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Lg washer bleach dispenser leaking.
Dispenser leaks are normally caused by the following.
Leaking washing machine troubleshooting guide.
Residue buildup in the bleach dispenser may cause it to overflow and leak out from underneath the washer.
There is a limited chance of carryover from this type of dispenser to the next load unless a consumer tries to add the bleach during the rinse cycle.
Pour hot water into the bleach dispenser to clean it out and run tub clean cycle.
This is fixed by adding the bleach to the dispenser before starting the washer.
Leaking from back of tub.
Then there could be some bleach remaining in the washer that would go into the next load.
Ok so that means your dispenser is working the water when it goes into your bleach dispenser during the cycle is just not going in fast enough to cause it to drain by creating a siphon pressure.
Detergent or additive buildup in the dispenser.
Obstruction in the dispenser or dispenser compartment.
If leaking is visible near or around the detergent dispenser drawer water and detergent residue may have accumulated from the inside top area of the drawer causing the water to drip downward.
Fully extend the detergent dispenser drawer outward then press down on the push button to release the detergent dispenser drawer.
Make sure your washing machine is level and if so make sure you are getting good water pressure to your washing machine.
A dispenser leak from the main wash or softener compartment should not lead to water on the floor.