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Dude, just get to the point jezz!

I have the same problem exactly on my LG dishwasher .the company have to fix this shit

Having decades of experience with GE-type dishwashers that had replaceable bottom door seals that were easy to replace, I thought that was all I had to order to fix my LG dishwasher that leaks like yours...bottom of the door. Well, blow me away if I could find a bottom door seal part to order separate from the whole bloody door panel! WTF is up with LG designers? This is like having to replace a whole axle on your car because one tire has a puncture. Booo LG!

I’m sure not many people still comment or check on this video being 9 years old, the good news is, about five years after this video the design was changed and the bottom seal can now be removed by pulling it out just like the big seal around the door! So I thought anyone seeing this would appreciate the comment! Good luck!

Same washer, same problem. Shame on lg

Great video, much appreciated! Mine was leaking from the drain hoes, right behind the electrical box and it only leaked towards the end of the cycle, ordered the replacement part and replaced it, easy job.

Thank you all so much for sharing! I built off what you and others figured out and so far, only test once with unit back in place, and no Niagara Falls. I tried the gentleman’s idea with using fiber rod. Using another person’s idea of cutting a bicycle safety flag (1/4” diameter) into two pieces. I cut them to 19”. And putting them in the lower door gasket. This did not solve the problem when the door was shut, but certainly did not hurt. I think it actually helped based on my observations, but did not block all the water from the sides. I then also used the idea to tilt the unit back. I only needed to do this a little. And with three tests so far (one with unit back in place) I have not had any issues. Some water still makes it to the trough in the door at the peek of the spraying but quickly recedes.

Great video Dave. I have the exact problem. I tried a few fixes to no avail. I will try your 'dam' solution to see if that works for me. We have been using an old 10'x13" cake pan under the left side of the door for a few years now. I think that bottom seal/gasket is the problem.

My LG LDS5040ST start leaking after 6 years and circulation pump motor fail too.

Just an fyi, I had the exact same issue. Turns out the bottom door seal was curled under the door jam. It Should be sticking out when the door is open. If you can’t see it then it’s probably curled under. Just work your fingers around the edge and work to the midddle and fold it back out. No leaks. No money spent. Shit design though I agree. Leaned my lesson on LG won’t be buying anything from them again.

Would you believe LG will not show that bottom door gasket on their part list?

"Life's Good' now after Dave's surge dam solution. Stopped my leak completely. Thanks, Dave!

Thank you Dave! The barrier worked! No more leaks!

Planned obsolesce. Total CRAP. The engineers should be shot !

one of the causes of a leak at the side of the dishwasher is a faulty bottom spray arm. If that part fails to perform its assigned task during the main wash cycle then an excess of water will be directed to the bottom of the dishwasher. As stated in the video, the bottom seal does not perform the same function as the main front seal. My leak was fixed by replacing the bottom spray arm ( a 5 minute job)

Great video, thanks for spending your time to make it!

Worked great. Thanks for the video.

Exact same steps here - leaking LG, seemed like it was the bottom door gasket, got sidetracked on vent (nope), ordered door gasket (nope), and back to bottom gasket. Based on this video I raised the front of the dishwasher by 1/4" (tossed some water in to ensure everything still drained properly), and that seemed to fix it on the test runs. If this doesn't fix it completely, I'm going to try and stuff something behind the warped bottom gasket to keep it's shape. Bought an LG fridge, dishwasher, and gas range when we moved - love the range, but can't wait to replace the others. So disappointed.

I think I am having the same issue with mine and ours is maybe three years old! I am going to check the gasket and try out your temp fix to see if this issue is the same!! Thanks for the in-depth experience video!

Thanks for the video, you saved me a lot time, money, and aggravation. I HATE this dishwasher. we've had it for 10 years, which is actually a long time, but it's been falling apart for the past 6 years or so. The protective coating on the wire rack shelves has been wearing off in places and permanently stained our dishes with rust spots. The bottom rack Never closes right, it always jams and goes in crooked. The side seals are worn as you've shown in your video. And now we've got this big leak that appears to be identical to the one in your video. We bought all LG appliances and EVERY one of them has had defects or failures of some sort. NEVER again going to by LG.

Thank you for this video!! Haven’t tried these fixes yet as the leaking just started but I will for sure try your fixes!!

