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Whirlpool Dishwasher leaking from motor area
If your Whirlpool dishwasher is leaking from motor area, start by pinpointing exactly where the water is coming from. The most likely cause is a bad motor shaft seal, also called a shaft seal or pump seal leaking, which is why a Whirlpool dishwasher leaking under motor or leaking from pump area often needs a new shaft seal, seal kit, or impeller and seal kit. If the seal cannot be replaced by itself, or the motor shaft is rusted, you may need the complete pump and motor assembly. After that, check the water inlet valve, since a cracked valve can cause a dishwasher leaking water near the motor area, and inspect the drain hose for loose connections, cracks, or holes that can make it look like the dishwasher is leaking underneath. RepairClinic.com makes it easier to match the fix to your machine. Enter your model number to find the exact Whirlpool replacement part for your specific dishwasher, whether that is a shaft seal, impeller and seal kit, pump and motor assembly, water inlet valve, or drain hose.
01 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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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