Is your dishwasher leaking or completely flooding your kitchen every time you use it?
If so, this problem needs to be rectified right away or else you will be stuck hand-washing dishes forever. A flooding dishwasher could be the result of a number of problems. Below, we'll go over the most likely causes so you have a good idea on where to start in your dishwasher repair journey.
The most obvious reason for a little leaking is because the door gasket isn't tightly in place. Basically, food, grime and grease can all guck up the seal and cause air gaps to exist. If this happens then water is able to escape through the seal of the door. You should be able to easily identify if this is the cause by examining the seal for leakage.
An issue with the pressure switch could cause the dishwasher to overfill. The drain might not be working as it should (possibly a faulty motor) which could cause flooding when the machine tries to drain. If you start a load with water pooled in the bottom of the dishwasher tub it can further increase the chances of flooding.
It's also possible for the water inlet valve to stay open when it should be closed. This issue can occur if the valve is damaged which might happen after excessive wear and tear. Further, a cracked hose could cause leaking and could eventually burst and trigger serious flooding issues in your kitchen.
Aside from mechanical issues, a common mistake (using soap that's too sudsy) can cause the dishwasher to leak out. This problem is easier to identify as you will notice the suds come out before they condensate into water/moisture.
We all are at fault of misusing or improperly caring for our dishwasher at times. However, some basic mistakes are too-common and can easily be prevented if you know they should be avoided. An important warning: You must sufficiently scrape food off of your plate before running a load. Look at your dishwasher drain and realize the size of objects that can drain out. If it is not microscopic in size, there is a good chance that it will get stuck at the bottom of your dishwasher and eventually clog the drain.