Top 5 Reasons Dishwasher Leaks - Dishwasher Troubleshooting

Dishwasher is leaking water? This video provides information on how to troubleshoot a leaking dishwasher and the most likely defective parts associated with this problem.
Commonly replaced dishwasher parts:
Water inlet valve
Spray arm (or wash arm)
Motor shaft seal
Sump seal / pump gasket
Door gasket
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[@nazifyildiz2448]

This information saved me from buying a new machine. I never thought it could leak because of the wash arm. Thank you

[@repairclinic]

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[@bradleycooper3523]

Tha k you, would never have thought to check the wash arm for a crack, and thats exactly what was wring with our dishwasher.

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[@chakatania]

Getting ready to tackle this job. Thank you so much! I find it's best to watch the video and then tackle the job. Wish me luck!

[@morneaufrederic]

@Joe Sacco 00

[@Cyfkycdrycvkb]

How do I diagnose which part I should replace?

[@1725theresa]

This was a very nice video, I watched another video and they brought up an issue that we would never have considered. We had just replaced our garbage disposal and we found that one tiny instruction was missed. We had not knocked out the drain plug. It turned out that was our drainage problem not the motor or pump.

[@markpercival1433]

In case any reviewing this have a Bosch dishwasher leaking from the bottom of the door, your problem may be as easy, yet gross as mine was. I was close to ordering a new gasket and undertaking a daunting process of replacing it, when on close inspection of the rubber gasket that seals the bottom on closing the door, I found it caked with gunk that was preventing a proper seal. Being careful not to damage the gasket, I scrapped and scrubbed away the build up until clean gasket was exposed and presto, problem was solved.

[@williamburkhouse9865]

You web site saved me. Installer neglected to remove knock out from garbage despiser. The web site lead me right to the issue

[@streetvan1997]

Ugh everything is such a headache when your broke. Course it’s never something simple like the door seal, mine is leaking from bottom, can’t afford repairman, or new one, and NEED it, but sounds like could be multiple things causing leak from bottom, wish there was a way to know for sure which before spending money

[@snowballleeblue8497]

I know! I replaced the gasket going around the door and it didn’t help. I’ve been manually washing dishes ever since...that was almost a year ago.

[@alanfarrell7781]

Very helpful.

[@repairclinic]

You're welcome! We are always happy to help. If you would like to give us a review on Google, we would much appreciate it: g.page/r/CcVUrahZNozMEBM/review We hope that you have a great day!

[@yeetbot-_-1942]

There's one more that no one mentions, it's the 3rd door seal for my whirlpool dishwasher I replaced everything. Rubber door gasket bottom door seal but it still leaked from the left and right sides so I decided to remove the outer door one last time, this time I removed a clear plastic piece so I could a good look at the lower door seal when I removed the clear plastic piece I found that it was wavy I looked the part up and found it was another door seal that no one talks about lucky for me I'm very handy and own a heat gun and was able to straighten it out when I reinstalled it I made it rest right on top of the edge of the basin and now no more leaks I hope thus helps others with the same problem

[@winstonbrandenburg3350]

Where is this 3rd door seal located exactly?

[@yeetbot-_-1942]

@@winstonbrandenburg3350 on my machine I had to remove the front door panel and it was screwed to what I would call the frame right where the hinges are

[@winstonbrandenburg3350]

@@yeetbot-_-1942 What model is your's? I have a GE.

[@yeetbot-_-1942]

it was the clear plastic piece that I removed to get a good look at the screws for the bottom door gasket only 2 screws held the clear plastic one in , I hope this helps

[@yeetbot-_-1942]

Whirlpool

[@yellowbird500]

My dishwasher leaks sometimes. There is a lot of water, maybe 6 gallons or more. When I open the washer door, the bottom is full of clean water. I test the the float device and it is not stuck. I run a rinse cycle to drain the washer. The machine works well for another month. Then it happens again, but only when I’m asleep or out of the house. 😬 Can the valve be failing intermittently?

[@DavidBaileyGoogle]

What about the drainage pump/blocked drainage outlet?

[@johnmcluckie484]

Great video. What model/kind of drip mat is that?

[@repairclinic]

Click here for information on the dishwasher drip pan: www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Dishwasher-Drain-Pan/FLOORMAT/1021760?ss=a9i2271&mr=0&TLSID=1943

[@HiFiInsider]

what’s the mat shown in the video? is it on your website?

[@repairclinic]

This specific mat is not longer being manufactured. There are dishwasher mats available online.

[@tylermcnee9441]

Very informative

[@jumar360]

Thanks for the video!

[@frozenfirestix]

I had a faulty door gasket seal, wrapped a ratchet strap around the entire unit and problem solved until I get the motivation to actually fix it

[@rafars2246]

hahahaha you're awesome man

[@johnjkizer6399]

How can we tell if it’s a wash arm or a bad inlet valve

[@shots2]

you also forgot about the lower wiper seal on the bottom of the door.. if that breaks down it will leak also

[@btowngoons5013]

He said it was top 5 not top 6

[@shots2]

@@btowngoons5013 maybe he should have made it six ya dipshit

[@ivycarpenter6271]

High temp wash on frigidaire dishwasher creates a condensation leak ....how to stop???

[@AS-bp4fi]

Thank you

[@deelee6786]

soo, if you have not used your dishwasher for years, and the seals dry up. is that even a thing??? if so how do you fix it????

[@humblerawat]

Can u share Drain pan floor mat link on amazon

[@321ssteeeeeve]

Dude, thanks.

