A water inlet valve feeds water from your home’s water line into your dishwasher. If this valve is defective, water can leak out of your dishwasher and the dishes may not get cleaned. Luckily, fixing or replacing a faulting valve is an easy DIY project that only requires a few tools and a bit of time.

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    What are some common causes for a dishwater to start leaking?
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    There are a few reasons why dishwashers will leak. Most commonly, they tend to leak from the left or right side of the door or even simultaneously on both sides due to a worn out gasket. Another reason may be that the rubber tubing and hoses of the dishwasher have been punctured by a piece of glass or even rodents chewing the tubing.
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Warnings

  • Disconnect the water supply to the dishwasher and turn off the electricity before doing any work on it.
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Things You'll Need

  • ¼ inch nut driver
  • Needle-nose pliers
  • Vise-grip pliers
  • Adjustable wrench
  • Teflon plumber's tape
  • Small wire brush

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This article was co-authored by Gevorg Grigorian. Gevorg Grigorian is an Appliance Repair Specialist and the Owner of G and R Appliance Repair in Los Angeles, California. With over 12 years of experience, Gevorg specializes in residential and commercial appliance repairs as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services. Gevorg holds a BS in Business Administration and Management from California State University-Northridge. This article has been viewed 49,922 times.
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Categories: Dishwashers
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