Washer leaking: what it usually is

When customers reported “leaking” on a washer, AssistAnt technicians most often found: leak (seal, boot, tub, hose) (84%), water valve / fill (25%) and suspension / shocks / tub (22%), across 32 diagnosed repairs since June 2026.

Finished on the first visit in 52% of the 29 repairs that recorded it; the rest needed a part ordered or a second trip.

These are repair reports, not a reliability ranking: we see more of the brands more people own, and many of these jobs came through home-warranty companies. Counts are what the technician found; one job can show more than one problem.

What our technicians found

• leak (seal, boot, tub, hose)
  27 of 32 diagnosed repairs (84%)
• water valve / fill
  8 of 32 diagnosed repairs (25%)
• suspension / shocks / tub
  7 of 32 diagnosed repairs (22%)
• drain pump / clog
  5 of 32 diagnosed repairs (16%)
• control / main board
  4 of 32 diagnosed repairs (13%)
• drive (motor, belt, clutch, coupler)
  4 of 32 diagnosed repairs (13%)

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Other washer problems

• noisy or shaking27 repairs
• won’t start or turn on17 repairs
• won’t drain12 repairs