Original rubber hoses
Hoses harden and crack after years. A burst hose sprays water until the faucet is shut.
Kenmore washers last a long time, and plenty of them are still running in Kirkland garages, basements and rental homes. But older machines often still have their original rubber hoses, worn seals and tired valves. When a Kenmore finally leaks, our emergency Kenmore washer leak cleanup crews answer 24 hours a day and arrive the same day across Kirkland, WA to remove the water and dry everything it reached.
Independent restoration company. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or an authorized service provider for Kenmore or Sears. We clean up water damage; we do not repair washers.
Kenmore products were built by other manufacturers. The first three digits of the model number usually tell you which one. That helps your repair tech find parts.
| Model number starts with | Usually made by | Related brand page |
|---|---|---|
| 110 | Whirlpool | Whirlpool leaks |
| 796 | LG | LG leaks |
| 417 | Electrolux (Frigidaire) | Frigidaire |
| Other prefixes | Other makers | Ask your appliance tech |
Find the tag: On top-load Kenmores, look under the lid or on the back. On front-loaders, check inside the door frame. Snap a photo for your repair tech and insurer.
Hoses harden and crack after years. A burst hose sprays water until the faucet is shut.
Old valves may not shut off fully, overfilling the tub.
On older top-loaders, a worn seal leaks during spin.
Pumps crack or loosen and leak while draining.
Rust on the cabinet or tub can mean water has been leaking for a while.
Some older parts are harder to find, so repairs can take longer.
Older washers often end up in places people do not check every day: the garage, a basement corner, or a rental property.
Water runs across the slab and under the door into the house. Drywall at the base of the shared wall soaks it up. We check the wall and the room on the other side.
In daylight basements, a leak can soak carpet in the next room or reach a finished basement space.
Tenants may not notice slow drips. Landlords call us when a tenant reports soft flooring or a musty smell. We document everything for both sides.
That is a question for your appliance tech. Many people replace a very old washer after a leak. Either way, the water damage should be dried right away with structural drying.
Faucets off, washer unplugged, area safe.
Garage slab, basement floor or laundry room extracted.
Moisture readings at shared walls and next rooms.
Swollen baseboards or soaked pad removed.
Daily readings until dry.
Drywall, baseboard and flooring restored.
Replace original rubber hoses with braided steel now.
Check behind the washer for drips and rust every few months.
Turn off the faucets when the washer is not in use.
Put a leak sensor on the floor beside the washer.
Keep the drain hose secure in the standpipe.
Plan to replace very old machines before they fail.
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Kenmore products were made by other manufacturers. The first three digits of the model number usually tell you: 110 often means Whirlpool, 796 means LG, and 417 means Electrolux or Frigidaire.
The serial number on the tag can show the year it was built. Online lookup tools and appliance techs can help decode it.
Older hoses, valves, seals and pumps wear out. Rubber hoses in particular get brittle and can split without warning.
Ask an appliance technician. Many people replace very old washers after a leak. Either way, dry the water damage right away.
Clean fill water is not. Drain water is gray water, so areas it soaked should be cleaned and treated.
No. We clean up and repair water damage. An appliance repair company fixes or replaces the washer.
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