Front Load Washer WFW9151YW00 leaks during wash cycle
Stacked unit. I have taken apart the bottom (can’t take off the top since stacked).
I can see it leaks while it’s spinning the water around during a wash.
If I run the Affresh clean, it won’t leak during fill, nor drain, but leaks when it’s splashing the water around. I cannot see where it’s coming from, as I can see water dribbling down somewhere from the top of the drum. I also don’t get leaks all the time during normal wash, so probably depends on the load and amount of water is in the tub and how it gets splashed around.
I can confirm it’s not the bellow, since I’ve replaced it.
I need to see if it’s worth it to repair this or this sounds more expensive and would be better to buy a replacement.
Is this a good question?
2 Comments
I have a non-stacked frontload Whirlpool set where the washer leaked from the detergent tray every fill, and it was due to water sprays going too far forward. I placed electrical tape over the front water holes and no more leaks.
by Daniel Lambert
Soft water may be an issue if it only leaks during the clean cycle. I had this issue with my brand-new washing machine. Finally, I called the serviceman. He said that with a water softener, there are too many suds, and the suds spill over into the vent, causing the leak. He said only to use a ½ tablet of the washer cleaner (Affresh or other brands).
by Charles Martin