Frigidaire Dishwasher Leaking from the Bottom? 5 Easy Checks

Is your Frigidaire dishwasher leaking from the bottom? I understand how frustrating it is to clean up water when the dishwasher should be saving you work.

Luckily, the leak is often caused by a part you can easily check. Check where the water first appears because this can help you find the leaking part.

Follow the five solutions below, and one of them should help you find the problem.

Why Is My Frigidaire Dishwasher Leaking from the Bottom?

When a Frigidaire dishwasher leaks from the bottom, check the float, door seal, spray arms, and hoses before calling someone to inspect the pump.

Turn off the breaker and close the water valve before touching a hose or moving the dishwasher. Dry the floor first so it is safe to work nearby.

Make Sure the Float Is Free

The float is a small moving piece near the bottom of the tub on many dishwashers. It helps stop the machine from taking in too much water.

Lift it gently and let it fall back. Clean away anything that holds it down. A stuck float are one possible reason the dishwasher overfills.

Clean the Door Seal

Wipe the rubber seal and the lower corners of the tub. Food or detergent can leave a gap even when the rubber looks good.

Check for a tear or flat section and make sure the door closes gently. There may be small amount of dirt hidden along the bottom edge.

Inspect the Spray Arms

Turn each arm and move dishes that block it. Clear the holes with a toothpick and replace an arm if it has a split.

A split arm can spray hard against the door. If the arms are not moving water around the tub, read why your Frigidaire dishwasher is not spraying water.

Check the Supply and Drain Hoses

Use a dry paper towel around the hose connections below the sink. The supply hose may drip during filling, while the drain hose usually leaks when water pumps out.

Replace any damaged hose. If water also stays inside, see how to fix a Frigidaire dishwasher that is not draining. When the hoses stay dry, the pump area needs a closer look.

Have the Pump Checked

If water appears from the center, a pump seal or internal connection may be leaking. These parts are below the tub and close to wiring.

Keep the power off and ask a technician to inspect this area. There is few safe repairs to make underneath without opening the machine.

Conclusion

Watch when the leak begins, then work through these five checks:

• Make sure the float moves freely
• Clean and inspect the door seal
• Inspect the spray arms
• Check the supply and drain hoses
• Have the pump checked

Do not run another cycle if water keeps reaching the floor. Leave the power and water off until the leak is repaired.