GE Washer Leaking?

Turn off both hot and cold water supply valves before inspecting connections. If the leak is large, place towels or a drip pan under the washer until the repair is complete.

Inspect the hot and cold hoses at the back of the washer. Feel for moisture at both the washer connections and the wall valve connections. Tighten any loose fittings. If the rubber washers inside the connections are cracked or flat, replace them. Consider upgrading to stainless steel braided hoses.

Make sure the drain hose is properly inserted into the standpipe (6–8 inches deep, not airtight). If the hose has come loose or the standpipe is overflowing, water will run onto the floor during the drain cycle. Also check the hose connection at the pump for cracks.

GE HE washers (especially top-load models without an agitator) use very little water. Excessive detergent creates suds that overflow through the tub seal or dispenser area. Use only the amount recommended on the detergent label for HE machines.

If water is dripping from the front of the washer during the fill cycle, the detergent dispenser hoses or the dispenser housing may be cracked. Pull out the dispenser drawer and look for water dripping from the housing above it. Clean any detergent buildup that might be diverting water.

On GE top-load washers, a rubber hose connects the outer tub to the drain pump. This hose can develop cracks or come loose from its spring clamps, causing a leak from underneath during the wash or drain cycle. You can usually see this by tilting the washer back.