My problem besides the bad drain pump motor (5 minute fix) was that lower rubber door seal. Mine was warped and allowed water through. Not easy to replace as it is crimped into the door I slid a wooden dowel down the center cut it to size and re-attached the door. Seems to be keeping a seal. Thanks for the video it was truly helpful. LG LDS6040ST

What was the final recommendation ??

seems to be a common problem with the lower door seal, great video , thanks

I just read that a cracked lower arm could cause water to spray toward the door and it could get past the seal. Your deflector is preventing that but you might want to also check the lower arm for cracks or loose fittings.

You didn’t fix it you shot a long winded video on how to Mickey Mouse a half ass temporary solution thanks for wasting my time

Thank you for the video Dave! Have you, or anyone else thought about using something like RTV, a liquid gasket maker or something like silicone along the bottom of the door?

Very thoughtful approach to diagnosing the cause of the problem. And equally engenius workaround.

It worked! The barrier thing :) The bottom seal of my dishwasher is in really bad shape (something was stuck under it) maybe it's going to regain is shape at some point but for now the barrier on the first basket is perfect. No more leak! I look everywhere to purchase a new seal without finding anything when I realized that the damn seal was embedded in the door. This is soooo a bad design. Many thanks!

Solution is to never buy an LG dishwasher again... I have a lds4821bb with the same trouble, the bottom seal get crouched and on an old 5+ years dishwasher its not worth the money to fix, its called planned obsolescence, the only solution is to change brand and look for a smarter design.

The way to fix the leak is to never buy samsung or lg.

I've been having a leaking problem... The suggestion you make about sealing the venting (top part of the door) was the answer for us! It stop leaking instantly :) Thank you!

My dishes were full of little black dots, it turns out the door seal had started to desintegrate, I ordered one, but I'm not very impressed with LG appliances. The dishwasher never worked right, I had many parts replaced under warranty, like the main motor and the main logic board. If the door seal doesn't fix it, out it will go, no need to throw good money after bad. There is a lot of lime deposits in mine (and yours) and even if I try to keep it clean, it is a losing battle. The lime deposits will clog the pump screens so it best to try and get it off. CLR once in a while or vinegar with a rince cycle (interrupted after the initial drain of course) will help. Rince cycles will also help a little in keeping the drain port on the left side (as seen from the front) from clogging up. For sure my next dishwasher won't be an LG

Glad this video has been helpful. My unity is still drop free since Sept 2014. The shield is holding up just fine. Another person fixed the leak by inserting some kind of rod inside the gasket. I am tempted to try it. If I do, I will update this post.

Thank you very much for the very helpful video. My four year old LG model LDF 7920ST is NO LONGER LEAKING at the bottom of the door, thanks to info posted here. First, cleaning the door gasket seals and the worn and cruddy wax actuator motor piston to ensure that it properly closed the drying cycle vent didn't solve the leak. Second, replacing the Vent Blower Motor Assembly which includes the wax motor (Part # ABT35083801) also didn't solve the leak. Finally, following a suggestion by Tony Graci (below), I inserted 2 fiberglass rods (each about 1/4 inch diameter) into the tube-like rubber seal that's crimped into the bottom the of door. SUCCESS. NO MORE LEAKING. BTW, the rods were cut to fit the entire length of the rubber seal. You'll need to partially remove the door (lift the hinges out) to access the side of the rubber tube seal in order to slide the rods into it. Fiberglass, unlike wood, is bendable and easier to insert into the seal. I used rods cut from the safety flag poles used on children's bicycles.

How old is the dishwasher?

I'm trying the rod in he gasket method by Tony Graci further down the discussion. Great video! If the rod in the gasket doesn't work, i'll be using the Dave Shield.

Thanks Dave for the great tip. I've noticed this problem exacerbated when placing bowls tilting toward the door or cutting boards placed across parallel to the door. Basically anything that directs water toward the door. Recently the problem has gotten worse. This is excellent. We bought all LG when we redid our home. Never again for many reasons.

Thanks for the great vid! I got the same model of leaky LG dishwasher for free from a community group, and you've helped me identify the problem. I've owned a few LG products and all of them have SUCKED!

