Washing Machine Leaking? Find the Source

Common causes

• Worn door boot / gasket (front-load)

  Pro repair

  The rubber boot tears or traps debris and leaks from the front during the wash.

• Loose or cracked hoses

  You can check

  Fill hoses at the back or the internal drain hose can loosen, crack, or clog.

• Failed pump or seal

  Pro repair

  A cracked pump housing or worn tub seal leaks from underneath, often mid-cycle.

• Overdosing detergent

  You can check

  Too much HE detergent creates oversudsing that escapes the door — an easy fix.

What you can check yourself

• Note when the water appears (fill vs. wash vs. spin) and from where (front, back, underneath).
• Check fill-hose connections at the back are tight and washers aren't cracked.
• Use only HE detergent and the correct dose.
• Wipe and inspect the front door boot for tears or trapped debris.

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