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Leaks water onto floor in front of washer after spin cycle, help

Washer leaks after spin cycle 3 out of 5 times water comes from underneath washer not door area thanks is this a common problem?
this is a 2002 kenmore front load washer #417.42142100

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  • Anonymous Dec 24, 2008

    I have the exact same problem. I have had people come out and look atmine on three different occasions. In each one the washer wouldn't actup and they would say there was no problem but I was charged for theirtrip each time. I was shown that it was not leaking from the tub andthat the seal in the front was not torn and told that there was nophysical way that it could leak. It does continue to leak badly on 1 -2 out of 3 wash loads. Has anyone any idea what is going on?

  • corkdust Apr 23, 2009

    Same problem hre also. But with a new twist, Now , after this last load of clothes, a SPRING popped out from behind the black door gasket.

    Shall I pull off the lower front panel and investigate?

    This washer is 7 years old and has been great until this week.

    HELP!

  • Anonymous Mar 18, 2014

    Leaks water during spin cycle and seems to be coming from the back right side of the washer.

  • Anonymous Mar 27, 2014

    Water does not leak from underneath while washer is in use. It leaks a little (from underneath) a day after I've done laundry. Then it will leak a little more a day or two after that...and then leak again a few days after that. I find maybe about 3/4 of a cup of water on the floor each time I find a leak.

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Open the door though, put your hand around the rubber boot assy, run *** all around looking for small tears, and or holes, if so replace it. only other thing to do is remove the lower access panel and watch it spin a load and youll be able to detect where te waters coming from

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