Front Load Washer Seal Leaking

At 70 to 120 minutes per load in our tests front loaders are the slowest type of washer when it comes to doing a load of laundry.

Front load washer seal leaking.

Produced by scott the fix it guy with over 20 years of repair experience. This is one of the most common problems. A leak can also occur if the door is not closing properly. Keep reading below for the most likely part or parts on your washer that may be leaking.

High efficiency he top loaders the type without a center post. If a washing machine is leaking from the back it may seem like it is leaking from the bottom as the water will flow forward and make you think the washer leaks from bottom. It can be torn or simply becomes too stiff to seal properly. 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.

The rubber seal should be tight to keep the tub from leaking. Leaking issues in front load washers can be resolved easily without a technician. Detergent residue in the tub and clothing. Soil buildup on the door glass and gasket.

The information covered can be used on all front load and top load washing machines as the information below is generalized for all washer water leak issues. For front load washing machines the area between the outer tub and door is sealed off by rubber seals. 4 however if you do find water under the washing machine after running a wash cycle then there is something leaking under or around the washer to fix the small leak it may be something easy such as tightening a hose changing o rings or replacing a water inlet filter screens. Super easy fix to cure a front loading washing machine with a leak at the door.

If your machine is a top load washer please visit our article on leaking top load washer. The first step towards stopping the leakage is to discover the source. However due to wear and tear these rubber seals can harden and cracks may appear open. In that case water will leak from the door when the machine is filled.

The maintenance steps outlined in this video should help eliminate the most common causes of leaks in front load washer. Watch this instructional video to learn about how to correct leaking issues. It is important to clean the gasket weekly and pay close attention to the edges. Detergent residue and water buildup in and around the detergent dispenser drawer cavity.

Inspect the seal and look for punctures or trapped items.