Washing Machine Wall Drain Leaking

If your washing machine is leaking during the wash cycle or drain cycle there s a good chance the problem is the drain pump.

Washing machine wall drain leaking.

Slide the washer out about 12 inches be careful to not damage the water hoses. As a washing machine runs through its cycles it pumps out dirty water to make room for the clean water it needs to rinse your clothes. The flexible hose flows into a drain pipe that connects to the main sewer line. On the other hand if the leak occurs while the unit is on standby the leak might originate from the water.

Be sure that the hose is fully inserted into the standpipe drainpipe. The drain pump is frequently. Unplug the washing machine from the power outlet. The drain pump will have an inlet from the tub and an outlet to a drain hose and sometimes a circulating hose outlet.

It pumps the dirty water through a rear mounted outlet tube fitted with a flexible discharge hose. Troubleshooting what is causing the washing machine to leak most common fix. Water drains out as a washing machine spins after washing or rinsing clothes. A leak at the back of the washer can also be caused by a drain hose not properly secured in the drainpipe.

If the machine leaks while in use the potential problem could be a leaking drum or a bad seal. Find the water hoses behind the washer. If the machine only leaks during these cycles you can likely rule out damaged water supply hoses. Water leaks can occur while the machine is being used or after washing.

If there is still a leak around the drain hose especially during the washer spin cycle the drainpipe is probably clogged. How a washing machine works.