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Anonymous Posted on Apr 05, 2010

Water leaking from front right corner - not hoses

We've noticed water on the floor after a wash cycle - it appears to be leaking from front right corner - not hoses external to machine. What could be causing this problem?

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The leak is coming from the area of the drain pump, but you will need to remove the lower toe panel directly below the door to sufficiently inspect where the leak may be coming from. The access screws are located under the bottom front edge of the panel. With the screws removed, the panel will drop down, then come off. The following link explains what to look for:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3576656-washer_leak__front_loader

Make sure you check all hose connections on the drain pump and make sure the drain pump reservior cap (if equipped) is on tight. If you have any questions, please post back with your MODEL NUMBER and let me know. I hope this helps you.

Testimonial: "This helped me ID the problem - looks like the flexible rubber connection between the drum and the pump has a leak."

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