7 Reasons Why Frigidaire Dishwasher Leaking [Solutions]

Frigidaire Dishwasher leakage is a very much irritating issue on dishwashers. Continuous water leakage can damage your dishwasher from operating; similarly, it creates scars or marks in your kitchen.

Therefore, it is necessary to fix the issue as soon as possible to prevent further damage. 

There are a number of reasons that could cause leakage on the Frigidaire dishwasher.

Leakage issues are very common, especially in older dishwasher models.

A dishwasher is an electronic appliance, so it is necessary to give proper care and treatment to prevent any issues in the near future.

Why is my Frigidaire dishwasher leaking?

There are various reasons that could cause leakage issues in the dishwasher.

Some of the major reasons for this problem are faulty water inlet valve, wrong detergent, and faulty door latch, and besides this, there are so many reasons for this problem.

It is necessary to identify the exact issue of the problem. 

Therefore, today in this article, we will be looking into all of these problems in detail.

We will discuss a step-wise solution to fix the problem with our dishwasher.

First of all, I recommend you figure out the issue and then go with the step-wise solution to fix the problem with your dishwasher. 

How to fix Frigidaire dishwasher leaking?

There are various reasons that can cause leakage in the Frigidaire dishwasher.

The leakage issue can be fixed without the need for technicians if there is a minor problem.

Similarly, if there is a technical problem, you should consider technicians or experts to resolve the issues.

This section will discuss all the possible issues that can cause leakage issues on the Frigidaire dishwasher. 

Wrong Detergent

Wrong detergent; I am sure most of you might have heard that the wrong detergent could affect your dishwasher.

If you are using a type of detergent that your manufacturer does not recommend, you should stop using that.

The wrong detergent can cause leakage issues in your dishwasher. I have seen the wrong detergent causing erode and crack on the tub floor. 

When the tub floor cracks, it leaks water beneath the dishwasher. If you are experiencing water leakage from the bottom of the dishwasher,

I recommend you make an inspection of the dishwasher tub floor. If there is any kind of crack, you should consider replacing it with a new one. 

Solution 

Using harsh detergent or low-quality detergent can cause leakage in the Frigidaire dishwasher.

A detergent should not have more than ½ inch of suds on the water.

If your dishwasher is leaking, there could be more than ½ inch suds on your dishwasher.

In this case, you should consider changing your existing detergent. 

If you don’t know what type of detergent to use, then don’t worry. You will find everything about detergent in your user manual. Similarly, if you don’t have a user manual, you can check Frigidaire’s official website for the information.

Overflowing

Overflowing or flooding is another issue that causes leakage on the Frigidaire dishwasher.

If your dishwasher tank is full, it will overload and create leakage in your dishwasher.

When the dishwasher is overloaded, it will leak water from the dishwasher door and spray arms. 

If your dishwasher is leaking water from the dishwasher door or spray arms, then it is a problem of overloading.

One of the significant reasons for overloading is the float switch. A float switch or sensor is such type of device that monitors the amounts of water in your dishwasher.

It ensures the level of water in your dishwasher. 

Solution

A float switch or sensor is a type of sensor that measures the water level on your dishwasher.

Sometimes the sensor stops working, which can cause the dishwasher to overload.

You can identify this problem by measuring the water level at the mid-cycle.

If there is a problem with the float sensor, you will notice standing water in your dishwasher. 

Therefore, I recommend you check the water level in your dishwasher.

If the water level is below the heating element float switch is working fine.

Similarly, if the water level is above the heating element, you should consider changing the dishwasher float switch. 

Damaged gasket or faulty door latch

A damages gasket or faulty door latch is another problem that is likely to cause water leakage in your dishwasher.

If you have noticed any damage to the gasket, you need to change the gasket from the dishwasher.

The gasket creates a seal at the dishwasher door and ensures that water does not leak during the dishwasher cycle. 

Similarly, a faulty door latch could also be the problem for leakage in the Frigidaire dishwasher.

The door latch is attached to a tube frame that ensures the dishwasher door is closed during operation.

When the dishwasher latch is broken, the dishwasher door may not stay close, which can prevent water leakage. 

Solution

First of all, open your dishwasher door and make a proper inspection of the dishwasher tub.

Ensure that gasket is installed correctly, and there should not be any kind of torn up.

The rubber seal around the edges of the door should be touched on both sides of the door.  

If your dishwasher door is loosely locked, there is a high chance of a faulty door latch.

