Whirlpool was established in 1911 and has a long track record of producing high-quality appliances, such as dishwashers. But sometimes they do break down and will need to be repaired.
One common issue people have with their Whirlpool dishwashers is leaks. There are many potential causes of the leaks, but if you check out each potential cause, you should be able to find the problem and fix it with relative ease.
In this article, we cover seven common solutions to fix a Whirlpool dishwasher if it is leaking.
This guide covers the following models:
7DP840CWDB0
7DP840CWDB1
7DU840CWDB0
7DU840CWDB1
7DU900PCDB0
7DU900PCDQ0
WDT780SAEM0
WDT780SAEM1
WDT780SAEM2
WDT790SLYM2
WDT790SLYW2
WDT910SAYE1
WDT910SAYE2
WDT910SAYH1
WDT910SAYH2
WDT910SAYM1
WDT910SAYM2
WDT910SSYB1
WDT910SSYB2
WDT910SSYM2
WDT910SSYW2
This is the valve that controls the water coming into the dishwasher. When it gets stuck and stays open, it can cause the dishwasher to keep filling up with water, which can cause leaks and overflowing to occur. Here’s how to check it:
The spray arm (sometimes called a wash arm) is the part in the dishwasher that spins around and distributes water into the dishwasher. When it gets cracked, the water might end up being sprayed toward the door seals, which can cause a leak to occur. Here’s how to check to see if it is the cause of your leak:
Cracks in the lower spray arm can cause water to spray toward the bottom of the dishwasher and leak out under the dishwasher door. Here’s how to check the lower spray arm:
Remove the dishwasher’s lower spray arm.
Another potential cause of the leak is if the upper spray arm has a crack in it or if the screws in the spray arm support are loose. To find out if the upper spray arm is causing the leak, you’ll need to:
The door gasket and seal on your dishwasher ensure that water can’t leak out through the door. To check if it is causing a leak, start by:
If you still haven’t found the cause of the leak, check the door hinges for any signs that they are bent. If they are bent, then the door won’t be able to close properly. The door hinges can be checked by:
If your dishwasher is overfilling, then it could be a faulty float switch. You can find the float switch at the bottom of the dishwasher. Its purpose is to let the dishwasher know that the water is at the correct level.
To make sure your dishwasher isn’t overfilling:
And there you have it, seven common reasons that Whirlpool dishwashers leak. If you follow the above instructions, you should be able to identify the cause and apply a fix to get the dishwasher running correctly again.
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