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KitchenAid Dishwasher leaking from motor area
If your KitchenAid dishwasher is leaking from motor area, start by pinpointing exactly where the water is coming from underneath the tub. In most cases, a dishwasher leaking from pump area is caused by a bad motor shaft seal, so the shaft seal is the first part to check. Depending on your model, you may be able to replace just the seal, an impeller and seal kit, or a complete seal kit. If the seal has failed and the motor shaft is rusted, or the needed pieces are not sold separately, the pump and motor assembly is the next most likely fix. A KitchenAid dishwasher leaking under motor can also come from a cracked water inlet valve that drips near the motor area, or from a damaged drain hose connected to the drain pump outlet. Because dishwasher pump seal leaking can look similar to a hose or valve leak, a close visual inspection matters before ordering parts. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact KitchenAid shaft seal, impeller and seal kit, pump and motor assembly, water inlet valve, or drain hose that fits your specific dishwasher.
01 - KitchenAid 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 - KitchenAid 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 - KitchenAid 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 - KitchenAid 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 - KitchenAid 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 - KitchenAid 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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