Dishwasher leaking from float switch FREE REPAIR Whirlpool EASY DIY!
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THANK YOU!! We just had our dishwasher start leaking - it was this exact brand/model and I identified the leak coming through that plunger, and that the nut was probably just loose, but couldn’t work out how to remove the hood / plunger thing to get at it. You said the magic words and it was easy peasy!! Saved me a load of time and money!
ya it leaked twice on me from this I fixed it 3 weeks ago again
Wish I could buy you a beer.
No cost fix is the best fix. Just cleaned and tightened as shown and we are right back to business as usual - mediocre washing with frequent gunk buildup.
Thank you!
I dont drink beer This same nut loosened up about 2 months ago again years later. Fixed it again
thanks for the video, I also bought a rubber washer at home depot and cut it to fit rather than spending $40 on a factory washer, and i doubled them up, one on top one on bottom, tightened with a wrench and no more leak!
YEa these always leak. S2000s cool cars driven a few used trade in ones. Fly on the highway
This was exactly the problem that I had and your video helped me solve it! Thanks a lot for this!
Ya they all loosen up over time.
Finding this video was like a Christmas gift.
Ya these dishwashers are junk. This thing broke like 6 times All different issues some repeating ones. Keep fixing it. Someone will get this "Joy unit" when this POS condo is ever sold
Brilliant! That is exactly what fixed my leak after weeks of investigation. Thanks!
yea i had to do this 2x. Same leak again. Same loose nut some years later
I was about to change the inner door gasket when I decided to look underneath and saw water randomly dripping from the float mechanism. It was easy to access. I got the float area cleaned, gave the nut a 1/8th turn, and after one wash, it was dry. Hopefully, this fixes my issue for good, at least for now. Thanks for posting this. You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.
Glad it helped
Isn’t it great when you find the video that solves your problem and saves you money? You sir, are awesome for posting this. Thank you!
NP. Washer is still working good.
Hurray Whirlpool! I just replaced my pumps a month or so ago then the switch started leaking. Thankfully this was a free easy fix! Thanks!
yea i put another pump on it a month ago. 3x now
Thanks. Had the same leak from the float switch. My problem was gunk built up in the underside of the float weighing it down preventing it from activating the shut-off switch. I cleaned everything and put it back together and problem solved.
Yea that happens too and the dishwasher turns off or overflows. Really simple machines, too many people throw them away or replace them for a newer model with more BS like being connected to the internet.. DO NOT NEED at higher and higher prices. These days you need to fix everything. New is trash and its too much $
I really appreciate this. The last thing I needed right now was a leaky dishwasher. You helped me troubleshoot and likely fix the problem. Its hard to fathom how cheaply made modern appliances are.
Yea. i think the heat loosens these up over time.
@@GhettoWagon yup. I removed the top float piece, cleaned it up, tightened the nut 3/4 of a turn or so and good to go. Thanks again.
Fixed my exact problem. Thanks. The nut on mine was barely tight also. Cleaned the float, checked the washer, tightened up everything. Mine had been leaking for years. I thought it was an outdoor spigot copper pipe that was leaking. Opened up the wall and saw it wasn't.
I have some drywall to replace and a couple of pieces of floor moulding.
Excellent!
Thank you, tightening the plastic nut on the float valve fixed the leak! Backstory: I was trying to fix why soap dispenses but washer arms don't move or spray as it runs through whatever cycle I chose. I opened the kick plate to get the tech sheet to run control panel diagnostics, and noticed a very slow drip leak. Never noticed any pooling through the years. Running diagnostics made extra-strong vibrations, and I guess caused the nut to loosen beyond the drip to being a bigger leak. I found your video, lifted the float valve as much as I could and was able to see that the plastic nut was indeed loose, so using pliers, I could tighten it without taking it all out. Leak disappeared. Thanks so much!
Ya you can do it that way if you have a thin wrench It comes apart easy too
Thank you so much! I had the same problem. I fixed it in 30 minutes by cleaning it! I appreciate your video!
Glad it helped!
Just watched this video after discovering a leak and it fixed it, Thanks;
One day later.. fixed!
I'll simply parrot what everyone else has commented. Thank you so much for this video. Followed your exact steps and had it fixed in 20 minutes for F-R-EE.
Yea. But it will break again. good ole whirlpool.
Thank you! Thanks to this video I was able to reach up inside the little plastic area and flick the stem of the float to unlock it. Ours had gross stuff all up inside the float keeping it from popping up and down effectively. Great video man!
YA they get funky Clean it with vinegar in a bowl on the top rack or get some of those decaling tablets at home depot. Cleans it decent.
