Water on the floor is alarming, but the source is usually one of a handful of parts. The key is to identify where the leak appears — front, bottom, or back — before anything else.
Common causes of a washing machine leak
- Loose or worn inlet/drain hoses — connections at the back loosen over time or perish.
- Damaged door seal (gasket) — on front-loaders, mould, tears, or trapped debris in the rubber boot cause front leaks.
- Too much detergent — excess suds overflow through the detergent drawer. A very common, harmless cause.
- Clogged detergent drawer — caked powder forces water back out.
- Cracked tub or worn pump seal — bottom leaks; needs a technician.
What you can safely check yourself
- Identify the leak point — run a short cycle and watch whether water appears at the front (door), back (hoses), or underneath (tub/pump).
- Tighten hose connections at the back and check for cracks or perished rubber.
- Clean the door seal — wipe the rubber boot, remove trapped coins/debris, and check for tears.
- Reduce detergent — use the recommended amount; modern machines need far less than people assume.
- Clean the detergent drawer thoroughly.
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When to call a technician
Leaks from underneath the machine usually mean a failed pump seal, split internal hose, or cracked tub — these require opening the machine. A torn door gasket also needs professional replacement to seal correctly.
Door-seal and gasket leaks are common on Bosch and LG front-loaders — we replace them with genuine parts across Bangalore.