Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask

leak

Asked Jun 9, 2012, 07:12 PM — 4 Answers
There seems to be a leak in my kitchen coming from under the dishwasher. It occurs while water is running in the sink and while the dishwasher is running. I checked the pipes under the sink and nothing is leaking! What should I do? By the way I have an older home built in 1962 if that is helpful.

Search this Thread
Share |
4 Answers
mygirlsdad77's Avatar
mygirlsdad77 Posts: 5,539, Reputation: 1650
Plumbing Expert
  
#2

Jun 9, 2012, 07:20 PM


Take the bottom access cover off the dishwasher and use a flashlight to see if the leak is under the dishwasher. There are usually either two or four screws that hold the acces cover on. Normally two right below the door and two near the floor.
Helpful
downingg22's Avatar
downingg22 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
New Member
  
#3

Jun 9, 2012, 07:36 PM
It is soaking wet under the dishwasher but I cant tell where the leak is coming from. I tried to disconnect the hose that runs under the sink to the dishwasher, made sure all the water was turned off but when I pulled that hose off water went everywhere! I tried to turn it the opposite way and nothing would stop it so I ended up shutting off the main line to the house. Needless to say I hooked the hose back up and gave up trying to figure it out by myself.
Helpful
downingg22's Avatar
downingg22 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
New Member
  
#4

Jun 9, 2012, 07:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mygirlsdad77 View Post
Take the bottom access cover off the dishwasher and use a flashlight to see if the leak is under the dishwasher. There are usually either two or four screws that hold the acces cover on. Normally two right below the door and two near the floor.
It is soaking wet under the dishwasher but I cant tell where the leak is coming from. I tried to disconnect the hose that runs under the sink to the dishwasher, made sure all the water was turned off but when I pulled that hose off water went everywhere! I tried to turn it the opposite way and nothing would stop it so I ended up shutting off the main line to the house. Needless to say I hooked the hose back up and gave up trying to figure it out by myself.
Helpful
mygirlsdad77's Avatar
mygirlsdad77 Posts: 5,539, Reputation: 1650
Plumbing Expert
  
#5

Jun 10, 2012, 02:15 PM


Ouch. Sorry to hear about the mess. Please let me know what is found.
Helpful
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.

Remove Text Formatting
 

Undo
Redo
  
Decrease Size
Increase Size
Bold
Italic
Underline
Align Left
Align Center
Align Right
Ordered List
Unordered List
Decrease Indent
Increase Indent
Insert Email Link
Wrap [QUOTE] tags around selected text
Wrap [CODE] tags around selected text
Wrap [HTML] tags around selected text
Wrap [PHP] tags around selected text
Wrap [YOUTUBE] tags around selected text
Notification Type:



Check out some similar questions!

Water Leak near bathtub but no leak behind tub found [ 5 Answers ]

I recently noticed water marks in the ceiling on the lower floor that is about 3-6 feet away from the tub above that floor. I had noticed similar leak several years ago, just painted it over and did not see any more water marks for several years. I cannot seem to find where it is coming from. I...

Faucet leak from middle hole - leak under cabinet [ 8 Answers ]

I hired plumber to install new faucet on my kitchen sink and bathroom basin. He did a good job with it, but while he was installing them he did not use silicon putty under the faucet gasket. I told him or remind him to do that but he still didn't

P0442 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak) [ 3 Answers ]

P0442 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak) on a dodge dakota 2001 3.9liter 4x4

Shower Leak and toilet leak in different bathrooms [ 5 Answers ]

Hi, Leak 1. Last week I noticed a water stain in my ceiling below my shower. The stain is about 1 foot to the left of where the drain would be. The stain on my ceiling is in the shape of an "L" . Leak 2. I hope this is unrealated to Leak 1. There is a stain on my ceiling which I...

Engine Oil Leak/Antifreeze Leak--2001 Chrysler Town and Country [ 1 Answers ]

My 2001 T & C has 82K and what I am told, by a reputable source,but not a mechanic, is an engine oil leak. The leak seems to be toward the front and middle. I haven't noticed an oil smell, any smoke, etc... But we are also trapped in below zero weather in Nebraska. I was also told there is an...

View more Plumbing questions Search