I just bought this machine and have used it about 10 times now. Each time there is a decent amount of water around the seal and dripping from the top when I open the door...is this normal? null

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Goldeneagle · Accepted Answer

My wife noticed that too after ten washes 
We are keeping a close watch
No this is not normal

Cthomas · Answer

I understand it's normal for front loaders, the last one I owned never had this much water though. I'm talking like it drips down from the top in steady drips when I open the door, and the water drops are huge - measurement wise it it probably around 2 tablespoons of water. That is excessive compared to my Kenmore Elite I had before. And I can wipe the machine down but within an hour there is another puddle at the bottom - which will totally defeat the purpose of wiping it the first time. For $1700, I don't want to have to continue wiping my machine every 2 hours throughout the day.

Answered by Cthomas 8 years ago

Melz1010 · Answer

I've experienced once on my first cycle. It happened when I opened the door as soon as the cycle ended. I'm not sure if that was the reason it dripped from the top. Usually, I wait about a minute or two to open the door and it's never dripping. It's not that I'm waiting to open the door, maybe I'm in another part of my home when the cycle ends. By the time ti get to the machine and open, it isn't dripping. So I think it was because I opened it the second it ended. I will say that after a load, I leave the door open to air it out. Within a few hours, it's dry. So I don't need to leave the door open all day or for several days. But that could also depend on the home or location of your washer as well.

Answered by Melz1010 5 years ago

Jimmy · Answer

Please check for lint that may block the drain holes around the seal and remove it. If that doesn’t take care of the problem, check for irregular folding of the seal that “cups” the water.

Dave · Answer

How long is the drain hose and power cord?

EGiles · Answer

This is normal for front loaded machines. When washer goes into spin cycle, excess water in the clothing is forced out. Since the water goes outward from the drum, the water is ejected all around the outside of drum, including above the drum. This residual water drops is what you see left as it works it's way down to the bottom to eventually drain out

Answered by EGiles 8 years ago

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I've never had water dripping.

“I just bought this machine and have used it about 10 times now. Each time there is a decent amount of water around the seal and dripping from the top when I open the door...is this normal?”

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