Funny how I had the same two issues you did the same timeframe apart from them happening too.. Thanks for video, big help!
Yes all of these break. I now have a broken dispenser. The part costs around $60!
Ha! Same two problems here, just a month apart, same model dishwasher and everything. It’s like they have this stuff set to a timer somehow 😂
Our dishwasher sprang a leak, watched this video and dishwasher is all better!
Thanks for saving us!!!
Yes this thing breaks all the time. Put a pump on it a month ago. Again
Just wanted to thank you for this video. I know nothing about dishwashers, but your video helped me track down the problem and fix it in a matter of minutes. It was exactly this issue. Thanks again.
You are welcome!
Thanks ! Seem to solve same (my) problem. Leaking from the bottom of the float. And only had to open switch cover to push float up/out and then tighten from the top.
Glad it helped
Thank you! Your video saved the day! I followed your instructions, and my dishwasher's float switch leak has been fixed. Again, thank you!
Glad it helped!
Superb! Getting the float off was the hardest part.
Yea you need to bend it a little Worst part is laying on the floor and trying to eyeball that part w/o removing the whole dishwasher
@@GhettoWagon this is indeed the most difficult part. I dragged my foam mat nearby to save the pain when lying on the floor. I don't recommend laying though as your eggs will break - lol. Your video is superb overall as it showed the exact cause and the way to fix it clearly.
Very nice, mine was leaking from the float and I didn't even have to take it fully apart like you did, just tightened that bolt about a whole turn and no more leaking
If you have a low profile wrench you can probably get to the nut.
THANKS! Solved my leak without costing me a penny!!
Perfect. I replaced the original flat loosely fitting washer (which still looked ok) with a heavier snugger fitting garden hose / washing machine washer. No more leaks :-)
This really helped. I had the same problem and could not figure out why it was leaking. Mine was also just hand tightened. Took it off, cleaned everything, put it back together, and so far so good.
Yea they go loose The water inlet valve gets loose to. You see it on the left side Mine was loose some years later and it leaked a little. It just has a hex nut on it Plastic
Wow! Just avoided an unwarranted and expensive service call! Thank you!!!!
If its this leaking. If the pump is leaking further in.... Which this has done twice its more involved
Thank you for this video man. Literally cleaned it up and put it back together snug and no more leaks
Glad I could help
Thanks, saved me a (second) bill! A year ago I had somebody come out and mess with the gasket which didn't help so I kept putting a pan under it (never got the guy to come back). I was showing the problem to someone and he was like, maybe it's that part over there leaking (not the door like I thought). In addition to the nut being only hand tight, there was a ton of gross gunk in there I was glad to clean out. Maybe my dishwasher will smell a little better.
Yea you can do a vinegar wash. Put a bowl of vinegar in the top rack then run the washer with nothing in it. And/ or get some of those dish washer cleaning tablets they sell at home depot The Descaling tablets
Thank you so much for posting this! Mine was tight, but when I took it apart the gasket was lopsided and I guess overtime it just started leaking.
That push rod is a rather dumb design. I ended up breaking the tip off of it, but fortunately I have a plastic welder, so I was able to put it back together.
All in all, this was helpful in fixing my problem… Unfortunately, my wood flooring is ruined so I have to deal with that, but thank you!
Another satisfied customer, fixed my problem perfectly!. Thanks for taking the time to post this!
Ya they all loosen up These whirlpool dishwashers are junk I had to fix this one over 6x already. Just last week the pump jammed up on it. Fixed that for free.. for now.
Hi, thank you for this video ! I actually fixed my dishwasher leak! I think my plastic nut was just loose but I ended up cleaning it all for that matter. Thank you again!!!
Yea they all loosen up after a few years of heat cycles.
Same here. Cheers!
Thanks, I had tried everything and was a couple of clicks away from spending 800 bucks for a new one,,,this worked !!
Glad it helped
I just needed to tighten the nut. Getting the float off was the challenge. Patience worked! This is the second time I have had to tighten that nut.
Excellent!
Thanks! You saved me $300 and fixed a wet kitchen subfloor!
Ya all these things seem to be leaking.
Hey man, great video! Thanks for the savings and easy fix! Very easy to follow and straightforward instructions! Much appreciated!!
Glad it helped!
@@GhettoWagon Me too! It would have been days without a dishwasher waiting for either parts or service, and my wife has an in home daycare that she owns, so we gotta have a working dishwasher!
These steps fixed my leaking dishwasher also. Thank you so much for the video!
Yes they all come loose over time. Easy fix!
Nailed it thanks for the video. Back to a dry kitchen again here.
