Top Reasons Why Samsung Washer Is Leaking

There’s no question about it. Samsung is one of the leading brands in household appliances, especially when it comes to their washers. While they outperform their competitors, they sometimes leak after being in use for a while.

Top reasons why Samsung washer is leaking include a faulty water inlet valve, a problematic drain pump, a clog in the drain filter, damaged door seal, or soap dispenser hose is blocked.

Root causes are much easier to identify based on where the leak is coming from. So, we’re going to explore the top reasons for those leaks and share ideas for what you can do to fix the problem.

Suppose your Samsung washing machine is leaking water specifically from its door. A possible reason for that could be due to a problem with the door gasket (door seal).

What it is: The door gasket or diaphragm on a washing machine ensures that all of the water stays in the washer when the door is closed.

Typically, manufacturers use silicone rubber to make the door gasket which creates a tight seal between the closed door and the washer’s body.

The gasket is round in shape and wraps around the entire door, ensuring that no air or water passes through when it fills all the space between the door and the washer.

Why it fails: Suppose something were to get stuck on the door gasket. That would be a problem, as it takes away its ability to form a tight seal when the washer door is shut.

Over time, things like excessive detergent could cause a buildup on the gasket. Other items like coins and socks can also get stuck on the gasket, creating just enough space for water to leak out onto your laundry room floor.

But probably the most common cause is when the door gasket been damaged or torn off, usually when you pull clothes out with the zippers and that zipper stuck on the edge of the gasket and tear a piece of rubber.

How to fix: Fixing this problem is very easy. All you’d have to do is visually inspect the gasket for any large objects stuck onto it. You’ll then want to wipe the entire door gasket clean with a cloth to remove any residue build-up.

Suppose the door gasket is damaged or torn. If that’s the case, then you’ll need to replace the gasket entirely.

When water leaks from the bottom of your Samsung top load washing machine instead, you may have a damaged drain pump inside.

What it is: The drain pump is a component inside the washer that helps to remove all of the water when necessary.

That pump typically turns on during or after the spin cycle when the machine needs to remove moisture from your clothes and let it all out the drain hose.

Why it fails: With a top-load Samsung washer, you’ll find that the drain pump is on the lower half of the machine.

Over time and with a lot of wear and tear, that pump can get cracked or otherwise damaged. While it tries its best to pump water out to the drain hose, it could end up spilling water onto the floor instead.

In most cases, you’ll only notice this when you see a big puddle on the floor of your laundry room.

How to fix: Cracks and damage on the drain pump aren’t fixable, so you’ll need to purchase a new pump to replace it.

Most people may prefer to hire a technician to fix it for them, but you can also do it yourself if you have the know-how and the patience.

Suppose you decide you want to replace it yourself. In that case, you’ll need to disconnect the power supply and remove the access panel so you can reach your drain pump.

It will also be a great idea to have your user manual with you if you need it as a reference.

Before you remove the electrical connectors or water hoses, be sure to place a cloth underneath the pump.

There will probably be leftover water inside that’ll spill out as you remove the pump.

Place the new pump in the same position as the old one, and reconnect the electrical connectors and any hoses. Be sure to fix it the same way you found the older pump when you first saw it.

Replace the access panels and test it out!

Sometimes, it’s easy to think that the leak is coming from the bottom of your Samsung washer.

Upon closer inspection, you may notice that the water is coming out from the bottom filter rather than under the washer’s body.

The filter housing may be leaking out because the drain filter is either clogged or not installed correctly.

What it is: Towards the bottom of every Samsung washer is a debris or drain filter. Its purpose is pretty straightforward, as it filters out any debris or foreign objects that might have somehow ended up inside the washer.

You can find the debris filter behind a small panel that keeps it out of sight. Because of that, many people tend to forget that it’s there until water starts leaking out from it.

Why it fails: When you notice water leaking out of the bottom filter, there’s a possibility that the filter wasn’t installed correctly, or that it has become clogged.

Perhaps the filter wasn’t screwed on tightly enough after the last cleaning. Or, the buildup inside had become thick enough to block water from flowing correctly.

How to fix: Open the panel that covers the bottom filter and take it out.

Firstly, empty and clean the filter to ensure that nothing is clogging it. Then, inspect the filter’s housing to ensure that there are no clogs there either.

