Finding a puddle of water under your washing machine is quite unpleasant. This problem requires immediate attention, as its consequences can be very serious. Not only will the machine itself be damaged, but the leaking water could also harm your neighbors if you live in a multi-story building. Water leaks can occur in a variety of ways, but we've focused on when a washing machine leaks during the spin cycle. This is the most common time for leaks.
Reasons for water leakage during spin cycle
If, after several washes, you notice water leaking under your washing machine during the spin cycle, it's time to seriously consider addressing and fixing the problem. There could be several possible causes for this leak, and here are a few:
the tightness of the pipe connection is broken;
the drain hose burst;
the water drain filter is clogged;
the seals are faulty;
the bearings failed;
The drain pump broke down.
How to find a fault?
The first thing you need to do when starting to look for the cause of a water leak is to turn off the power to the washing machine. Check to see if the drain filter is clogged. It may not be properly sealed, causing water to leak out. The drain filter is typically located at the bottom of the machine, under the front panel. Manufacturers often install it under a special, easy-to-open cover. If there's no such cover, you'll have to completely unscrew the bottom plastic panel.
Next, you can inspect the drain hose and where it connects to the machine's drain pump. On most well-known washing machines (LG, Samsung, Indesit, Ariston, Whirpool, Candy, Beko, Ardo), the hose connection can be accessed through the bottom of the machine. Simply lay the machine on its side and check to see if the hose is tightly and airtightly connected to the pump.
In Electrolux and Zanussi machines, you'll need to remove the rear housing to check the connection. The drain hose and drain pump connection is difficult to access in Bosch and Siemens machines. You'll need to disassemble the front of the machine, first removing the detergent drawer and seal.
Having ruled out the drain hose as the cause of the washing machine leaking from the bottom during the spin cycle, we move on to inspecting the seals and bearings. When the seals on the back of the machine drum wear out, water leaks appear. To see all this, you'll have to remove the back cover. As for the bearings, their failure is accompanied by a grinding noise when the drum rotates.
Once this cause of water leakage is identified, it must be addressed immediately. Continued use of the machine could result in water entering the electric motor.
If the above-mentioned causes have been ruled out during the inspection, there's only one remaining possibility: the drain pump is broken. However, please note that only a specialist can accurately diagnose the cause of water leaking from the machine during the spin cycle.
Actions to eliminate
Once you've identified the cause of your washing machine's leak, begin troubleshooting. Don't panic and call a technician right away; in some cases, you can fix it yourself.
The most solvable problem is a faulty drain filter. If the filter is clean but you can't tighten it tightly because the threads are stripped, it needs to be replaced. Purchase a similar filter from the store and install it in its place.
With basic plumbing skills, you can replace the drain hose yourself if it's the cause of the leak. We've explained how to access the hose connection to the machine above, but next you need to:
pull the drain hose out of the sewer outlet;
Using a screwdriver, loosen the clamp securing the hose to the pump;
remove the drain hose from the drain pump;
remove all hose securing fasteners;
take a new hose and connect it to the pump and then to the drain pipe outlet.
You can read about the entire process in detail for different brands of washing machines in the article about replacing the drain hose.
If you need to replace seals or bearings in a washing machine, you'll need to almost completely disassemble the machine itself, as there's no other way to access them. Few people dare to undertake such repairs at home. For those who do decide to fix this problem themselves, we have an article on our website:How to replace a gas tank seal?
You can also watch a video recording that will help you repair your car and assess the complexity of such repairs.
If the reason why the washing machine leaks during spinning is in breakdown of the drain pump, then in this case you will also have to do a lot of work, not to mention the costs of purchasing a new similar part.
Finally, if water leaks from your washing machine during the spin cycle, it could indicate a serious problem. The problem typically manifests itself during the spin cycle, when the machine is running at full power and high speeds. Whatever the problem, it needs to be addressed immediately, otherwise it will lead to serious consequences.
Thanks to the author. My Indesit washing machine leaks when tap water enters the drum. There's a kind of accordion-style hose that runs from the box where the detergent is poured into the drum. It's held in place simply by a groove without a clamp. In short, the system isn't well thought out. Anyone have any ideas? Please advise.
I have the same problem. I split the drum horizontally and saw a clogged hole where the water returns to the tank. I'll reassemble it tomorrow and try it. I think that's the problem.
The rubber ring—the seal under the drain pump—was leaking. Instead of replacing the ring, the mechanic installed a new pump with the ring included. Isn't it possible to replace just the ring? It's a Haier.
Finding a puddle of water under your washing machine is quite unpleasant. This problem requires immediate attention, as its consequences can be very serious. Not only will the machine itself be damaged, but the leaking water could also harm your neighbors if you live in a multi-story building. Water leaks can occur in a variety of ways, but we've focused on when a washing machine leaks during the spin cycle. This is the most common time for leaks.
Next, you can inspect the drain hose and where it connects to the machine's drain pump. On most well-known washing machines (LG, Samsung, Indesit, Ariston, Whirpool, Candy, Beko, Ardo), the hose connection can be accessed through the bottom of the machine. Simply lay the machine on its side and check to see if the hose is tightly and airtightly connected to the pump.
With basic plumbing skills, you can replace the drain hose yourself if it's the cause of the leak. We've explained how to access the hose connection to the machine above, but next you need to:
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Thanks to the author. My Indesit washing machine leaks when tap water enters the drum. There's a kind of accordion-style hose that runs from the box where the detergent is poured into the drum. It's held in place simply by a groove without a clamp. In short, the system isn't well thought out. Anyone have any ideas? Please advise.
I have a leak during spinning from the tube where air is supplied to the drum.
I have the same problem. I split the drum horizontally and saw a clogged hole where the water returns to the tank. I'll reassemble it tomorrow and try it. I think that's the problem.
I think my bearing failed, because there was a terrible grinding noise. Then, during the spin cycle, water started leaking quite a bit…
We called a repairman, but he didn’t find anything, he said everything was fine, we paid 1500, but water still leaks from the spin cycle.
The rubber ring—the seal under the drain pump—was leaking. Instead of replacing the ring, the mechanic installed a new pump with the ring included. Isn't it possible to replace just the ring? It's a Haier.
Tell me, if I set the wash cycle to no rinse or spin because there is leakage during the spin cycle, will less water leak out?
Could you tell me if I set the wash cycle to no rinse or spin cycle because the clothes are leaking during the spin cycle, will less water leak out?
My washing machine leaks towards the end of the rinse cycle. But not always. Could you please advise me to take it to a professional?