As an appliance repair technician with more than three decades of experience, I’ve seen many dishwashers that eventually leak from the bottom corners of the door. I love receiving this repair request. It’s almost always caused by the same problem, and I can fix it within 10 minutes with a few supplies. Eventually, all dishwashers end up with a dribbling leak from the lower corner of the door. If left untreated, it can warp and discolor the kitchen floor — a costly repair. Here, I’ll share all the possible causes of a dishwasher door leak and some easy DIY fixes. Why Does a Dishwasher Leak From the Bottom of the Door? In most cases, it’s because of a dirty or compressed black rubber door seal. It can also come from a bent door or a stuck dishwasher water fill valve. Over time, detergent and food debris build up on the door seal. When it dries out, it creates a film that makes the seal no longer watertight. During the hot wash cycle, water shoots out of the holes in the spray arms....
Here you’ll Find Quick - Easy Fixes to Very Common Appliance Problems. Step-by-Step Procedures that You can Print Out to Give You Expert Advice to Easily Fix Your Appliance Yourself. We Cover Easy Repairs for Washing Machines, Dryers, Dishwashers, Ovens, Stoves, Range Hoods, Garbage Disposals and Refrigerators. Our Step-by-Step Procedures are accompanied with Videos to Give You Clear Visual Instructions On How To Do The Repair.