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Hotpoint Dryer leaking water
If your Hotpoint dryer is leaking water, the most common culprit is a damaged fill hose—check the hose for small cracks, holes or loose fittings and replace it or the rubber washers for a watertight seal if needed. If the leak is inside the drum, a cracked or clogged nozzle that sprays the hot mist is the next likely cause, so inspect the nozzle and replace it if it shows damage. Don’t forget to rule out other sources, especially on non-steam models that are not hooked to water. A failing steam generator can leak inside the drum and should be checked for cracks in its housing, and loose hose connectors are an easy fix if tightening or new washers stop the drip. Less commonly, a cracked water inlet valve housing will allow water into the cabinet and requires replacement. If you need a replacement part, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to see the exact fill hose, nozzle, steam generator, inlet valve or fittings that fit your dryer and get back to a dry laundry load.
01 - Hotpoint Dryer Fill Hose
A water leak that is coming from outside the dryer cabinet may be caused by a damaged fill hose. Inspect the hose for small cracks or holes and confirm the hose is secured firmly to the inlet valve. A damaged hose will need to be replaced with a new one. If needed, install new rubber washers at the ends of the hose for a water tight seal.
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02 - Hotpoint Dryer Nozzle
A water leak inside the dryer drum may be caused by a faulty nozzle, the component used to spray the hot mist. Inspect the nozzle for any cracks or signs of visible damage and replace the old nozzle with a new one if required.
Highly Likely
03 - Check for other sources of leaks
A non steam dryer is not connected to water and will not cause a leak. Look for other sources of leaks.
Common
04 - Hotpoint Dryer Steam Generator
A water leak inside the dryer drum may be caused by a faulty or damaged steam generator, the component that converts the incoming water supply to steam. Inspect the steam generator for any cracks in the housing and replace if visibly damaged.
Common
05 - Loose hose connector
Check and tighten hose connections. Install new rubber washers if needed.
Common
06 - Hotpoint Dryer Water Inlet Valve
A water leak that is coming from inside the dryer cabinet is likely caused by a damaged water inlet valve. Inspect the valve for any cracks in the housing and confirm the valve hoses are secured firmly to the valve and are in good condition. If the inlet valve's housing is cracked or damaged, the component should be replaced with a new one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my dryer leaking water?
My steam dryer is leaking inside the drum — could it be the nozzle or steam generator?
Water is leaking from the back or underneath my dryer — what should I check first?
Can a non-steam dryer leak water?
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