Once any obstructions are removed, you can screw the debris filter back in place. Be sure that it’s appropriately oriented to create a tight seal that prevents any more water from leaking out.

A much more noticeable leak typically happens at the washer’s soap dispenser. That’s the drawer where you pour your detergent and the fabric softener that you use as part of your laundry cleaning.

Here, water may spray out of the soap dispenser because the water pressure is too high, or because the dispenser hose connected to the tub is blocked.

What it is: On your Samsung washing machine, the hose drawer tub is the part that leads from the soap dispenser into the tub or drum.

It’s essentially the tube that directs all the detergent and fabric softener into the tub to wash your clothes.

When the water makes its way into the washer, it’ll go through the soap dispenser to dilute your detergent and softener and let the entire mixture flow into your washer drum.

Why it fails: There are several reasons why water may leak from your soap dispenser. The first could be that the water pressure coming into it is simply too high.

As mentioned before, water flows through your soap dispenser before going into the drum. If it cannot cope with the water pressure, water will come spraying out of that part of the machine.

Also, you may also have a blockage or a clog in the soap dispenser hose. While many things could clog this part of the machine, the most common cause is detergent overuse.

Over time, that could cause a buildup in different parts of your Samsung washer, including the hose drawer tub.

How to fix: Luckily, this type of leak is somewhat easy to resolve. If the water pressure is too high, you can simply turn down the tap leading into your Samsung washer. As your machine starts to fill up, adjust the faucet to find the perfect level that your machine can take without spraying water out of the soap dispenser.

Clearing a clog in the hose drawer tub will depend on what’s blocking it.

Suppose it’s blocked by something hard like a piece of candy or a rock. Then, you’ll need to unplug the machine and take off its cover to remove the item manually.

We have seen several times when the detergent cap seal falls into the soap dispenser, blocked hose and caused the leak from the dispenser.

However, if the block is caused by undissolved detergent or softener, you can just focus on diluting it.

Pour slightly hot water into the dispenser at a slow rate. That will help to dissolve any detergent buildup along the way.

If you have a habit of using too much detergent, the odds are that there’s buildup elsewhere in the machine.

Run a self-cleaning cycle if your machine has it, or run an empty wash with the hottest water setting your machine can manage. That will help you prevent further problems related to detergent build-up.

There’s no question about it. Samsung is one of the leading brands in household appliances, especially when it comes to their washers. While they outperform their competitors, they sometimes leak after being in use for a while.

Top reasons why Samsung washer is leaking include a faulty water inlet valve, a problematic drain pump, a clog in the drain filter, damaged door seal, or soap dispenser hose is blocked.

Root causes are much easier to identify based on where the leak is coming from. So, we’re going to explore the top reasons for those leaks and share ideas for what you can do to fix the problem.

Suppose your Samsung washing machine is leaking water specifically from its door. A possible reason for that could be due to a problem with the door gasket (door seal).

What it is: The door gasket or diaphragm on a washing machine ensures that all of the water stays in the washer when the door is closed.

Typically, manufacturers use silicone rubber to make the door gasket which creates a tight seal between the closed door and the washer’s body.

The gasket is round in shape and wraps around the entire door, ensuring that no air or water passes through when it fills all the space between the door and the washer.

Why it fails: Suppose something were to get stuck on the door gasket. That would be a problem, as it takes away its ability to form a tight seal when the washer door is shut.

Over time, things like excessive detergent could cause a buildup on the gasket. Other items like coins and socks can also get stuck on the gasket, creating just enough space for water to leak out onto your laundry room floor.

But probably the most common cause is when the door gasket been damaged or torn off, usually when you pull clothes out with the zippers and that zipper stuck on the edge of the gasket and tear a piece of rubber.

How to fix: Fixing this problem is very easy. All you’d have to do is visually inspect the gasket for any large objects stuck onto it. You’ll then want to wipe the entire door gasket clean with a cloth to remove any residue build-up.

Suppose the door gasket is damaged or torn. If that’s the case, then you’ll need to replace the gasket entirely.

When water leaks from the bottom of your Samsung top load washing machine instead, you may have a damaged drain pump inside.

What it is: The drain pump is a component inside the washer that helps to remove all of the water when necessary.

That pump typically turns on during or after the spin cycle when the machine needs to remove moisture from your clothes and let it all out the drain hose.

Why it fails: With a top-load Samsung washer, you’ll find that the drain pump is on the lower half of the machine.

