Leaking Dishwasher Help

Leaks at the door:

  • Door gasket loose/torn
  • Corner gaskets or door baffle/vent gasket
  • Door lock/latch loose/broken
  • Split spray arm
  • Over filling with water...usually the level is just under the heating element is normal
  • Something leaking through the door...like the soap or rinse agent dispenser gasket, silverware basket button.
  • Door hinge(s) bent
  • Wrong soap was used...dish sink soap instead of dishwasher soap
  • Rinse aid being used with mechanically softened water ( makes foam or suds inside the dishwasher )

Leaks from under the unit:

  • Look for whiting or calcium stain on the motor and pump assembly = motor and pump assembly seal leak...access panel removal help
  • Hose for upper spray arm split
  • Fill hose split or fill hose spout air inlet is calcium covered
  • Drain hose is split
  • Rusted liner...metal liners only
  • Fill valve leaking or allowing water to fill all the time
  • Heating element ends....where they come out through the dishwasher liner
  • Float or float gasket

Dishwasher Maintenance & Repair Parts


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  3. Dishwasher cleaner B
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