Frigidaire front load washer leaking from bottom of door

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It’s never good when you discover that your Frigidaire front-load washing machine is leaking. If you find water dripping from the bottom of the washer, the leak could be coming from one of a handful of components.

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Washtub Seals
Water Valve
The Drip Cap
1. Washer Door Seal (Leaking water from bottom of washer door)
Dirty or somethings stuck in the door seal
Worn or damaged door seal
2. Leaky Water Intake Hose Repair
3. Clogged or Leaky Water Discharge Hose Repair
Other Causes of Front-load Washer Leaking
Other likely causes of washer leaking include:
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Depending on which component is leaking, you may be facing anything from a minor part replacement to having to buy a new washing machine. Try to pinpoint the source of the leak before you contact a washer service technician.

Water Pump

Near your Frigidaire front-load washer’s drain is a water pump, which pumps water out of the washtub. If the pump stops working, it will drip water that can end up at the bottom of the washing machine’s cabinet. Additionally, if the pump fails, you’ll also find water in the washtub after a cycle finishes. Contact a washer service technician to change the faulty pump.

Washtub Seals

Around the outer edge of a washtub are four plastic or rubber seals. Aside from reinforcing the washtub, the seals act as a barrier to keep water inside the tub. A bolt attaches to the seal and holds it in place. Over time, however, the bolt can wear a hole in the seal and cause water to leak down the sides of the washtub into the cabinet’s bottom. Contact a washer service technician to change out the damaged seal, or purchase a tub seal kit from a retailer that sells Frigidaire front-load washing machine parts and supplies to replace the seal yourself.

Water Valve

A leaky water valve will release water into the washtub even if your Frigidaire front-loading washer is off. A water valve is frequently made of metal, which can rust and corrode over time. If this happens, the valve may stick and not close all the way. Close the water inlet valves at the back of the washer to stop the washer’s valve temporarily from leaking until you can have the broken valve replaced.

Washtub

A Frigidaire front-load washtub can spring a leak from a crack or hole that causes water to appear below the washing machine. Once a breach occurs, water can leak into the bottom of a cabinet periodically throughout a routine wash cycle. If a washing machine’s washtub is unable to hold water, it needs to be replaced. Replacing a washtub can be quite costly, however. Based on the age of your washing machine, you might consider upgrading to a new washer rather than replacing a defective washtub.

The Drip Cap

It’s never good when you discover that your Frigidaire front-load washing machine is leaking.
Additionally, if the pump fails, you’ll also find water in the washtub after a cycle finishes.
Over time, however, the bolt can wear a hole in the seal and cause water to leak down the sides of the washtub into the cabinet’s bottom.
Contact a washer service technician to change out the damaged seal, or purchase a tub seal kit from a retailer that sells Frigidaire front-load washing machine parts and supplies to replace the seal yourself.
Replacing a washtub can be quite costly, however.

Don’t panic when you find a puddle of water under your front-load washer. The three most likely problems are simple fixes that you may be able to take care of on your own. It really isn’t that difficult to repair the common causes of a leaky front-loading clothes washer. If you do decide to tackle these fixes yourself, unplug the machine before you begin working on it and wear protective gloves.

Common Easy-to-fix Causes of Leaking

Door seal
Intake hose
Discharge pipe

1. 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. It can be torn or simply becomes too stiff to seal properly. In that case, water will leak from the door when the machine is filled. This is one of the most common problems.

Dirty or somethings stuck in the door seal

Open washer’s door and take a look at its door seal. Remove anything that stuck in it such as hair, clothes, socks, coin, etc… After that, clean the inner of washer door seal with a damp cloth. Then completely clean by running an empty cycle with baking soda and vinegar.

Worn or damaged door seal

Carefully inspect the door seal. If you find any cracks, tears or damages then it’s time to replace a new one.

2. Leaky Water Intake Hose Repair

A leaky water intake hose will usually cause water pooling at the back of the machine; however, the water could run toward the front of the machine if the floor is unlevel.

Things You Will Need:

Crescent wrench or slip joint pliers
Bucket
Towel

How to Repair or Replace a Leaky Water Intake Hose:

Turn the machine on so that water flows into the washer.
Check the hose connections to the spigot and to the washer inlet valves as well as the length of the hose itself while water is flowing through the hoses. Be sure to fill with warm water so you can check both the hot and cold water hoses.
Turn off the machine, if the water is leaking from the hose, and unplug it.
Turn off the water supply at the faucets.
Place the bucket directly below the hose.
Turn the fitting counter-clockwise to unscrew the hose, if it is only leaking where it connects to the water inlet valve or faucet.
Check for an O-ring in the hose fitting. It is a rubber ring that seals the hose when it is screwed onto the spigot.
Replace the O-ring if it is missing or worn out. O-rings can be purchased at hardware stores.
Replace the entire hose if it is cracked or punctured. Washer hoses are sold at hardware stores, appliance repair stores and online.
Turn the fitting clockwise to screw the hose back onto the spigot or water intake valve at the washer. Tighten by hand then finish tightening with a crescent wrench or slip joint pliers.
Dry the water up with the towel.
Turn the washing machine on again to check for leaks.
Repeat steps 1 through 11 if the hose is still leaking.

3. Clogged or Leaky Water Discharge Hose Repair

A clogged washer’s discharge hose will usually cause dirty water to back up into the machine. If the clog is in the drain pipe beyond the discharge hose, though, the dirty water can back up onto the floor. Depending on the severity of the clog, you may be able to save yourself some money by removing it yourself.

Things You Will Need:

Drain snake
Bucket
Towel

How to clear a clogged drain pipe:

Place the bucket below the washer discharge hose next to the drain pipe.
Remove the washer discharge hose from the drain pipe.
Set the end of the hose in the bucket.
Run the drain snake into the drain until it meets resistance.
Rotate the knob on the drain snake to advance it further into the clog.
Pull the drain snake back out slowly after rotating it until it catches on the clog.
Repeat steps 4 through 6 until the snake can be fed into the drain without meeting any resistance.
Call a professional plumber if the problem persists.

Other Causes of Front-load Washer Leaking

Other common causes of front-load washer leaking should be repaired by a professional. They require in-depth knowledge of the appliance and special training for the repair to be completed safely and successfully. Attempting these washer repairs yourself could result in more extensive damage to the washer.

Other likely causes of washer leaking include:

A malfunctioning water inlet valve assembly. The machine will overfill or underfill when this part isn’t working properly.
Malfunctioning water-level pressure switch. A washer may overflow or not fill properly if this switch is broken or worn out.
Cracked or broke outer wash tub. Washers have a moving inner metal basket that sits within a stationary plastic outer basket. A cracked or damaged plastic outer basket can leak wash water beneath the machine.

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Why is my front load washing machine leaking from the bottom?

In most cases, the leak will be caused by a loose or punctured drain hose, a fault with the drain pump, or a worn-out tub-to-pump hose. If it is possible to run the washer without causing further damage, removing the access panel and then running the washer will allow you to observe where the leak is coming from.

Why is my Frigidaire front load washer leaking?

Common solutions for: Frigidaire Washer leaking water If the drain pump is cracked or damaged, or if the bearings are worn out, the drain pump may leak water. The drain pump is not repairable—if the pump is leaking water, replace it. The tub seal might be torn, causing water to leak from the seal.