifted the spray arm up and saw a huge piece of broken glass under it. I removed the glass but i didn't restart my dishwasher to see if it's fixed.

[@searspartsdirect]

@@PhillyDjHook Yes. A huge piece of broken glass can interfere with lower spray arm rotation or its spray pattern which can cause a wave action inside the tub in some models. The wave action can cause water to slosh over the front lip of the washer tub and leak out the bottom of the dishwasher door. We hope this information helps. If the dishwasher continues to leak and you need more help, let us know. Include the model number of your dishwasher and we'll be able to provide more specific advice for your type of dishwasher.

[@PhillyDjHook]

@@searspartsdirect yeah when i removed the glass, the water that was in the washer went down the drain and when i shut the door to wash more dishes, the leak was gone. But thanks anyway.

[@PatrickGalbraith]

I have leaks from none of these places nor door gasket. I have it from this: pasteboard.co/8xXr5yaUoLXB.jpg

[@fitnessmama8558]

You rock! 😎 This video was bang on. Saved me a service call and literally took me 5 minutes to fix my dishwasher! Thank you!

[@cadaankaa]

Exact same here. I heard the words "wave action", and I knew that was it. Took just a couple of minutes after that. (A repairman had replaced a part and didn't reconnect everything 100%).

[@fitnessmama8558]

You rock! 😎 This video was bang on. Saved me a service call and literally took me 5 minutes to fix my dishwasher! Thank you!