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White-Westinghouse Dishwasher leaking from motor area
If your White-Westinghouse dishwasher is leaking from motor area, start by pinpointing where the water is actually coming from. In most cases, a dishwasher leaking from pump area or under motor is caused by a worn shaft seal, which is why the motor shaft seal is the first part to check. On some models, you may replace just the seal kit, while others use an impeller and seal kit. If the seal has failed and the impeller is damaged too, replacing that kit is often the most practical fix. If the leak is more extensive, the motor shaft is rusted, or the kit is not sold separately, the full pump and motor assembly may need to be replaced. Less often, a cracked water inlet valve can cause a dishwasher leaking water near the motor area, and a damaged drain hose can also leak underneath the unit. For the right repair, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact White-Westinghouse shaft seal, impeller and seal kit, seal kit, pump and motor assembly, water inlet valve, or drain hose that fits your dishwasher.
01 - White-Westinghouse 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 - White-Westinghouse 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 - White-Westinghouse 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 - White-Westinghouse 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 - White-Westinghouse 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 - White-Westinghouse 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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Can a cracked water inlet valve cause a dishwasher leaking under the motor area?
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