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Washer Leaking Water? Causes, What to Check and Professional Repair

A leaking washing machine can damage floors and the ceiling below, especially in condos and upstairs laundry rooms. Leaks may appear at the front, underneath or behind the washer, and sometimes only during certain parts of the cycle.

Joseph Services repairs leaking washers in homes across Montréal, Laval and the South Shore.

Safety First

If water is spreading, stop the washer, turn off the water taps behind it and unplug it if you can do so without standing in water.

What to Check Before You Call

  1. Note where and when the leak happens: at the door, underneath, behind the washer, during fill, wash or spin.
  2. Check the inlet hoses behind the washer for cracks, bulges or loose connections.
  3. Make sure the drain hose is secure in the standpipe or laundry sink.
  4. On front-load washers, inspect the rubber door seal for tears, holes or debris.
  5. Use only HE detergent in the correct amount. Too much soap can cause foam to leak out.

Common Reasons a Washer Leaks

Door Boot Seal (Front-Load)

The rubber seal around the door can tear or develop holes from coins, zippers or wear. Leaks usually appear at the front bottom of the washer.

Inlet Hoses or Water Inlet Valve

Worn hoses, loose fittings or a cracked inlet valve leak during filling, often behind the washer.

Drain Pump or Drain Hose

A cracked pump housing, loose filter cap or damaged drain hose usually leaks underneath, especially during draining.

Tub Seal and Bearings

When the tub seal fails, water reaches the drum bearings. You may see a leak under the washer and hear a roaring noise during spin.

Too Much Detergent or Overloading

Excess suds and overloaded drums can push water past seals and through the detergent drawer.

How We Repair a Leaking Washer

We run the washer to see exactly where the water appears, then inspect and test seals, hoses, the pump and the inlet valve. You get a flat-rate price before the repair.

Why Homeowners Choose Joseph Services

  • Flat-rate pricing: a set visit and diagnosis fee, then one flat repair price that includes parts. If you go ahead, the diagnosis fee you already paid is deducted from the repair price. No hourly surprises.
  • 90-day warranty on parts and labour for every repair.
  • All major brands: LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, Bosch, GE, Maytag, KitchenAid, Frigidaire, Kenmore, Sub-Zero and more.
  • In-home service in Montréal, Laval and the South Shore, 7 days a week from 6 am to 10 pm.
  • Payment on site when the job is done, with an invoice right away.

Book Washer Repair with Joseph Services

Call 514-608-0650 or book online. We are open 7 days a week, 6 am to 10 pm, and serve homes across Montréal, Laval and the South Shore.