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Kenmore Elite Washer Leaking underneath

My Kenmore Elite just began a constant drip leak underneath. Appears to be coming from the incoming water source (looks like just above it). When I turn off the water source it stops, so it doesn't appear to be from the previous load.

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Drain Pump

If the washer is leaking water the drain pump might have a hole or crack. Or, the bearings might be worn out. Replace the drain pump if it is leaking water, they're not repairable.

Tub Seal and Bearing Kit

If the washer is leaking water the tub seal and bearing kit might need to be replace. This is usually a very involved repair and will require disassembling most of the washer.

Tub Seal

If the washer is leaking water the tub seal might have a tear or rip and is letting water leak past. The tub seal can be replaced. When the tub seal fails water gets into the tub bearings and usually causes the bearings to go bad also. It is a good idea to replace the tub bearings with the new tub seal. This is usually a very involved repair and will require disassembling most of the washer.

Door Boot Seal

If the washer is leaking water the front door boot seal might have a tear or rip and is letting water leak past. The boot seal can be replaced. This part can tear when the washer is overloaded. This is common repair.

Tub-to-Pump Hose

If the washer is leaking water the hose from the tub to the pump might be split or torn. Don't try to cut off the bad piece of hose and stretch it to fit the pump, this will put strain on the remainder of the hose and may cause a sudden and complete failure of the hose which will dump potentially hundreds or thousands of gallons of water onto the floor because the next time the washer tries to fill all of the water will end up on the floor and so the washer will never shut off the valve. Any time there is a damaged hose, replace it completely with the OEM part.

Drain Hose

If the washer is leaking water check the drain hose. The most common places for the hose to spring a leak is from the connection to the pump out to the back of the washer. Another common occurrence is when the washer gets pushed too far back against the wall.

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Check the very inside top of the washer outside the washtub for socks or washcloths. Feel inside the rim all around this area between the tub and top of the washer. I found 2 socks and a washcloth that were soaking wet. I think the water enters inside this cavity and the lose articles make the water flow outside the washtub.

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I suspect dishwasher diverter motor seal, a part that has been discontinued, WPW10195677, is no longer available. found a replacement that works perfectly.

Go to www.avxseals.com and order a # TC5.5x16x8.

Hope this helps.

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you realize this question is 3 years old and solved, right? try looking for some with no response. https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Unanswere...

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Did some checking and Whirlpool (who makes the dishwasher) doesn’t sell the seal and now wants to sell the sump unit and seal combo for close to $200. Found that a 6x16x5 oil seal will work from TCM ( part #TCM 6x16x5SC-BX). TCM is in Minnesota; their number is 800-328-2840 but I got the parts from a local dealer. You have to remove the lower wash arm motor and then use a screwdriver or pick to remove the old seal. Use some silicone grease on the new seal and insert in the slot, then replace the motor. Glad I gave it a shot since this was a $5 repair. What a ripoff from Whirlpool!

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I have the same problem as Joe , how did you solve yours Joe please?

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Joe zal eeuwig dankbaar zijn.
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