Dishwasher flows from under the door: what to do
The situation when water flows from under the door of the dishwasher is very often observed. Do not rush and immediately call a specialist, because in some cases the cause of the malfunction can be resolved on your own. Let's try to figure out what causes this problem and how to fix it with your own hands.
Possible faults
Before starting to detect damage, you must disconnect the device from the network. After disconnecting, you can start his inspection.
If you find a leak at the first use after the acquisition, you should not try to fix it. If you have a manufacturing defect, contact the store where the purchase was made.
If the dishwasher served you a few years, and suddenly began to leak from under the door, the reasons for the failure may be as follows:
- Skew dishwasher.The solution to this problem is the correct installation of the device.
- Bottom Spray Defect. A crack appears in it, through which the jet is directed to the door, and water is undermined. In this case, the faulty mechanism should be replaced.
- Contamination of the door seal fat accumulations. Everything is solved by simple cleaning with a silicone spatula and a special detergent.
- Deformation of the door seal. Banal replacement seal will save your assistant.
- Pressure switch malfunction. If the dishwasher is leaking, the cause may be a breakdown of the water level sensor that needs to be repaired or replaced.
Troubleshooting
The first thing to do if the dishwasher suddenly flowed - to identify the cause of the fault. As we already figured out, this can happen because deformation of the gum-seal. This reason can be eliminated without engaging the master by trying to change the leaking seal with your own hands.
Pick up the compactor directly to your dishwasher model for its subsequent correct operation.
Before you start replacing the gum, make sure that the machine worth exactly. Now you should remove the worn seal from the door.When you insert a new start with fasteners and move to the ends of the rubber strip. Be careful! If the seal is stretched, leakage may resume after some time.
Now go to change pressostat. The reasons for its failure can be:
- wear;
- oxidation of the sensor connecting contacts;
- damage to items.
Choosing a new water level sensor should be done with particular responsibility, since the pressostats of each model of dishwasher may vary.
If the necessary part is selected correctly, you can proceed to replace it. Sequencing:
- Disconnect the machine from the mains and plumbing.
- Remove the back cover of the dishwasher.
- Under the pressure switch we disconnect the connecting hose.
- We remove the sensor from the design, removing all the connecting elements.
- We install a new spare part on the same principle.
After installing the new parts need to check the machine for performance. If the replacement is correct, the water level in the unit will be optimal.
Conclusion
When operating a dishwasher, do not neglect even minor flaws in its work. From the timely diagnosis of the device depends on the complexity and cost of repairs.Most of the minor faults that occur during the operation of the dishwasher can be repaired on its own.