Dishwasher leaking under the counter? It's often just this hose
A familiar sight?
You open the kitchen cabinet under the dishwasher and step into a puddle. First thought: ""do I need a new dishwasher now?"" In most cases, no. Nine times out of ten the problem is a loose, cracked or clogged hose — not a defect in the machine itself.
Where is the problem usually located?
- Inlet hose — brings clean water to the machine. An aged or damaged hose leaks at the connection.
- Drain hose — carries dirty water away. A clog or crack causes leakage during the cycle.
- Aquastop valve — a safety valve in the inlet hose that can sometimes jam itself.
Check it yourself: which hose is it?
Does water leak only while filling (start of the cycle)? Then it's the inlet hose. Does it only leak while draining (end of cycle)? Then the drain hose is the culprit.
Replacing the hose in 4 steps
- Turn off the dishwasher and shut off the water supply.
- Carefully pull the dishwasher forward for access to the back.
- Disconnect the faulty hose and replace it with a new one of the same type and length.
- Reconnect everything, turn the water supply back on and run a test cycle without dishes.
Still leaking?
Still leaking after replacement? Check the sealing ring at the connection on the machine itself — sold separately and costs a fraction of a new hose.
Done? Here's your next step
Find the correct inlet and drain hoses for your dishwasher brand in our webshop. Also check our article on maintaining your fridge and kitchen appliances in summer for more prevention tips.