Over time and with a lot of wear and tear, that pump can get cracked or otherwise damaged. While it tries its best to pump water out to the drain hose, it could end up spilling water onto the floor instead.

In most cases, you’ll only notice this when you see a big puddle on the floor of your laundry room.

How to fix: Cracks and damage on the drain pump aren’t fixable, so you’ll need to purchase a new pump to replace it.

Most people may prefer to hire a technician to fix it for them, but you can also do it yourself if you have the know-how and the patience.

Suppose you decide you want to replace it yourself. In that case, you’ll need to disconnect the power supply and remove the access panel so you can reach your drain pump.

It will also be a great idea to have your user manual with you if you need it as a reference.

Before you remove the electrical connectors or water hoses, be sure to place a cloth underneath the pump.

There will probably be leftover water inside that’ll spill out as you remove the pump.

Place the new pump in the same position as the old one, and reconnect the electrical connectors and any hoses. Be sure to fix it the same way you found the older pump when you first saw it.

Replace the access panels and test it out!

Sometimes, it’s easy to think that the leak is coming from the bottom of your Samsung washer.

Upon closer inspection, you may notice that the water is coming out from the bottom filter rather than under the washer’s body.

The filter housing may be leaking out because the drain filter is either clogged or not installed correctly.

What it is: Towards the bottom of every Samsung washer is a debris or drain filter. Its purpose is pretty straightforward, as it filters out any debris or foreign objects that might have somehow ended up inside the washer.

You can find the debris filter behind a small panel that keeps it out of sight. Because of that, many people tend to forget that it’s there until water starts leaking out from it.

Why it fails: When you notice water leaking out of the bottom filter, there’s a possibility that the filter wasn’t installed correctly, or that it has become clogged.

Perhaps the filter wasn’t screwed on tightly enough after the last cleaning. Or, the buildup inside had become thick enough to block water from flowing correctly.

How to fix: Open the panel that covers the bottom filter and take it out.

Firstly, empty and clean the filter to ensure that nothing is clogging it. Then, inspect the filter’s housing to ensure that there are no clogs there either.

Once any obstructions are removed, you can screw the debris filter back in place. Be sure that it’s appropriately oriented to create a tight seal that prevents any more water from leaking out.

A much more noticeable leak typically happens at the washer’s soap dispenser. That’s the drawer where you pour your detergent and the fabric softener that you use as part of your laundry cleaning.

Here, water may spray out of the soap dispenser because the water pressure is too high, or because the dispenser hose connected to the tub is blocked.

What it is: On your Samsung washing machine, the hose drawer tub is the part that leads from the soap dispenser into the tub or drum.

It’s essentially the tube that directs all the detergent and fabric softener into the tub to wash your clothes.

When the water makes its way into the washer, it’ll go through the soap dispenser to dilute your detergent and softener and let the entire mixture flow into your washer drum.

Why it fails: There are several reasons why water may leak from your soap dispenser. The first could be that the water pressure coming into it is simply too high.

As mentioned before, water flows through your soap dispenser before going into the drum. If it cannot cope with the water pressure, water will come spraying out of that part of the machine.

Also, you may also have a blockage or a clog in the soap dispenser hose. While many things could clog this part of the machine, the most common cause is detergent overuse.

Over time, that could cause a buildup in different parts of your Samsung washer, including the hose drawer tub.

How to fix: Luckily, this type of leak is somewhat easy to resolve. If the water pressure is too high, you can simply turn down the tap leading into your Samsung washer. As your machine starts to fill up, adjust the faucet to find the perfect level that your machine can take without spraying water out of the soap dispenser.

Clearing a clog in the hose drawer tub will depend on what’s blocking it.

Suppose it’s blocked by something hard like a piece of candy or a rock. Then, you’ll need to unplug the machine and take off its cover to remove the item manually.

We have seen several times when the detergent cap seal falls into the soap dispenser, blocked hose and caused the leak from the dispenser.

However, if the block is caused by undissolved detergent or softener, you can just focus on diluting it.

Pour slightly hot water into the dispenser at a slow rate. That will help to dissolve any detergent buildup along the way.

If you have a habit of using too much detergent, the odds are that there’s buildup elsewhere in the machine.

Run a self-cleaning cycle if your machine has it, or run an empty wash with the hottest water setting your machine can manage. That will help you prevent further problems related to detergent build-up.