The washer was properly leveled when merely installed and worked fine for a couple years until the seal failed. Good news for me is the the unit continues to be free of leaks since I installed the "dam" I described in the video!

does the unit is properly leveled???, i had the same issue right here

Dave I used a thin plastic binder cover, kind of book report folder. was flowing like Niagara falls. attached the plastic to the rake with zip ties and not one little dip. you are the man. cost me 1.00 from the dollar store. thank you Jim Oby the way my LG dishwasher is a different model. Worked perfect

After taking off the front panel of my LG dishwasher, I noticed that the water was definitely coming through the vent assembly. I looked into the vent and noticed that one of my kids had paid a dime to the vent thinking it was a candy machine. Not sure if they ever got any candy, but it definitely left the plunger to the vent open and let excessive water/debris go through the vent. Taking out the dime helped, but didn't fix it entirely. Being open during the wash cycle allowed debris to be invited into the vent assembly and plug the drainage hole with the tube attached to it. This hole is supposed to catch any excessive water and condensation and the tube directs it back into the basin. Unfortunately, the hole had gotten plugged and the water got diverted onto my floor instead of into the basin. After cleaning the vent assembly out by flushing water through it and poking a tooth pick through the tiny hole, there is no more leaking onto my floor. Unfortunately, now my wife thinks I am handy and has authored a list of tasks to be completed around the house.

Update 9-26-15: My cutting board repair has kept me drip free for a year! Please pay particular attention to how I did the trouble shooting because if your problem is with the bottom gasket, my "fix" will save you a lot of money and frustration. Your leak may mimic other leaks such as a defective vent, or a bad gasket (the one shaped like an upside down "U") that seals the sides and top of the door. One comment about the washer......other than the defective bottom seal design, I think it is a good washer.....it does what it is supposed to do....clean dishes. I refuse to pre-wash and rinse dishes before loading. Also, when dishes frequently do not come out clean, check your water heater temperature......hot/HOT water is critical. And, on occasion, I have had dirty dishes because I loaded something that was too tall that blocked the top spray arm. I rarely check comments/questions, so please do not depend on me replying in a timely manner. Good luck!

I had the same problem with our LG washer (almost 3 years old). The water leak was intermittent during various cycles (i.e. rinse). It would leak over 1 cup of water during a 22 minute cycle rinse, and got worse over time.The rubber gasket barrier at the bottom of the door was warped/wavy. To straighten the gasket I placed a small diameter rod (in my case I had a fiberglass rod in the garage and cut it to size) through the entire length of the folded gap in the gasket. It worked, no more leak.

this was a great video man. I have a similar LG with a similar issue. I'll try this to troubleshoot it

Update (5-29-15): The surge barrier has worked flawlessly......not one drop of water has leaked since I installed it in Sept 2014. Thanks to those who have posted comments and ideas!

I am so grateful for this post!!! Ours started leaking after about 3 years in our brand new home. When we moved in we bought ALL products LG, thinking that "Life's Good" and we are not happy with ANY of them. The stove stopped working right. The microwave door is no longer aligned and pieces of the handle have come off (we are not rough on our appliances, either). We have the same problem with the dishwasher as you had, and I am so grateful that we don't have to spend all that money to find it out!!! Shame on LG!

I fixed mine by tilting the unit so that the front was higher than the back! Simple fix, really, just unscrew and extend the front legs as far as possible. Saved me from buying a new dishwasher. Easy breezy.

Great video. Thanks for posting. I've been through a very similar process with mine. We first noticed water on the floor about 12 months after we bought it. We had a LG-certified repair technician troubleshoot and try to fix it. Over the course of 4 visits spanning several months, he eventually replaced the door gaskets for the sides and top, the vent motor assembly, door hinges, and eventually the entire door (and the lower door seal). Replacement of the entire door stopped the leak for several months, but it then came back. After a lot of kicking and screaming, the LG-certified technician declared the unit "unfixable" and LG paid us a prorated amount of money for the dishwasher. That was a nice gesture, but I'm still stuck with a leaky dishwasher that is less than 3 years old (way too early to scrap in my book). Inspired by this excellent video, I decided to troubleshoot it myself. I removed the outer door to identify the leak during a run. What I noticed is that on both ends of the lower door gasket, there is a small galley to allow water to return back to the tub. If you lift up on the lower door gasket at each edge, you'll see what I'm talking about. When I did that, there was a TON of gunk on the underside of the lower door seal. Perhaps this gunk was preventing the efficient return of water back to the tub? After cleaning it, it seems like the water is returning back to the tub as it was originally designed. Time will tell though. If this is the case, then it appears that the return galley on each side of the bottom door gasket is too small and easily clogs with food particles. (LG design flaw.) I'm going to monitor the situation closely and provide an update in a few days.