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Electrolux Dishwasher leaking

If your Electrolux dishwasher is leaking, start with the parts most likely to let too much water into the tub or spray water where it should not go. A stuck-open water inlet valve is the top cause because it can keep filling the dishwasher until it leaks or overflows. Next, check the center wash arm assembly, lower wash arm assembly, and upper wash arm assembly for cracks or a loose wash arm support, since a bad spray pattern can push water toward the door and leave your dishwasher leaking from door or leaking on floor. If the spray arms look good, inspect the door seal for tears, gaps, or poor contact, and check the door hinge if the door is not closing squarely. The detergent dispenser can also leak if its seal or O-ring has worn out, allowing water between the door panels. Whether your dishwasher is leaking water from the bottom of the door or showing signs of an overflow problem, entering your model number on RepairClinic.com is the fastest way to find the exact Electrolux water inlet valve, wash arm, door seal, door hinge, or detergent dispenser that fits your specific dishwasher.

01 - Electrolux Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve

The water inlet valve opens to allow water to enter the dishwasher. If the water inlet valve is stuck open, the dishwasher will continue to fill with water until the dishwasher leaks or overflows. If the water inlet valve is at fault, replace it. Water inlet valves are not repairable—if the valve is defective, you must replace it.
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02 - Electrolux Dishwasher Center Wash Arm Assembly

If the wash arm is cracked, it can allow a jet of water to spray toward the door seal, causing a leak. Remove the wash arm and inspect it for cracks. If the wash arm is cracked, replace it. Do not attempt to seal the crack with glue—the glue will break down in the dishwasher. If the wash arm is intact, make sure the screws in the wash arm support are tight. If the wash arm support is loose, water can spray out between the wash arm support and the lower pump housing, causing waves. These waves can cause water to leak out of the bottom of the door.
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03 - Electrolux Dishwasher Lower Wash Arm Assembly

If the wash arm is cracked, it can force water to spray directly toward the lower part of the dishwasher door. The water can then be forced under the door and onto the floor, causing a leak. Remove the wash arm and inspect it for cracks. If the wash arm is cracked, replace it. Do not attempt to seal the crack with glue—the glue will break down in the dishwasher. If the wash arm is intact, make sure the screws in the wash arm support are tight. If the wash arm support is loose, water can spray out between the wash arm support and the lower pump housing, causing waves. These waves can cause water to leak out of the bottom of... the door.
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04 - Electrolux Dishwasher Upper Wash Arm Assembly

If the upper wash arm is cracked, it can force water to spray directly toward the dishwasher door seal, causing a leak. Remove the wash arm and inspect it for cracks. If the wash arm is cracked, replace it. Do not attempt to seal the crack with glue—the glue will break down in the dishwasher. If the wash arm is intact, make sure the screws in the wash arm support are tight. If the wash arm support is loose, water can spray out between the wash arm support and the lower pump housing, causing waves. These waves can cause water to leak out of the bottom of the door.
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05 - Electrolux Dishwasher Door Seal

Look for tears, gaps or cuts in the seal that could cause a dishwasher door leak. To determine if the door seal is making good contact, try closing the dishwasher door on a dollar bill all the way around the door. If the dollar bill does not stick, there is a gap in the seal. If the door seal has any gaps or leaks, replace it. If the door seal is working properly but the dishwasher is still leaking, check the door hinges. If the hinges are bent, the door will not close properly, creating a gap between the door seal and the dishwasher. If the hinges are bent, replace them.
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06 - Electrolux Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser

A dishwasher detergent dispenser releases detergent into the tank during the wash cycle. Some dispensers with a rotating cover, or a latch, have an O-ring or seal that can wear out and allow water to leak inbetween the door panels and onto the floor near the bottom of the door.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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