Dishwasher leaking from bottom

Common reasons your dishwasher leaking from bottom

The most common reasons your dishwasher is leaking from the bottom are a faulty pump and motor assembly, clogged water valve or a failed drain pump.

67% of the time it's the
Pump and Motor Assembly

10% of the time it's the
Water Valve

9% of the time it's the
Drain Pump

14% of the time it's the
Something else

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Common dishwasher repair parts you may need

Replacing one of these dishwasher parts may fix your problem.

Pump and Motor Assembly Replacement

If water is leaking from the bottom of your dishwasher, it might have a problem with the pump and motor assembly. A damaged water seal or a crack in the pump housing could be allowing water to leak out. It's important to act fast when you notice a leak to avoid damaging your kitchen floor and countertops. Arrange for a Sears Home Services Repair Technician to come to your home and inspect your dishwasher. If the pump and motor assembly are found to be causing the leak, the technician will replace them.

How to replace a dishwasher pump and motor assembly

Water Valve Replacement

If debris or deposits clog the fill valve, it might not close properly, leading the dishwasher to overfill and leak water. You might notice the dishwasher filling with water even when it's turned off completely if debris or deposits stop the water valve from closing all the way. To fix this issue, turn off the water supply to the dishwasher and arrange for a Sears Home Services Repair Expert to repair it if the dishwasher continues to leak water due to a clogged water valve not shutting off properly.

How to replace a dishwasher water valve

Drain Pump Replacement

If water is leaking from the bottom of your dishwasher, it may be due to a defective pump and motor assembly. A damaged water seal or crack in the pump housing could be allowing water to escape from the bottom of the dishwasher. It's important to take action promptly when you notice a leak to prevent damage to your kitchen floor and countertops. Arrange for a Sears Home Services Repair Technician to come to your home and inspect your dishwasher. If the pump and motor assembly are identified as the source of the leak, the technician will replace them.

How to replace a dishwasher drain pump

What to expect when you experience a dishwasher leaking from bottom issue

Fixing the dishwasher when it is leaking from bottom

Fixing most issues with a dishwasher leaking from the bottom typically involves replacing the pump and motor assembly, water valve, or drain pump. However, since there are many potential causes, conducting a thorough diagnosis is crucial for fixing the problem. Getting an accurate diagnosis is important for understanding the cost of the repair.

Sears Home Services advice for fixing a dishwasher that is leaking from the bottom

If the dishwasher is leaking from the bottom, there could be several reasons why. To avoid replacing parts that might not be necessary, we suggest having a Sears Home Services professional conduct diagnostic tests to figure out the main cause of the problem. Our technicians have a lot of experience diagnosing different types of dishwasher issues.

What to be aware of with a dishwasher leaking from bottom diagnosis

Figuring out issues with modern appliances can be hard if you don't have the right knowledge and training. If you don't use the right techniques to diagnose problems, you might end up just guessing and replacing parts randomly. Appliances, especially those made in the last 10 years, have gotten very advanced, with lots of electronic parts that are tricky to check. Doing repairs yourself on the latest appliance models is getting harder and harder.

Troubleshooting a Dishwasher Leaking from the Bottom Right Corner

A dishwasher leaking at the bottom right corner could have a blocked spray arm. A blocked spray arm can cause a wave action that causes water to slosh over the front lip of the tub and leak out of the bottom right corner. Check the dishes loaded in the dishwasher and reposition any dishes blocking the spray arm.

Check for a cracked or broken spray arm because this could also cause wave action inside the dishwasher tub and leaking from the bottom right corner. Replace any cracked, broken or damaged spray arms in your dishwasher.

Check the condition of the door seal in your dishwasher and replace the door seal if it’s damaged.

If these basic troubleshooting tips don’t help you resolve a problem with your dishwasher leaking at the bottom right corner, schedule dishwasher repair service and have a Sears Home Services technician visit your home and fix the dishwasher.

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