Washing machine leaking from below

When buying a new washing machine, we expect that it will serve us for a long time and delight us with clean things. All washing machines have a different service life, and it depends not only on factory defects, but also on its proper operation.

One of the most common failures in washing machines is leaking. It looks like this: water flows from the bottom of the washing machine. Water can drip a little or “spout” - in both cases, urgent repairs are needed, which you can do yourself or call the master.

If you are used to fixing any breakdowns of equipment and repairing it yourself, then this information will be very useful for you. After all, it is here that we will analyze the causes of the leakage of the washing machine, as well as ways to eliminate this malfunction.

Visually locate the leak
Before starting any repair work on the washing machine, turn off the power by unplugging the power cord from the outlet. You also need to pay attention to the moment at which the washing machine gives a big leak - such information will allow you to more accurately determine the cause of the leak.

After that, visually inspect the place where the water flows from. To do this, you will need to tilt the washing machine or completely remove the side or back wall from it.Try to determine the location of the leak as accurately as possible, then read below about the causes and troubleshooting methods.

Hose leak

One of the most common causes of water leaks from under a washing machine is hose wear and poor connections at the joints.

Inlet hose

If the inlet hose is leaking, then you will find a leak even when the washing machine is not running. Carefully inspect the junctions of this hose with the body of the washing machine, and also check its integrity. Replace it if necessary, or if the connection is poor, change the gasket and tighten well.

Drain hose
If you find that the washing machine is leaking while draining water or during spinning, and the leak is in the drain hose, then most likely it is simply damaged. First, check the junction of this hose with the pump of the washing machine and inspect the hose itself. If necessary replace drain hose.

Leakage pipes
If you notice that most of the water runs out from under the machine during the intake of water, and after filling it, the water no longer flows, then the likely cause of such a breakdown is a damaged pipe that goes from the filling valve to the powder hopper.

In order to check the integrity of this pipe, you will need to remove the top cover from the washing machine.

Second pipe that can leak - drain. It goes from the tank to the drain pump. To check it for integrity, you need to look at it from below by tilting the washing machine.

The third branch pipe, which can leak during water collection - water inlet pipe to the tank. To get to it, you will need to remove the front wall from the washing machine, and then inspect the connections of this pipe. If it is he who flows, then most likely the connection between the pipe and the tank is simply damaged.

If it is attached with glue, then you will need to detach it, clean it and dry it well. Next, you will need a good moisture-resistant adhesive or epoxy. Lubricate the junction of the pipe to the tank and glue it in place. Let the glue dry well, after which you can start checking the washing machine.

Drain pump leak

The machine may leak if the drain pump has become unusable or damaged.If it is flowing from it, then inspect it visually, if necessary, unscrew it and check its integrity. Most often, it simply changes to a new one and the problem is solved.

On our website you can read about replacing a pump in a washing machine.

Cuff leaking

Very often, users of washing machines forget to take small things out of their pockets, it even happens that they come across sharp objects that, when washed, can damage the cuff of the washing machine, which, in turn, causes leakage through it.

In such cases, there are two options for solving the problem:

Cuff repair
If the damage in the cuff is small, then you can simply seal it with waterproof glue and a patch. The patch can be made from rubber, or you can buy a boat patch from a fishing or camping store. After you have sealed the hole, it is best to turn the cuff over so that the patch is on top - this way there will be less stress on it and, accordingly, it will last longer.

Cuff replacement
Of course, if the cuff is damaged, it is best to completely replace it. To do this, you need to remove the old cuff and put a new one in its place. You can see how to do this in the video below.

Washing machine tank leaking

If you notice that water is leaking through the tank, then there may be several reasons that we will discuss with you in order.

Crack in the tank
Tanks in washing machines tend to be made of plastic and are therefore relatively fragile. If you washed clothes with change or other metal objects, then one of these objects could get into the space between the tank and the drum of the washing machine and damage the tank.

If there is a crack in the tank, then it must be changed, which is a rather expensive and troublesome undertaking.You can, of course, try to close the crack with moisture-resistant glue, but this solution will not give a good result, so it is best to replace the tank.

Tank halves connections
Most often, the tank in the washing machine consists of two halves, which are interconnected by brackets or bolts, and a gasket is located between them. This same gasket dries out over time and can leak, which is extremely rare. What would you have to replace it disassemble the washing machine almost entirely.

The machine is leaking from the side of the bearing

If you notice that the machine is leaking from the side of the bearings, then this means only one thing - the seal has worn out, which needs to be replaced. Usually with such a breakdown, most of the water leaks during the spin cycle.

Replacing the oil seal is a rather difficult task that occurs along with the change of bearings. Therefore, to eliminate this malfunction, we recommend that you call the wizard. If you decide to carry out repairs yourself, then read article on replacing bearings in a washing machine.

Other causes of leakage

Leakage through the powder tray
Check the powder receiving tray for a foreign object or clogged with powder residue. Just take it out and see if there are any smudges on it, clean it if necessary.

If the water pressure in the faucet is too high, then water may also spill out of the powder receiver during the flushing of the powder. You can reduce the water pressure by turning the washing machine water supply tap on your water pipes slightly.

Also, for some washing machines, it happens that the edges of the detergent tray are worn out, as a result of which the machine begins to gradually leak through it. For more information about this problem and how to solve it, see the video.

Pump drain valve not closed
If you recently cleaned the drain valve, then it is possible that you screwed it up badly and water flows through it. Remove the bottom panel and check if the valve is tight and not leaking.

General recommendations
If your washing machine is leaking from below, this is the first sign of improper operation and non-compliance with the rules for using equipment.Therefore, to prevent such incidents from happening, always pull out all items from your pockets before washing, repair the machine in time if any breakdown is suddenly found in it - after all, one malfunction can cause another.