LG Dishwasher Model LDF6810ST: Water dripping

[Jetfire]

I noticed water running out from inside my kitchen island. After looking into it, it was the dishwasher (model LDF6810ST). I already repaired the infamous "broken wire" in the door for this unit.

I ran a cycle with the dishwasher out of it's cabinet so I could observe. Looks like a small amount of water leaks from near were the waterline connects to the washer (on the bottom). However, it looks like the water is actually coming from behind one of the metal access plates beneath the washer...not the water connection. I'll pulled the metal access plates off and ran it again. Now I can see it's leaking from the bottom left (as your facing the washer). To clarify, the bottom left edge...feels like its dripping down the door. Very little water comes out, after 2 runs (delicate and power scrub) only a few drops. Somehow, there was alot more water before. 

What's next? After looking inside, the seal seems the same on both sides of the washer. I have the dishwasher out of the island and up on wood so I can see underneath it. I plan to run it as usual and keep an eye on it. I put an even layer of paper towels beneath it to help ID leak locations.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

-Beau

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

All leaks are visual, meaning their point of origin can always be determined visually. Is the leak originating in the door, from the door gasket edge, from the bottom motor-pump assembly...? 

1 hour ago, Jetfire said:

I have the dishwasher out of the island and up on wood so I can see underneath it.

This will tell you a lot. Use a free online image host to post some photos. 

[Jetfire]

Had this propped up with bowl catching slow drips.....finally got back around to it. Looks like water is dripping out of the water inlet valve. Took some pics, saved here:  http://tinypic.com/useralbum.php?ua=4AtXI6JI7G%2F9ECxUSMp6s4h4l5k2TGxc Drip in lower right on first pic, easy to see on second pic, and on the right in the third pic (shadow helps too).  

I'm thinking I need to order up this inlet valve: http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Water-Inlet-Valve/5221DD1001F/3282910?ss=-x6c6466363831307374&mr=1

Stoked to have finally found the source of drip. Let me know if anyone disagrees with the part. I did feel all around and dried it a couple times to make sure. Whew.....

 

[Jetfire]

Forgot to update...........FIXED!

 

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

8 minutes ago, Jetfire said:

Forgot to update...........FIXED!

It's the miracle of the internet at work! 

 

Did you replace the water inlet valve?

[Jetfire]

Yep, inlet valve. Thanks a ton for helping me out!

....that's 2 repairs solved on this dishwasher!