Leaking Washing Machine: What To Do Next

Hoses

A common reason for your washing machine to leak is because of an issue with the hoses. The hoses that connect on the back of the washer fill with either hot or cold water depending on the cycle that you select. The water comes from the supply provided in your home. This means that if there is no water in your home, then there will be no water in your washer. A certified technician can examine your hoses to ensure that there are no cracks or other damaged components that should be replaced.

If a fitting or clamp isn't secure, then water could leak around the area that is supposed to be secure. The only thing that you usually need to do is tighten these parts and check to make sure the water flows through the hose without leaking around the fitting. If the hose isn't properly connected to the washer, then it could leak as well. Make sure the hose properly sits in the drainage area behind the washer as water can leak onto the floor if it doesn't sit down far enough.

Leaks With Filling Cycles

The tub hose is located inside the washing machine. This is one that you usually won't see unless you decide to break the machine down and fix it or just look to see what the washer is made of for fun.

This hose is responsible for ensuring water gets into the tub from the hose on the back of the machine. You'll notice a leak if there is an issue with this hose that prevents water from getting into the tub during the initial filling cycle or during the filling process for the rinse cycle.

Inlet Valve

There is an inlet valve that is responsible for controlling the temperature of the water that enters the tub of the washing machine. If you notice water leaking at the back of the washer, then this valve could be the issue.

There are a few ways to determine if this is your problem:

• Look to see if the valve is secure
• Check the valve to see if there is any cracking
• Disconnect the washer from the outlet before replacing the valve

Switches

A water level switch controls when the water will cut off once it fills inside the tub. If this switch doesn't work properly, then the water will continue filling in the tub and flow over the lid. This can result in a significant amount of water on the floor depending on how high the water pressure is from the hose.

Sometimes air trapped inside the hoses can trigger the switch to deactivate. If there's not enough pressure to trigger the switch to kick in, then you'll see too much water inside the tub as well.

Look for any obstructions inside the washer that could prevent the switch from activating as it should. You should also look to see if there are any issues with the hoses that would prevent them from triggering the switch. If these areas seem intact, then the switch is likely bad and could need to be replaced if it can't be repaired.