Lg Washer Air Vent

I have a lg wm8000hwa about 5 years old.

Lg washer air vent.

If water or suds is seen leaking from the safety air vent located on the back of the washer shown here or if large amounts of suds are visible in the tub during the wash cycle follow these next steps to properly. Please click here to. When loading wash items the top of the clothing should not be higher than the top level of holes in the drum. Apparently the leak must have started during the washing cycle but the leakage accumulated underneath the washing machine.

When installing your lg dryer it is important to properly install your dryer vent to maximize your dryer performance and to prevent any issues from occurring. Ensure tthat you do not to overload the wash tub. Lg electronics 4 5 cu ft. In the last couple weeks water started appearing intermittently not every load.

The ductwork recommended for use between the dryer in the wall should be rigid or semi rigid modeled ducting that is 4 inches in diameter. When some cycle kicks on a big splash of water comes out the air vent mostly water a little bit of suds. Leaks from the top load washer can be caused by an overloaded wash tub. I contacted lg they told me to clean the machine 3 times which i.

I figured out it was coming from the air vent. If you think the leak is coming from the air vent it is likely due to something that you can troubleshoot and fix without needing to call a plumber or an appliance repair tech. The washer can be fully loaded but clothing items should not be tightly packed inside. As you use the washer you may notice water on the floor due to a leak.

Leaks that appear to come from underneath the washer are often coming from the door or a safety air vent at the back of the unit.