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WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS · HARARE
Washing Machine Leaking?
Water Under or Around Your Washing Machine?
Most washing machine leaks come from a torn door seal, a loose or split hose, a pump filter that is not tight, an overflowing detergent drawer, or a worn pump or tub seal. Our technicians trace the leak on site in Harare and quote before any work starts.
- Washing machine diagnosis on site
- Front-load & top-load repairs
- Quote before work starts
- Mobile call-outs across Harare
- Independent repairer for all major brands
Call or WhatsApp 0719 227 718
Why Is My Washing Machine Leaking?
Where the water appears tells us a lot. A puddle at the front of a front-loader usually means a torn or dirty door seal or a pump filter that was not screwed in tight. Water at the back points to the inlet or drain hose. Water under the middle comes from the pump, the sump hose or the tub seal, and suds pouring from the drawer mean too much detergent or a blocked drawer.
Our washing machine repairs technicians find the leak and replace the seal, hose or pump that has failed. Samsung machines can show an LC or LE code, and LG machines an AE code, when water reaches the base tray; Defy and Hisense top-loaders leak most often from hoses and the pump. Close the tap and book a repair.
Where Is Your Washing Machine Leaking?
Front, under the door
Door seal torn, folded or holding debris, or the pump filter loose.
Back of the machine
Inlet hose washer, a split hose or the drain hose connection.
Underneath, in the middle
Drain pump, sump hose or the tub bearing seal.
From the detergent drawer
Too much detergent, or a blocked drawer and inlet.
Only during spin
Often the drain hose or a pump seal under pressure.
Leak code on the display
LC or LE on Samsung, AE on LG: water has reached the base tray.
Common Causes of Washing Machine Leaks
- Torn or dirty door seal
- Loose pump filter cap
- Worn inlet hose washer or split hose
- Drain hose loose at the standpipe
- Leaking drain pump or sump hose
- Too much detergent causing oversudsing
- Worn tub or bearing seal
When to stop using the appliance
Switch the appliance off at the wall if you notice a burning smell, smoke, sparking, exposed wiring, repeated breaker trips or water near electrical parts. Leave electrical covers, high-voltage parts and the heater, motor, pump and anything behind a cover to a technician, then call or WhatsApp 0719 227 718 and we will arrange an assessment.
What Can You Safely Check First?
Wipe the door seal and look for tears, coins or hair caught in the folds. Check the pump filter is screwed in firmly. At the back, check both hose connections are hand-tight and the hoses are not split.
Use the detergent dose on the packet, or less in soft water. Oversudsing is a common cause of leaks from the drawer and door.
Water Near Electrical Parts
If water is reaching the plug or socket, close the tap, switch off at the wall and unplug the machine from a dry position.
How We Trace a Washing Machine Leak
The technician runs a short cycle with the panels off where needed and watches for the leak, then replaces the door seal, hose, pump or seal that is at fault.
You get the cause and a quote before any work starts.
Book an appliance repair
Need this washing machine looked at?
Send the brand, the model if you have it, the fault or error code and your suburb. We confirm your booking and arrival time by phone or WhatsApp.
Related washing machine problems
Other Washing Machine Problems We Repair
Washing Machine Not Draining
Water remains in the drum or the cycle stops before draining.
Washing Machine Drain Pump Problems
Humming, slow draining or a silent pump.
Washing Machine Overfilling
Too much water enters the drum or water keeps flowing in.
Washing Machine Shaking
The machine vibrates heavily or moves during the spin cycle.
Washing Machine Tripping Electricity
The washer trips the breaker or earth leakage, or the plug gets hot.
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Washing machine types
Washing Machines We Repair
Front-Load Washing Machines
Door locks, door-seal leaks and high-speed spin issues are typical on front-loaders.
Top-Load Washing Machines
Lid switches, agitators or impellers and different overflow paths are assessed on top-loaders.
Washer-Dryers
Combined washer-dryers, checked for both the wash and the drying side. Mention it is a washer-dryer when you book.
Automatic Washing Machines
Fully automatic and twin-tub household washers, diagnosed from the point in the cycle where they stop.
Tell us the brand, whether it loads from the front or the top, and the model from the label on the door frame or back panel.
Washing Machine Brands We Repair
We are an independent repairer for all major washing machine brands, not tied to one manufacturer. Choose your brand for the faults those machines commonly develop.
Samsung washing machine repairsLG washing machine repairsDefy washing machine repairsHisense appliance repairsBosch washing machine repairsWhirlpool appliance repairsSpeed Queen appliance repairsSmeg appliance repairsSiemens appliance repairsAEG appliance repairsElectrolux appliance repairsMiele appliance repairsHaier appliance repairsBeko appliance repairsMidea appliance repairs
Washing Machine Repairs Across Harare
Our technicians travel to homes across Harare and nearby towns, so the washing machine is repaired where it is plumbed in.
Harare North
Avondale, Borrowdale, Mount Pleasant, Highlands, Chisipite, plus Mazowe and Domboshava
Harare West
Westgate, Mabelreign, Bluff Hill, Tynwald
Harare East
Greendale, Eastlea, Msasa, Mandara
Harare South
Waterfalls, Hatfield, Cranborne, Glen View
Harare CBD
City Centre, the Avenues, apartments, offices and shops
Ruwa
Ruwa and Zimre Park
Chitungwiza
Chitungwiza households and local businesses
Norton
Norton and surrounding homes
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What Our Customers Say
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Frequently Asked Questions About Washing Machine Leaking
Why is my washing machine leaking from the front?
A torn or dirty door seal is the usual cause, followed by a pump filter that is not screwed in tight. Check the folds of the seal for tears or debris first.
Why is my washing machine leaking from the bottom?
Water underneath usually comes from the drain pump, the sump hose or a hose connection inside the machine. We open the machine and find the exact source.
Why does my washing machine only leak on the spin cycle?
Spin pushes water through the pump and drain hose under pressure, so a loose drain hose or a worn pump seal often shows up only then.
How much does it cost to fix a leaking washing machine?
Hoses and filters are inexpensive, door seals and pumps are moderate repairs. We find the source first and quote before any work starts.
Is it safe to use a leaking washing machine?
Only if the leak is small and well away from the socket. Water near the plug or socket means switch off and unplug from a dry position until it is repaired.
Book a washing machine repair in Harare
Tell us what your washing machine is doing and where you are in Harare. We confirm your booking and arrival time by phone or WhatsApp.
Book a washing machine repair
Having Problems With Your Washing Machine?
Call or WhatsApp 0719 227 718 with the brand, the fault or error code and your location. A technician diagnoses the machine at your home and quotes before any work starts.