Front Load Washer Leaking From The Door

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Front load washer leaking from the door.

Tips to prevent washer leaks. 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. 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. 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. The most common cause of a leaking washing machine is the door seal. A leak can also occur if the door is not closing properly. It can be torn or simply becomes too stiff to seal properly.

Inspect the seal and look for punctures or trapped items. 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. If you still have a front load washer leaking water though you may be using the wrong type of detergent. If your machine is a top load washer please visit our article on leaking top load washer.

Remember to wipe down the door glass door gasket and detergent dispenser after every cycle to keep leaks away. Super easy fix to cure a front loading washing machine with a leak at the door. Leaking issues in front load washers can be resolved easily without a technician.