Water under the washing machine

[RoseClone]

About a year ago we started noticing water under our washing machine. We inherited it when we moved into our to townhouse so we decided to buy a brand new washer dryer set. However, we are still finding water under it and it's driving my wife nuts which ruins everybody's day. We are definitely not overloading it as it did it with just two small sweatshirts in it. I see no water running down the wall drain so it must be coming from the machine. One thing we have noticed is we can hear "gurgling(?)" sounds from the kitchen sink when it may happen. I haven't really kept a tally on that.

Does anyone have any idea on this? I'm not really sure if a call a plumber or an appliance person. Again, the washing machine is less than a year old.

 

[Cy4Lifer]

Maybe the drain plug is partially blocked?

 

[ScottyP]

I wouldn't worry about it. Just ignore it.

 

[2speedy1]

Plenty of places that can leak. Some simple some not. Connections leak, etc. Pump itself could be leaking, I had that on one of mne years ago. At that point might as well just replace it, because costs as much or more to fix than getting a new one.

Edit: I read that you inherited the leak, missed that you replaced it, and still leak. Seems to be a hose or drain related. I would also check the floor for damage too.

 

[TitanClone]

Is it on cement floors? If so I wouldn't be too concerned. If it's on something on top of plywood I would be. Tearing out the carpet at my last house I found a 6 or 7 inch hole in the plywood directly below where a ceiling leak was who knows how many years ago (it was just a stain and small crack in the ceiling).

 

[RoseClone]

Is it on cement floors? If so I wouldn't be too concerned. If it's on something on top of plywood I would be. Tearing out the carpet at my last house I found a 6 or 7 inch hole in the plywood directly below where a ceiling leak was who knows how many years ago (it was just a stain and small crack in the ceiling).

It is not on cement.

 

[alarson]

About a year ago we started noticing water under our washing machine. We inherited it when we moved into our to townhouse so we decided to buy a brand new washer dryer set. However, we are still finding water under it and it's driving my wife nuts which ruins everybody's day. We are definitely not overloading it as it did it with just two small sweatshirts in it. I see no water running down the wall drain so it must be coming from the machine. One thing we have noticed is we can hear "gurgling(?)" sounds from the kitchen sink when it may happen. I haven't really kept a tally on that.

Does anyone have any idea on this? I'm not really sure if a call a plumber or an appliance person. Again, the washing machine is less than a year old.

It might be a dumb question, but did you replace the hoses with new ones when you got the new W\D? Possible a small leak there?

Does it only leak when it runs or do you find water building up even without it running?

 

[TitanClone]

It is not on cement.

It's not going to collapse or anything but I'd be worried about the sub flooring.

 

[Isualum13]

Is there one of these on the drin line? if so it probably needs replaced. I run into the same issue and replacing this generally fixes it.

 

[Clonehomer]

If you’re on your second washer and the same thing happens, it’s probably not the washer. If it’s not much water, check your water inlets. I’ve found that those tend to drip as they age.

Put some paper towels around the drain to see if it is backing up at all.

Edit: if your washer is on subfloor, get a washer tub under it. Saves a lot of hassle for minor leaks. If you can, add a drain to that tub as well to save yourself on a major leak.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/CAMCO-Washing-Machine-Drain-Pan-White/50195165?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-app-_-ggl-_-PMAX_APP_174_Laundry_Priority-Items-_-50195165-_-local-_-0-_-0&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD2B2W_x9vB0urYnySP_tbQNez7an&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqP2pBhDMARIsAJQ0CzobINMAsjGil2XL_6Dj2K-fdkOGRf1tBw3GPdZOWg5sOjUI7xtTrYAaAoTrEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[isufrEEk]

I would run a cycle through and watch what happens. My guess is that your drain is clogged and the water is running down the drain hose.

 

[Trice]

Dealt with this issue a couple times. Where specifically is the water pooling? Is it happening in the same place with both the old and new washers?

 

[RoseClone]

Is there one of these on the drin line? View attachment 118649 if so it probably needs replaced. I run into the same issue and replacing this generally fixes it.

I'm inept at this stuff....where would it be?

 

[BACyclone]

1) Check water supply lines (hot and cold) -- all connection points, and check if they are wet anywhere along the length; may have to watch a fill cycle.

2) Check the standing drain pipe, where you put the drain hose into -- if it's stuck in too far, not enough -- or there could be a partial blockage down the line; watch a drain/spin cycle on a full load

 

[Isualum13]

I'm inept at this stuff....where would it be?

Somewhere above where the water runs. On mine it's behind the top left corner of the washing machine. When faulty it causes it leak onto the floor when draining. It's not attached to the washing machine but the drain line the washing machine drains through.

 

[spierceisu]

We had our washer drain line in the wall get plugged and had to have a drain cleaning company clean it out. Ours was ok after about 1 load but would back up after more. Works like a dream now. If you are in the Des Moines area I can give you the name of the people we used. Super fast and the cost was very reasonable.

 

[AgronAlum]

I would run a cycle through and watch what happens. My guess is that your drain is clogged and the water is running down the drain hose.

Agree with this. Run a quick cycle on warm so it’s using a hot/cold water mix and check everything on the exterior first.

Depending on your level of handiness and where the leak is under the machine, pull the back/sides off and run another quick cycle. Just watch for a leak and track it down.

I just had to do this with my SILs washer and I found a leak in the hose running from the pump to where the drain line attaches on the back of the machine. It was a whopping 20 dollar fix.

 

[cyclonespiker33]

It is not on cement.

What about concrete?

 

[TitanClone]

Somewhere above where the water runs. On mine it's behind the top left corner of the washing machine. When faulty it causes it leak onto the floor when draining. It's not attached to the washing machine but the drain line the washing machine drains through.
View attachment 118651

From that picture, use PVC not the flexible drains. I installed this guy https://www.homedepot.com/p/SIMPLE-...m-Single-Sink-Drain-Kit-3EA-1V2-TC0/313608432 it worked fine and was super easy to install but failed the inspection when I was selling.

 

[AgronAlum]

From that picture, use PVC not the flexible drains. I installed this guy https://www.homedepot.com/p/SIMPLE-...m-Single-Sink-Drain-Kit-3EA-1V2-TC0/313608432 it worked fine and was super easy to install but failed the inspection when I was selling.

These snappytrap things are great. I used them everywhere in our house. Not sure if they’ll pass inspection but they should because the flex line is actually smooth on the inside.

SnappyTrap Universal Drain Kit for Bathroom Sinks DK-105 - The Home Depot

This Universal kit includes all parts needed to install any type of bathroom sink, saving you trips back to the store. Use the flexible hose included for an offset wall drainpipe, or the long wall tube

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