Yea Still working well here. Loose nut!
Thanks for that! I've replaced that big drum thing and the other motor too. . Definitely just trying to squeeze a few more years out of this thing. I can't believe how long appliances DON'T last anymore. But, your video views are SUPER helpful. Thanks again!
The pump motor has been changed twice on this one. Now the dispenser is messed up.
@@GhettoWagon I've got glue holding the top rack mechanism together so it doesn't keep dropping to the lower level. :D
Fixed my dishwasher in a few minutes, thanks to this video
Glad I could help!
Thanks so much, nut was just loose enough that it started leaking on my Maytag. I was able to get it fixed in 15 minutes after watching your video.
Glad it helped. Ya they all loosen up and leak
I have a different Whirlpool dishwasher but that was my problem as well. Thank you from Canada!
Yes all these floats are pretty much the same.
Thank you very much for posting this! I'm pretty low on the handy scale, but you made it easy to follow. Assuming that it holds up, you saved me from a repair bill, or possibly just looking for a new dishwasher (since I haven't had much luck with going down the dishwasher repair path).
Yup. Still not leaking they just loosen up the other fail point is the pump think the diverter valve seal leaks I had that happen a few times. Yea there is a supply shortage on all appliances from current times probably forever now.
Thanks. Mine must have been hand tightened as well. Loose and leaking past the gasket. Appreciate the video!
Ya they all loosen up over time
MIne's leaking from the same spot. Gonna try your fix.... I will report back in 30 mins...Thanks!
Edit: My nut was also only hand tight. I can see how water may have been passing through. I cleaned all surfaces and torqued down the plastic nut. Halfway through a new cycle (past the point where it leaked last time) and it's all dry. Sweet! I truly think the nut just needed torqued, but it was all nasty so I'm sure cleaning, while probably unnecessary, was still worth the hassle. Thanks! And cheers!
yea they all loosen up with time
Gotta send my thanks for your video. Had the same leak and this fixed it. Much appreciated.
Great to hear!
Thankyou for the video. I hope this fixes my problem. I am running a test wash now.
Either this or the pump . pump leaks further to the center/ rear
@@GhettoWagon I could see it dripping while the dishwasher was running. It had a ton of slime under the float and it was a little loose so I cleaned and tightened it. So far there have been no drips.
Thank you! Glad I checked RUclips for some disassembly help. I was about to give a good yank to the float.
Only bit I'd add is to put a thin film of plumbers grease on the rubber washer or even just some hand wash dish soap.
Love how a single seal can allow water to drip on to the electrical like that.
Thanks again.
Yea grease may be a good idea. Over time its going to loosen up from heat cycles i guess. The other thing that leaks on these is the diverter valve seal.
Well so far this is the first leak. A great time these things when they work.
@@danielsimpson8929 Diverter valve leaked on this twice. Thought it was leaking again but I just changed it. Was the float. They make whirlpool and really every other brand like garbage. They last about 1 year . Longer if you keep fixing it
@@GhettoWagon might just be bad luck. Our maytag which looks to built identically for component layout has had no issues for the first five years. Though it did come with a 10 year warranty so maybe the QC dept had 10 lbs more torque on the components or something.
Thank you. This was my issue as well. Thanks for showing how it goes together.
Thank you! This was the fix for my dishwasher as well.
Ya the other thing that leaks out bad is the pump from the diverter seal.
Nicely done with video and explanation! Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Helped me identify and repair my leak.
Thanks for assist. Took 10 min with your help!
Ya its still dry. They really make everything like garbage today. Want $500+ from you every other year on full replacement when you can fix it
Ours just started leaking today! thanks for posting this. Looks stupid easy to fix.
Hope its this and not the pump which also commonly leaks
Exactly what i was having a problem with. Going through test run now. Mine was also loose ande leaking in same spot.. kitchenaid....but same manufacturer and same setup
Yea They either put them on loose at the factory or just the heat cycles loosen them up. These new appliances are junk Never happened with the old ones.
Thank you for posting this! Just fixed my leak.
Glad it helped!. Still leak free for over a year
Thank you for the excellent explanation.
Glad it was helpful!
@@GhettoWagon was exactly what I needed to have enough of an idea to jump in and fix my leaking dishwasher
Have the same problem thank you You saved me
Glad to hear it
Thanks. That was what I needed.
Mine is doing this right now... dripping right into the basement. oops. Anyway, i know what i'm going to be fixing tomorrow morning!