[@cloverdog85]

Im gonna use this video to fix our dishwasher. We don't want to pay 200-300 dollars for someone when we can just do it ourselves.

[@juviggy7547]

No shit. Thats why everyone is watching this captian obvious.

[@Manof2boyz]

Where can I purchase the drain pan floor mat?

[@oopieswhoopies]

Dishwasher leaking from bottom of the door but it isnt the seal any help?

[@rasheedatalks5579]

Mines haven't been used in a while, but water builds up in the bottom of it. I don't understand why

[@dfdrescue]

How about an LG that has water leaking from the air vent duct that is @ the bottom of the door?

[@jims7813]

On the LG, the easy one is the main seal which is like an inverted "U". just pull the old one out and fit the replacement (see on KZbin). Actually in the door, is the bottom seal and this is more difficult. First open the door fully, run your fingers along the bottom of the door. you will find a tube running all along the door. This is the seal. It should be smooth and straight and a bit flexible. At first I thought it was a rod. If it is kinked or deformed, it will definitely leak. I am at this stage, and I may have to remove the door, but I am going to try and replace it without removing the door. I don't recall an air vent at the bottom. but it looks like one at the top on the inside. Hope this is of interest.

[@desertjaw3434]

My dishwasher started filling up and leaking all over the floor randomly without even having it turned on. I had used the day before and everything worked fine. No issues. Today, I saw water everywhere and the bottom of my dishwasher was just filling up like a pool and spilling out onto my kitchen floor. I didn't know what to do. I panicked and turned the dishwasher on to run a cycle hoping the water would drain. I have no idea if it will help. It'll probably make things worse lol! It's running a cycle right now and water isn't running out so that's a good sign I guess. Does anyone have any suggestions on why it would just start filling up with water out of nowhere, without it even being turned on? I have no idea what to do once this cycle ends! I suppose shut off the water from under the sink. I'm just hoping that when I open the dishwasher when it's done running, it isn't completely full of water and doesn't spill all over the floor. 😂

[@otherwoman2486]

I should clarify, below is for Frigidaire brand

[@johnfr2389]

In my case, water was leaking from the door because of too much suds. Suds level was too high, reaching the point where suds would leak from the bottom of the door, slowly dripping along the door metal panel and dripping soapy water on the floor. I suspect dish or hand soap entered the dishwasher at some point, which should never happen. Funny thing is that it would not rinse itself, there was always too much suds from wash to wash. I had to help it by adding white vinegar in the middle of a wash cycle to get rid of the accumulated soap (and suds).

[@chelseykjohnson]

Automatic dishwasher soap doesn't sud. You should never be using dish soap in a dishwasher.

[@helpogrin]

@@chelseykjohnson I beg to differ - we use cascade pods and it was leaking soapy water out the front, we stopped it and opened it up and there were indeed suds inside. Soap of any kind and high pressure (or turbulent) water will always create suds. kinda what soap does.

[@hahadint]

@@helpogrin if you use powdered detergent it doesn't create suds.

[@barbaravermut8391]

My zephyr range hood says r when I press the fan button. The lights works tho 0:48

[@johnb5519]

I replaced the seal or splash guard at the bottom of the door on my kitchen aid and it fills, then starts leaking as soon as the wash cycle starts. It has a metal wash arm and I don't see anything wrong with it. What else could it be. It only leaks from the bottom of the door.

[@robertace821]

U solved it?

[@johnb5519]

@@robertace821 It ended up being the screws around the perimeter of the pump housing were loose. It caused it to spray water right under the door.

[@kylegarcia3639]

We had a bad leak that went through to the bottom floor. I think it was caused by a faulty water inlet and because our dishwasher door doesn't always shut completely. Estimated at around 12,000-15,000 dollars just to fix it.

[@Mintunke]

👏

[@masnaprime5175]

My Samsung was leaking out the bottom... turned out to be a muskrat in the sump. Samsung says this is common.

[@jagboy69]

not only will Ms Samsung idiot tell you this is common, she'll also tell you it's normal and designed to have the rat in the sump. I've never met such incompetent people in my entire life! When I told them their dw wasnt drying dishes, she said it dried using the condensation principal and I should leave the door open. I ripped that POS out of my kitchen and launched it through the homeless despots front door.

[@cindywhite1591]

Masna Prime LOL!!

[@JaleelJohanson62]

@@jagboy69 LOL!

[@321ssteeeeeve]

You are bitter, yet very funny. I am laughing to myself, gave you an upwardly pointed thumb. Quite accurate regarding these kim jun garbagio appliances

[@blackclavish]

worldtraveler moronic comment. LoL.

[@gladenacole1524]

This is not all the possible issues.

[@janetking6024]

Samsung leak where the water come in at

[@tylersmith2849]

Forgot to mention the idiots that put liquid dish soap in the dishwasher and cause the suds to spill out the door.

[@brokenrockadventures]

Mine is none of these.

[@TipeONegatyve]

Wow. 217k views and only 13 comments.

[@thisisfakegucci]

yeah thanks to my mom this is why because she tried replacing the spinner by herself and fucked up the dishwasher now i have to wash them by hand.idiot

[@flextape6967]

Step aside, I got this.

[@pantyification]

Had aeg 55002 viop and it was leakimg thru lower seal. Thanks for the video i found out that lower spray arm was cracked and pushing water right to the bottom corners of the doar seal. Thank tou wery much sir!

[@jonghooyuk]

Where is the girl how are you gonna talk about dishwashers without one and just showing some random machine