How do I stop it from dripping into the basket when the washer is off

Check the washer tub area. Look for signs of rust or drips along the side of the basket to localize the issue. The drain hose could be leaking. There is also a gasket below the agitator assembly. The other place that could leak is the fill hose (between the inlet valve and the washer fill nozzle at the wash tub).

The parts diagram for the washer basket and tub is here: https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/3ukf427wcw-000582/kenmore-11092274100-washer-parts . See the rear panel diagram for the location of the fill hose.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Needs a new water fill valve inside of machine
the part where fill hoses from water supply connect to washer is the valve , this valve is stuck open by ethier mechanical failure or sediment from well water , ethier way the water inlet valve needs to be replaced.Once replaced water supply to washer should be turned on when wash is started and turned off when the washing chores are done.

Hi,

Start the washer in a normal cycle, once it starts to fill, unplug the unit from the wall. If the water stops completely its not a water valve issue. If it still drips, replace the water valve to the washer. Good Luck

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A drip is caused by seepage from the water supply. Remember the water supply enters your home under pressure, so there must be a watertight seal holding back the incoming water when the faucet handle is in the OFF position. That seal is usually created by a washer pressed tightly against the faucet seat. Obviously, when the washer or the seat is not functioning properly, a little water can seep through and drip out of the faucet spout. To stop the drip, all you usually have to do is replace the washer or repair the seat.

you have a bad transmision ()gearcase) that is the where the oil/grease leaks from. you have to replaces the gearcase if its worth depends on how old the machine is, this is the reason the tub will be stuck in one position,

hope it helped

There is no way to tighten plate that I know of.
Maybe a clever welder could stick it back together, but the problem implies something underneath is rusted out or broken. The main thing is the cutter plate, and if disposal wobbles, it will loosen drain pipes under sink and cause dripping.

I wrote some tips for installing new disposal, and include them here since disposal will be replaced at some point.

When I worked apartment maintenance, we replaced disposal with same brand disposal.
That way we didn't have to change out sink basket.
How to replace disposal:
Disconnect p-trap and tailpiece going into disposal.
Rotate connector disk clockwise that holds disposal to sink basket.
Before installing new disposal.
Attach electric wire to new disposal.
Attach dishwasher tube to new disposal. Knock out plug inside dishwasher opening.
Push new disposal up into place, and attach to old sink basket with new connector disk.
Use new connector washer.
Re-assemble tubular pipe.



If this is your home, you want new sink basket that comes with new disposal because it looks shiny and new.
Buy a tub of plumbers putty also.
Remove old sink basket and clean opening.
Put finger-size roll of plumbers putty around sink opening, and then push new strainer basket into plumbers putty.
Make sure there's enough putty that it squeezes up all around sink basket.
Tighten basket from below, wipe away excess putty around sink opening.
Install new disposal as described above.


Tips for tubular pipes:
When taking apart tubular pipes, start at p-trap and take apart as few pieces as needed to do job.
On image above, loosen both upper and lower nuts, trap falls loose, and then work on disposal.
Any tubular drain pipe that gets moved while working under sink needs to be disassembled, cleaned and re-assembled.
Metal pipes have rubber washer >> always use new rubber washers.
Plastic pipes have plastic washers > plastic washers can be cleaned and re-used.
Plastic washers have flat side that goes toward nut, tapered side away from nut.

When reassembling tubular pipe, we use rectorseal on washers and joints.
Apply good amount on washer just before pushing washer in place and attaching nut.
Rectorseal will ensure tubular drain pipes won't leak.



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probably going to be your water fill valve

It's the spring part on the bottom of that black basket. Now that it's broken there's really no fixing it. The only thing to do is call the manufacturer (800-726-0190) to get a new brew basket. They are open on weekends, so you could call them today and see what they can do (brew baskets are covered under the 3 year warranty, btw). Just have your model and serial number and you can probably have a new one ordered in less than 5 minutes. :)

Sounds like a whirlpool or inglis type belt drive with a loose belt or bad basketdrive[clutch].
Could be the set screw backed out on the basket, thats a pretty common problem.
I'd need a model number to know who made it though.

more likely from a hose........need lid off and a good torch

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