If your washing machine is leaking water, it may be a few different things that could be wrong. You'll need to get to the bottom of this issue before you end up with a major leak from your machine, and your machine stops working altogether. If your machine is leaking, it may be a minor leak, or it could already be a major leak. You should stop using your machine until you figure out where the leak is coming from and to prevent creating a worse problem with your machine. Read on for a few troubleshooting tips to help you figure out where your leak is coming from.

Run A Quick Cycle

Running a quick cycle will help you to see where the water is actually dripping out from. You should keep an eye on the door to your machine (if its a front loader), the back of the machine where the hose connects to your faucet and to the machine itself, and also look beneath your machine with a flashlight. Once you pinpoint an area where the machine is leaking, you can turn it off and start doing some research to figure out what the problem might be.

Door Leak

If the door is leaking, the problem could be the seal around your door. If it's dry-rotted or broken, the water can get right through. If you have a door that was turned around at some point, you may not have replaced the door properly and it may not be latching correctly. Replace the door if need be, and if you turned around your door, inspect it to be sure you tightened it properly and that it has a tight latch.

Hose Leak

If you have water in the back of your machine and it is leaking from the hose connections, make sure you have them securely connected. If they are secure, check that the hose doesn't have a hole in it. If it does, replace the entire hose with a brand new one and test your work.

Beneath The Machine Leak

If your machine is leaking beneath the machine, it could be any number of things wrong with your machine. There could be damage that you may not be able to repair on your own, in which case, you should call a professional appliance repairman to help you find and make the repair for you.

If you have a leak in your machine, stop using it until you can figure out the problem and make the repair. Contact a local appliance repair service to get help with washer and dryer repair.

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