Similarly, if the door gets stuck closed and does not open when the handles are pulled, this is also an indication of a defective door latch.

In this case, all you can do is replace your existing door latch with a new one. 

Faulty water inlet valve

The water inlet valve fills water inside the dishwasher tanks, controlled by a timer or electronic control.

In short, they act as a gatekeeper that allows water to flow in the tub as it receives some kind of an electronic signal from the dishwasher. 

The downside of the water inlet valve is the dishwasher control panel controls it.

When there is some kind of short circuit or electronic problem in the dishwasher water inlet valve can malfunction.

If it does not receive a signal while filling water in the dishwasher tub, it increases the risk of over-flooding. In this situation, water leakage is very likely. 

Solution 

The water inlet valve is located behind the lower kick panel in the left or right corner of the dishwasher.

Here is the step-wise instruction to check the faulty inlet valve in the Frigidaire dishwasher. 

1.     Turn off the water and power supply on your dishwasher. 

2.    Unscrew the lower access panel using your screwdrivers. 

3.    Bend your dishwasher backward; this will give you access to a water supply line connected with an inlet valve. 

4.    If the water inlet valve is damaged, you will notice water leakage on the water supply line attached to the water inlet valve. 

If you notice water leakage while making an inspection, you should replace the water inlet valve in your Frigidaire dishwasher. 

Clogged drain pump

The clogged drain pump is another problem that causes water leakage in the dishwasher.

The dishwasher requires time-to-time cleaning to run smoothly and efficiently.

If you have not cleaned your dishwasher drain pump for a while, consider cleaning it.

When the dishwasher drain pump gets clogged, you will notice standing water at the bottom of the dishwasher. 

There are various reasons that cause water leakage apart from food debris.

Sometimes a mechanical failure of the water pump can also encounter the problem of drainage.

Solution

The solution to the clogged drain pump is to remove food and debris particles built-up on the dishwasher drain filter.

A filter is located at the bottom of the dishwasher you need to access the filter compartment of the dishwasher in order to clean food and debris particles build-up in the filter.

Here is the step-wise instruction to clean the dishwasher drain filter. 

1.     First of all, turn off the water and power supply in your dishwasher. 

2.    Now remove the lower racks of the dishwasher.

3.    Now open the dishwasher door and remove the filter compartment from the dishwasher. 

4.    After removing the filter compartment there, you will see a drain filter. Remove the filter from the dishwasher.

5.     Now put the filter under running water; it will clean all the food and debris particles built up in the dishwasher. 

6.    Reinstall the drain filter on the dishwasher. 

Loose pump seal

If the pump seal on your dishwasher is loose, water leakage is common.

The dishwasher pump typically consists of two separate compartments circulation compartment and the drain compartment. 

Sometimes the pump seal can be worn out when the water passes through them.

It creates pressure-leading leaks from the drain or circulation compartment. 

Overloading

Overloading is the thing that you should avoid if you are facing water leakage in your dishwasher.

If your dishwasher is overloaded, you will notice water leaks from the door and spray arms.

When you overload your dishwasher, it causes excess water pressure to come out during the wash cycle. 

If you have noticed your dishwasher’s not getting dishes clean, it is a sign of overloading.

In rare cases, you will detect water leakage due to overloading, but it is better to avoid overloading in your dishwasher. 

What to do if leakage persists?

If there is a technical problem, then chances are high you can’t fix the leakage issue by yourself.

When your dishwasher circulation or drain pump stops working, you can’t fix the problem yourself.

If you have considered all the above-given solutions, but the problem still exists, then there you should call the Frigidaire dishwasher service center. 

The dishwasher service center will send experienced technicians to fix the issue on your dishwasher.

Similarly, if your warranty period is not over, you can fix the problem for free.

So, I recommend you to check the warranty period and see if the period is over or not. You need to pay additional charges while fixing the problem if it’s over. 

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Conclusion

Dishwasher leakage is a common issue primarily found in an older dishwasher models.

If you have been using the dishwasher for a long time, then I am sure you have encountered this problem in your dishwasher.

In the above section, we have discussed the different issues that could create leakage in your dishwasher. 

The above-listed problems are some of the primary reasons for the leakage issue in the dishwasher.

I hope that you have considered all the above-listed issues with your dishwasher.

Last but not least, if there is any kind of problem-related to dishwasher leakage, make sure to comment on your problem. 

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