Water On Floor Under Washing Machine

Unscrew the supply hoses with pliers.

Water on floor under washing machine.

If loose it may leak and leave water on the floor or under the washing machine. Install a recessed washer box available at home centers in the wall directly behind the washing machine. Install new gaskets in both hoses and reconnect the supply lines. Turn off the water main or shutoff valve.

Pry out the old hose washers with a flat blade screwdriver. Take these four steps to prevent a disaster if an overflow or leak occurs. If the machine only leaks during these cycles you can likely rule out damaged water supply hoses. Also be sure the drain where the washing machine water flows out is not blocked or clogged.

Ideal for use in 2nd floor laundry rooms. Old washers lose elasticity and don t fit as. Missing gaskets or a loose connection here will cause water to leak and pool on the floor. Hand tighten both water hoses connected to the washing machine hot and cold.

Be sure that the hose is fully inserted into the standpipe drainpipe. Turn off the water main or shutoff valve of a leaking washing machine and unscrew the supply hoses from the back of the machine with adjustable pliers. Inspect water hoses and connections to find if they are the source of the water leaking. The clog is not allowing the water to continue down the pipe and causing it to back up and overflow onto the floor.

Unscrew the water supply hoses. If they look old and corroded replace the hoses with no burst hoses and new washers. Pvc connector included to easily attach to floor drain for added protection. Install this washer floor tray underneath your washing machine to help prevent water damage to floors associated with washer use.

This tray helps protect floors from scuffs spills and overflows. If the hoses are still in good shape replace the internal washers. If your washer is new then it comes with a drain plug that will need to be taken out before you connect a drain hose. This is the most common reason a washer leaks if you still have a water leak see below for more info troubleshooting what is causing the washing machine to leak at back.

Washers and floods go hand in hand and can cause huge damage to the laundry room floor and the rooms below. Water drains out as a washing machine spins after washing or rinsing clothes.