dishwasher spilled onto floor, gasket?

[baldy]

There has been a subtle drip from the corner of our dishwasher, it was never enough to leave a puddle, just lines on the unit. But today I turned it on, and left it for maybe 10 minutes. When I came back, there was soapy water all over the floor. I turned it off, removed the trays, disconnected the water line and pulled the unit out, so we could dry the un-tiled floor beneath.

I'm hoping it's just a seal of some sort that went bad. Does this sound right?

GE Quiet Power I Potscrubber
Model #: GSD3420Z02BB
Serial #: MT782047B

I was looking on this site: http://www.partselect.com/AdvancedMo...Num=&fkMfgID=2
If I should get any of these parts #, let me know which one.

it never stops. ever.

[baldy]

So I'm told that there are only 3 seals: the gasket that goes all the way around the door, and the 2 lower corner seals. I can get all for somewhere in the $30 range from a local appliance parts store. I hope this does the trick!

it never stops. ever.

[ApplianceTech2]

Based on the wording (soapy water all over the floor in 10 minutes) and description of the likely problem, gaskets on the door and corners, I certainly hope the gaskets are the cause of the leak.

Sure seems like a lot of water in such a short time period to be any of those gaskets. But may be. Post back the results. Be interested in knowing.

I suspect the leak, of that water amount, to be else where. More likely in the upper arm water supply hose....???? Or maybe the pump.

Not as likely, in the gasket which is not mentioned. Must be one between the motor and the body. The reason why some water always remains in the bottom. To protect the gasket/seal from drying out, when the machine is in the drying cycle.

The heating element would dry that gasket/seal out very quickly if it where not for the water. Granted. That web site does not show the seal/gasket. But machine must have one.

I would suggest you run the machine and note exactly where the leak is. installing the 3 gaskets may or may not solve the problem. Worth installing anyway even if the leak is elsewhere but would not solve the existing leak.

Post back the results.

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Good Luck.
ApplianceTech2
Natural & Propane Gas Appliance Service Rep.
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[baldy]

Thanks for your reply.

I'm still having trouble getting the unit back into it's place, but I guess I'll just have to keep working at it. Hard to do when you can't see what's behind there to see what's blocking it.

I replaced the corner pieces yesterday, the old ones looked pretty bad. The gasket that goes all the way around the door looks good. I'll be replacing the bottom piece on the door today, and I'll run it to see how it does. Then I'll just see what happens after that.

There wasn't much water, and I didn't see it pouring from anywhere. Maybe 5 cups of soapy water on the floor? It looked like it was coming from between the bottom of the door and the bottom trim piece, there was soapy water sitting on top of that trim piece. I'm also thinking that it might have come up so suddenly because (as I read in the FAQ link) some dish may have been at an awkward angle.

it never stops. ever.

[ApplianceTech2]

Sometimes a buildup of soap residue (dry hard crusty soap) on the door frame and gasket around the door, does not allow a good seal to form when door is closed.

Another may be the door fails to lock closed firmly at the bottom, side(s) or elsewhere. Also check the water level upon fillup. Not as likely the cause of the problem but also worth checking.

Incorrect stacking of plates or pans or pots not likely to cause leaks around a door gasket. If the door deals well it seals well. If not leaks will result. Thus that possiblity, in my opinion, is not the cause.

More likely than that is a bent or damaged hinge if a piece of silverware got stuck between the door and the seal. May have bent the hinge slightly enough to not allow a perfect seal.

I agree...it never stops...haha. If that pertains to home repairs and or appliance repairs, I agree...it never stops. Fix something and soon thereafter, it's something else in need of a repair or replacement. And that beat goes on and on and on. Thus the "Honey Do" list never ends...:-)

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Good Luck.
ApplianceTech2
Natural & Propane Gas Appliance Service Rep.
Use Logic and Common Sense When All Else Fails

[baldy]

Ok, it now seems to leak any time I have the water line turned on. It's on a slight tilt, since I couldn't get it seated correctly back in it's pocket, and I was too frustrated to work with it anymore. So I ran it anyway, and I noticed a little water next too the unit. Not much at all though, barely enough to puddle. So I'm thinking the seals I replaced helped, but now I'm wondering what to do next.

I've replaced the 2 lower corner seals, and the piece that fits in the middle of the bottom of the door (fills the gap between the 2 ends of the gasket). Should I go ahead and replace the gasket? Or could the tilt be the cause of the leakage?

it never stops. ever.

[baldy]

It's 10 years old, so we're just getting a new one. Plus I'm not paying for the new one! If I were, I'd most definitely try to fix the old one.

it never stops. ever.

[BonesandFeathers]

For what it is worth. Always replace the door seals in a d/w all at the same time. Along with with a prodigous scrubbing of all contact surfaces and interior with your favorite scum eater. Be it c/l/r vinegar, kaboom or what ever your weapon of choice is. Also while battling the accursed corner leak it is also a good idea to look at the door latch. Also take a good hard look at the door panel and the door itself to be sure it is still mostly a rectangle and not warped and bent out of shape from door rust, etc.
I did appliance repair for ten years and I refuse to have a d/w in my house. When we are ready sell the house I will put one in to appease the natives.
Regards, Paul

[Grantcounty]

Water is entering the front door through the vent screen and whatever filter is supposed to be there. My filter was so deteriated I can't determine what it looked like. Right now looks like the paper back of a tablet that has been soaked in water and is all mushy. I'll have to determine what is supposed to be there. I taped the vent up and the leak stopped.