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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[nazifyildiz]

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

[bradleycooper]

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

[Cyfkycdrycvkb]

How do I diagnose which part I should replace?

[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!

[theresa]

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.

[markpercival]

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.

[streetvan]

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

[DavidBaileyGoogle]

What about the drainage pump/blocked drainage outlet?

[yeetbot-_-]

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

[williamburkhouse]

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

[yellowbird]

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?

[barbaravermut]

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

[ivycarpenter]

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

[shots]

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

[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

[johnjkizer]

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

[johnmcluckie]

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

[deelee]

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

[HiFiInsider]

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