A washing machine that leaks can come from the hoses, the drain, or the machine itself. Here is how Normal homeowners can find the source.
The hoses
Leaks at the back are usually the supply hoses or their connections. Check for drips and cracks, and replace rubber hoses with braided stainless.
The drain
Water overflowing the standpipe is a drain clog, not the machine. If the floor floods only during the drain cycle, the line needs clearing.
The machine
Leaks from the front or bottom are usually the machine's door seal or internal pump — an appliance repair rather than plumbing.
The shutoffs
Leaky shutoff valves drip even when the machine is off. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Normal, a pro replaces them with the hoses.
Stop the flood
Find the source before the floor is ruined. Call 888-217-3585 and Normal Plumbing Pros will match you with a Normal pro.
Plumbing in Normal: what to know
In Normal, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across McLean County — from Bloomington, Eureka and Morton to ZIP codes like 61761, 61701, 61705 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Normal?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Normal Plumbing Pros will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Normal.