Dishwasher Leaks

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1. Check the door seal.
If water leaks from the door, open the door and check the gasket. Replace it if it’s torn
2. Check for a cracked spray arm or a loose tube
If water leaks only from the bottom of the door, the problem could be that a cracked spray arm or a loose tube is creating a wave action inside the tub. The wave action will slosh water over the front lip of the tub and drip out the bottom of the door.
• Make sure no dishes are blocking the spray arm.
• Check the tube connection on the pump’s water outlet opening. Open the dishwasher door and remove the bottom dishrack. Release and remove the bottom spray arm. Reconnect the tube if the connection is loose.
• If your dishwasher has a pump pumps with an outlet that screws on top of the pump, make sure those screws are tight.
3. Check for leaks under the dishwasher
Unplug the dishwasher or shut off the house circuit breaker for the dishwasher.
Remove the bottom front service panel and toe panel by removing the mounting screws and then pulling off both panels so you can see under the tub.
Open the dishwasher door and remove the Torx screws from the outer edges of the inner door panel. Support the outer door panel with one hand as you remove the final screws so it doesn't fall.
Separate the outer door panel and control panel slightly from the inner door panel, and disconnect the user interface control wire harness. Pull off the outer door panel and control panel.
4. Check the water supply line connection at the front of the dishwasher
If you find that connection leaking, tighten the fitting to see if that stops the leak. If not, shut off the water supply and place a towel under the water supply line connection. Disconnect the supply line and replace the connection seal.
5. Check the drain hose.
Checj the drain hose connection to the drain pump for drips or other evidence of leaking such as a water trail or water stains. Reconnect the drain line if it’s loose.
6. Look for leaking seals or components.
Use a flashlight to look under the dishwasher for evidence of leaks. You may see the leak dripping or a water trail that indicating the location of the leak. If you find the source of the leak, replace the leaking seal or component.
7. Pull the dishwasher out from under the counter.
If you didn’t find the source of the leak, you’ll have to pull the dishwasher out from under the counter. For safety, make sure that you have electrical power disconnected from the dishwasher. Shut off the water supply to the dishwasher and release the drain hose from the garbage disposal or sink drain connection. Place a towel under the water line connection on the water inlet valve. Disconnect the water line and wipe up any spilled water. If the power cord plugs into an electrical outlet, position the power cord so it moves freely when you pull the dishwasher out from under the counter. If your power cord doesn't plug into an electrical outlet, then the power cord is hard-wired into the junction box. Remove the junction box cover and disconnect the supply wires. Remove the strain relief nut to release the power cable from the junction box. Position the door panel and control panel close enough to the inner door so you can reconnect the user interface control wire harness and attach the outer door panel and control panel to the inner door panel. Reinstall the mounting screws. Remove the bottom dishrack to avoid damaging interior parts when you tip the dishwasher over to examine for leaks. Remove the screws from the mounting brackets that hold the dishwasher under the counter.
8. Carefully pull the dishwasher out and lay it on its back so you can see all of the bottom components.
Check for water trails or other evidence of leaking from the bottom components, such as the heating element, sump or diverter motor. Replace any component that’s leaking. If the component has a seal that you can purchase separately, replace the seal instead of the whole thing.
9. Set the dishwasher upright and add water for find the leak.
If you don’t see a water trail or evidence of leaks, set the dishwasher upright. Fill the tub with some water to see if you can find the source of the leak now that you have a better view of the bottom components. Pour a quart of water into the tub. Check for water dripping from any components under the tub. Continue adding water and checking for leaks until you fill the tub to the bottom of the mushroom float. You'll likely find the source of the leak using this process. Keep a wet/dry shop vac or container handy to remove the water from the dishwasher once you find the source of the leak. Once you find the leak, remove the water and replace any leaking components or seals.

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