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Georgia Schlessman Posted on Mar 27, 2014
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Water leaks from bottom of washer a day after I've done laundry

Washer does not leak during operation. I find a leak from underneath washer about a day after I do laundry. Then I find another leak a day or two after that. Then another leak a couple days after that. Leak is roughly 1/2 a cup of water each time.

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My guess is you have a slow leak in the inlet. Probably somewhere after the valve. Try turning the valves off between washes. If that fixes it you know it's an inlet leak. There is usually a pair rubber hoses (same connectors as a garden hose) connecting the washer to the inlet valves. In order of ease/price of fixing:

  • one of the gaskets in the hoses is cracked ($0.05)
  • one of the hoses has a crack or isn't sealing properly ($10)
  • the valve outside the washer is leaking ($15 if you DIY, $150 for plumber)
  • The connector or valve in the washer is leaking ($20-$30 if you DIY, $$$ if you pay a repairman, $0 if it's under warranty)

Testimonial: "I forgot to mention... I have tried shutting off the water in-between washes, and it still leaks."

  • Larry Symms Mar 27, 2014

    well then we know it's something in the washer or drain line.

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  • Posted on Mar 30, 2008

SOURCE: water leaking from underneath after washer drains

I have the same washer and there is a white plastic piece underneath the washer where two hoses go into. It contains the impeller that pumps the water out. Anyway, on my machine this piece was incorrectly injection molded at the factory. The glue bubbled out causing an air bubble -- once the air bubble in the glue can stand the pressure and pops, the leak occurs!!!!! If you are a handyperson, take this piece out and use exopy to fix.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 06, 2007

SOURCE: Washer leaking

There are several things that will leak under a GE washer. The the usual suspects are drain hose connections, or hoses that have cracks or holes. I would inspect the hoses first as this would be the easiest fix. The other thing that can causes problems is the wash tub seal on the bottom of the tub. If the spanner nut (under the agitator) comes loose, the seal will unseat and the tub will begin to drip (I've had this one happen to me). Another cause can be the wash tub itself (I've also experienced this one). Inspect the wash tub for cracks. The tub can develop stress cracks and begin to leak. Especially if this is a washer that was involved in a move. To access the inside of the machine, the front should come off by pushing under the front lip of the machine with a putty knife. There are metal clips that hold the front to the top. Look in the crack with a flashlight to locate them. Push in with a putty knife to release and the front should just come off. I hope this helps you.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 11, 2007

SOURCE: leak coming from bottom of washing machine

It might not have totally emptied during the last cycle.  Try laying the hose where the water empties down.  The level of the hose needs to be lower than the water level to be able to drain.  Make sure you have a bucket to empty in to.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 13, 2009

SOURCE: GE Profile Washer leaking underneath during spin cycle

its your outer tub it has a hole in it

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 11, 2009

SOURCE: Water leaking from bottom of washer

Tub Seal is leaking and needs to be replaced

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