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KitchenAid dishwasher leaking

Common reasons your KitchenAid dishwasher is leaking

The most common reasons your KitchenAid dishwasher is leaking are a faulty pump and motor assembly, defective electronic control board or a worn door seal.

  • 62%

    62% of the time it's the
    Pump and Motor Assembly

  • 12%

    12% of the time it's the
    Electronic Control Board

  • 10%

    10% of the time it's the
    Door Seal

  • 16%

    16% of the time it's the
    Something else

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    Most common repairs needed to fix a KitchenAid dishwasher

    Pump and Motor Assembly Replacement

    A dishwasher that is leaking could have a faulty pump and motor assembly. A bad water seal or crack in the pump housing could be causing water to leak out of the bottom of the dishwasher. As soon as you see a leak, you’ll need to act quickly to prevent damage to kitchen flooring and counters. Schedule a Sears Home Services Repair Technician to visit your home and examine your dishwasher. The technician will replace the pump and motor assembly if it’s the source of the leak.


    Electronic Control Board Replacement

    A leaking dishwasher could have a defective control board. The control board sends electrical current to the water fill valve to fill the dishwasher. If the electronic control board doesn’t shut off the current supply to the fill valve properly, the dishwasher could overfill and begin leaking. When you see your dishwasher leaking, schedule a Sears Home Services Repair Expert to visit your home and find the source of the leak. The technician will replace the electronic control board if it’s defective.

    Door Seal Replacement

    When you find your dishwasher leaking, you can suspect that a worn or damaged door seal is causing the problem. The rubber gasket that surrounds the tub opening keeps water from leaking out of the dishwasher when the door is shut. A worn or damaged seal will allow water to leak through the edges of the door. When you discover a dishwasher leak, have a Sears Home Services Technician visit your home and replace the door seal if it’s leaking.

    What to expect when you experience a KitchenAid dishwasher leaking issue

    How is the leaking problem fixed?

    Correcting most leaking problems usually involves replacing the pump and motor assembly, electronic control board or door seal. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.

    Sears Home Services recommendations for a dishwasher that is leaking

    When the dishwasher is leaking it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dishwasher failures.

    What to look out for with a dishwasher leaking diagnosis

    Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dishwasher problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.

    Troubleshooting a Kitchen Aid Dishwasher Leaking

    Finding and fixing the cause of a Kitchen Aid dishwasher leaking can be challenging. Here are common causes for leaks:

    • Broken or blocked spray arm causing wave action inside the dishwasher tub.
    • Cracked or damaged door seal.
    • Inlet water valve leaking.
    • Leaking water supply hose or water supply connection.
    • Leaking component or water seal underneath the tub.

    Start with the easiest issue to check. Open the dishwasher and check for water overflowing the dishwasher tub because of an inlet water valve not shutting off. If you see excessive water in the tub, shut off the water supply going to the dishwasher. You’ll likely need to have a service technician replace the water valve or the electronic control board when the dishwasher is overfilling.

    If you don’t see water in the tub, check the spray arms for cracks or damage. Replace a spray arm if it’s cracked or damaged. If spray holes are clogged with debris or deposits, clear the spray arm holes using a bamboo skewer or similar item. Blocked, damaged or clogged spray arms can cause a wave action that will cause water to slosh over the front lip of the dishwasher tub and leak onto the floor.

    Examine the dishwasher door seal for cracks or damage. Replace the dishwasher door seal if necessary. Clean deposits off the door seal to help it seal properly.

    If these basic troubleshooting steps don’t help you solve the problem with your Kitchen Aid dishwasher leaking, schedule dishwasher repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician find and fix the leak.

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