Kenmore Elite Washer Leaking Water From Top

This is one of the venerable direct drive models.

Kenmore elite washer leaking water from top.

Any suggestions on what is happening. In the most popular video series on our youtube channel the pros at sears home services share their best troubleshooting tips for common problems befalling top loading high efficiency washers. If overloaded the water may leak out. If the washer still fills slowly replace the water inlet valve.

If the washer is pushed too far against the wall the hose can rub against the wall and form a leak. If the spout cracks or breaks free of its mounting it can cause a leak. This video demonstrates some. Oftentimes there s a simple fix that you can do yourself that can save you from having to have a washer repair service.

The washer legs are there so if your floor is not level you can level the washer easily. I had quite a bit of water on my floor. If the washer is not level it can leak out water as washers are designed to be used on a fully flat surface. Inlet spout most washers have a plastic spout near the top of the main clothes tub that directs the water into the tub.

During drain and spin only. A washer that leaks only during the spin cycle often has a leak in the main drain hose. Inspect the drain hose for leaks. First check the water pressure to determine that it is adequate.

8 be sure your washer is not overloaded with too much clothing or blankets. How to repair a front load washing machine with a leak at the door. If the water pressure is adequate try cleaning the screens inside the water inlet valve hose connection ports. If it cracks or breaks it can cause a leak.

Use a level and place it on top of your washer to be sure. My kenmore elite washer leaks water from the back at the top of the drum. I found a unusual cause for a leaking whirlpool built kenmore top load washer. Then we ll have the right replacement part ready and instructions on how to make the repair.

If the drain hose is leaking replace it. The drain hose may be leaking. There is an opening there into the drum but i can t get to it from inside the washer to see what is going on. The water inlet valve requires sufficient water pressure to function properly.