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Jenn Air Dishwasher leaking from motor area
If your Jenn Air dishwasher is leaking from motor area, start by pinpointing exactly where the water is coming from under the tub. The most common cause of a dishwasher leaking from pump area is a worn shaft seal, also called a motor shaft seal or pump seal leaking around the motor shaft. On some models, you can replace the shaft seal or a seal kit by itself, while others use an impeller and seal kit. If the seal is bad and the parts are not available separately, or the motor shaft is rusted, the fix may be a full pump and motor assembly. After that, check the water inlet valve for cracks that can cause a dishwasher leaking under motor, and inspect the drain hose for loose connections, holes, or splits near the drain pump outlet. This kind of dishwasher leaking water underneath often comes down to a failed seal, but confirming the source first saves time and money. Enter your Jenn Air dishwasher model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact shaft seal, impeller and seal kit, pump and motor assembly, water inlet valve, or drain hose that fits your machine.
01 - Jenn Air Dishwasher Shaft Seal
First, try to determine the source of the leak. If the water is leaking from the motor shaft area, the motor shaft seal is likely defective. If the seal is defective, replace it. (Some manufacturers sell the seal independently of the impeller. Other manufacturers require that you purchase the impeller and seal together. Still other manufacturers require that you purchase the entire pump and motor assembly instead of the impeller and seal. It is more cost effective to replace the seal kit rather than the impeller and seal.)
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02 - Jenn Air Dishwasher Impeller and Seal Kit
First, try to determine the source of the leak. If the water is leaking from the motor shaft area, the motor shaft seal is likely defective. If the seal is defective, replace it. (Some manufacturers sell the seal independently of the impeller. Other manufacturers require that you purchase the impeller and seal together. Still other manufacturers require that you purchase the entire pump and motor assembly instead of the impeller and seal. It is usually more cost effective to replace the impeller and seal kit rather than the pump and motor assembly.)
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03 - Jenn Air Dishwasher Seal Kit
First, try to determine the source of the leak. If the water is leaking from the motor shaft area, the motor shaft seal is likely defective. If the seal is defective, replace it. (Some manufacturers sell the seal independently of the impeller. Other manufacturers require that you purchase the impeller and seal together. Still other manufacturers require that you purchase the entire pump and motor assembly instead of the impeller and seal. It is more cost effective to replace the seal kit rather than the impeller and seal.)
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04 - Jenn Air Dishwasher Pump and Motor Assembly
If the dishwasher is leaking water from the motor area, the entire pump and motor assembly need to be replaced. First, try to determine the source of the leak. If the water is leaking from the drain pump, the impeller and seal is likely the cause. On most dishwashers, you can replace the impeller and seal kit independently of the drain pump. However, if you do not want to disassemble the pump, or if the impeller and seal kit is not available separately, you can replace the entire pump and motor assembly. In addition, if the motor shaft is rusted and the new impeller won’t fit onto the shaft, replace the pump and motor asse...
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05 - Jenn Air Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve
A dishwasher's water inlet valve opens following a short drain cycle to fill the tank with water in preparation for the wash cycle. If the inlet valve is cracked or damaged, the dishwasher can leak water near the motor area beneath the dishwasher tank.
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06 - Jenn Air Dishwasher Drain Hose
A dishwasher leak near the motor area could be caused by damaged drain hose. Confirm the hose is secured to the drain pump outlet port and check for any cracks or holes in the hose itself. Replace a damaged drain hose with a new one.
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