If water is discovered on the floor under or in front of your dishwasher, the first question that needs to be asked is: Where is the water coming from – inside the appliance or from the plumbing attached to the appliance?
If water is leaking out of the dishwasher door seal while the appliance is in operation, then you may have a problem with the appliance. It may be that the door isn’t latching properly or that the seal has been compromised in some way. Liquid dish soap intended for use in a sink can affect the seal of a dishwasher if it somehow gets inside. Dish soap should not be used when rinsing dishes to place them into your dishwasher, for this reason. An appliance repairman may be needed to determine if the dishwasher is repairable or should be replaced.
If the water is coming from underneath your dishwasher, it is likely to be coming from hoses attached to your dishwasher or the water supply line or water inlet valve for your dishwasher. The seals or connections may have become corrupted and in need of repair or replacement. To determine the source of the problem, the dishwasher will need to be pulled out of its placement underneath the countertop to examine these water connections. This needs to be done carefully so as not to damage the plumbing or wiring connections for your dishwasher.
When the water appears to be coming from underneath the dishwasher, a call to a professional plumber would be in order. If repairs are needed to the connecting hoses, they will be able to handle these with ease and ensure that the leak will not be reappearing the next time you run the dishwasher.
