Because we hadn't used the dishwasher for awhile, the vanes were stuck and we loosened those and the dishwasher turned on. We were letting it run through a cycle with no dishes in the dishwasher and we noticed that water was leaking around the areas where the vanes are. What might be causing this?
If your dishwasher leaks, check these:Main tub seal
Door gasket or seal
Water-inlet valve
Hoses
Main tub seal
Note… If the main motor of your dishwasher is mounted vertically, beneath the center bottom of the dishwasher, the following instructions probably apply to you. But if your motor is mounted horizontally, the pump isn't serviceable--you need to replace the entire pump and motor assembly.
The main tub seal is beneath the drain impeller. It prevents the water in the dishwasher from leaking out near the shaft of the motor. To get to the seal, which is inside the dishwasher, remove the:
1. Lower rack
2. Spray arm
3. Spray arm support
4. Wash/drain impellers
Then pry the seal out of its housing and replace it.
Door gasket or seal
Over time, door gaskets and seals harden and lose their ability to seal properly. You can't repair the seals. You need to replace them if they've begun to leak.
Water-inlet valve
The water-inlet valve, itself, seldom leaks. But, the water-supply line from the house and the rubber tube leading from the valve to the inside of the dishwasher may leak. Tighten or repair/replace these as necessary.
The water-inlet valve could mechanically stick open. When that happens, the water continues to flow into the dishwasher, which then floods your kitchen. Turn off the water supply to the dishwasher, and replace the valve.
Hoses
Behind the lower access panel on your dishwasher are several rubber or plastic hoses. If the leak appears at a connection, try a new clamp. If that doesn't work, replace the hose.
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I just discovered that some gaskets can be repaired!! Door gasket on a GE dishwasher that hadn't been used for awhile was stiff and crunched up where the gasket rounded the bottom corners of the door, adjacent to the baffles, which caused leaking from both lower corners of door.
First I cleaned the baffles and then I pulled the gasket away from the bottom of the door. Then, I heated the stiff sections of the gasket with a hairdryer. Amazingly, the gasket softened and puffed back up. It practically fell back into place...so smoothly that I was totally amazed.
For good measure I then briefly heated the rest of the gasket with the hairdryer. I then ran it through five wash cycles with super hot water...problem solved. No leaks!
A new gasket sold for $67.00. Hairdryer fix was free. Plus, there was no service charge.
Also recommend checking door latch. If it's not snug, leaks can also happen.
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