JennAir Door Seal / Gasket Leak

Dishwasher is leaking water from the front of the door onto the floor during or after a cycle.

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Possible Causes

Worn or torn door gasket, Misaligned door, Overfilling due to float issue, Excessive suds from wrong detergent

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power and water if the leak is significant.

  • Inspect door gasket: Open the door and examine the rubber gasket around the tub opening for tears, flattening, or gaps. Replace if damaged.
  • Clean sealing surfaces: Wipe the gasket and mating surfaces on the door with warm soapy water to remove grease and debris.
  • Check for over-sudsing: Ensure you are using only dishwasher detergent and not regular dish soap. Excess suds can push water out the door.
  • Verify level: Confirm the dishwasher is level side-to-side and slightly tilted back so water does not pool at the front.
  • Float function: Check that the float moves freely and is not stuck, which could cause overfilling.

Tip: Replace the door gasket every few years in hard-use environments to maintain a good seal.

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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Door Gasket
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