Front Load Washer Leaking From The Door

Tips to prevent washer leaks.

Front load washer leaking from the door.

If you still have a front load washer leaking water though you may be using the wrong type of detergent. Remember to wipe down the door glass door gasket and detergent dispenser after every cycle to keep leaks away. If your machine is a top load washer please visit our article on leaking top load washer. Produced by scott the fix it guy with over 20 years of repair experience.

Inspect the seal and look for punctures or trapped items. The most common cause of a leaking washing machine is the door seal. It can be torn or simply becomes too stiff to seal properly. It is important to clean the gasket weekly and pay close attention to the edges.

Washer door seal leaking water from bottom of washer door washer door seal or boot is the rubber gasket that seals the door on a front load machine when it is closed. Leaking issues in front load washers can be resolved easily without a technician. In that case water will leak from the door when the machine is filled. This is one of the most common problems.

They often acquire holes or tears letting water leak down inside the machine which then leaks out from underneath but they can also leak from the door itself straight down the front of the machine. Front load washer leaks leak at front of washer if the door seal on a front load washer is not kept free of soil and soap the seal will leak. A leak can also occur if the door is not closing properly.