:D thanks!
ya the plastic nut was probably put on loose from the factory
@@GhettoWagon perhaps... but it's also a pretty harsh environment, and there's no sort of thread locking on it (that I noticed)... all of those extreme heat/cool cycles could have worked it free over time. Ours had been running fine for many years
@@yorgle I don't think a thread locker would work well on plastic either. Its just from age And they probably did not tighten them well from the factory. Benton Harbor MI not the best place Whirlpool.
Solved my issue, thanks!
Thank you for posting, this was exactly my problem!
You're welcome!
Thanks! my leak is fixed
Glad it helped!
Having the same exact issue thank you for the video.
You're welcome!
Perfect - just the info. I was looking for. Thanks man.
No problem!
Thanks for the video mate!
NP this thing just broke again bad pump and leaking water from the water inlet, Fixed it again! I hate this dishwasher
Great vid!! Perfect explanation and fix. Thanks!!!
Glad it helped!
I have the same dishwasher, and I had the problems in the same order. I exchanged first the pump and motor assembly. Now I had this leak that leak sensor detected, and it was a quick fix, thanks to you. Since a power failure during a thunderstorm, the detergent box opens shortly after turning the machine on. Because I am using pouches, which don't need to be in the box, it won't affect the washing quality. Still, it bothers me. I read that one has to open the door and check the electronics and mechanism. Because the dishwasher is working, I am hesitant to fix it. I don't want to create more issues. Any similar experiences? Thanks again. Saved me time and money!
I lose power all the time but the unit just restarts where it was I did have an issue where the panel was dead for about 3 days but it came back to life that was years ago. Think the issue may of been in the door latch. It just freed back up
Same problem here, thanks a lot
Thanks for posting!
You're welcome
God having the same exact issue, Whirlpool Goldseries abosulte crap appliances have have nothing but problems form the fridge to the stove and the dishwasher!!!
Ya well every brand is like this now its the norm. Same with cars. Equipment anything really all made to last MAYBE through the warranty period then go "Poof" Old stuff was the best. People just changed it out because it was old looking
You are absolutely right I use to own a GE fridge for 18 years and never had any issues with it, wish I still had it!!!
thank you so much, great video
You are welcome!
Thanks so much. That was just the info I needed.
Glad it was helpful!
Alright, just tried cleaning this guy up. Let's see what happens. My washer was not damaged.
Should work as long as its snug. The looseness creates more of an issue then funk on the washer. I just cleaned it up I wanted to inspect it good for cracks, Saw none.
Thanks for sharing. Easy Peasy!
Yea no parts! I bet they all will loosen up eventually
Just took mine apart. How tight should the o ring be to the housing? Mine is not worn looking but it isn’t tight to the threads.
couple of turns. I basically wiggled the bottom piece and kept slowly turning the nut until it stopped wiggling then went about a 1/4 turn more
Perfect
Appreciate the video!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you!!
You're welcome!
Geeeeeeeez I think this is it! Fingers crossed, but thank you!
Ether this or the whole pump leaks usually from the diverter seal I had that leak twice already And this leak once
@@GhettoWagon don't know where the diverter seal is but I'm keeping an eye on things.... WRECKED our hardwood bcs I didn't notice...
@@billyu1831 Its a part of the whole pump assembly that you can buy for $180 or more now or discontinued due to the planned supply shortage we all have been having for 2 years now Some just sell the diverter valve seal
Many Thanks! nailed it. 👍
Ya wait till the pump leaks. More fun than this
So sis you replace it or just cleaned it and reinstalled it. Did that solve your problem?
Watch the video
The I watched but I failed to see if it worked or not but Nevermind I'm working on the same problem so I guess I'll see if it worked
Thank you!
NP repair works good
my turdpool Ieaking (again)....same thing from the float switch. going to try and see if my nut is loose (I hope so).
That or the pump assembly is leaking. Made to break. Spend $500 it lasts a year.
I tightened the plastic nut.....stopped leaking .
Was your dishwasher otherwise working properly?
Yes. Just was leaking. This machine broke 3 more times minor stuff I keep fixing it, Rack sliders broke The detergent door was leaking now the top sprayer manifold is cracked in the back, Just ordered one of those
@@GhettoWagon yikes, good luck. Mine is leaking I *think* from the float switch, but it's also not filling with water (only some, and float switch not stuck down) and isn't washing.
@@Euterpe416 Mine does not clean well when the top sprayer seal on the back is not on the manifold. mine always falls off because the manifold is broken it just causes a huge water leak and nothing sprays Could be that or a pump issue or water supply issue Turn the water supply valve off and on make sure its fully open. Or you can remove the water hose from the unit and make sure the hose is flowing and not clogged.
Awesome thanks!
You bet!
Haha funny guy! Good stuff man!
Glad you enjoyed!