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Step 1
Take the machine out so you can visually inspect all sides of the machine. This is particularly important if you must get at the back panels where the water hoses connect to the machine. You'll want to leave the machine hooked up to the water and power sources for now.
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Step 2
Run the washing machine through a regular cycle with clothing. Sometimes using too much detergent can cause leaking. If you think this may be an option, take a small washed, but undried item and place it in a bowl of warm water. If a white film develops, too much detergent may be the problem.
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Step 3
Test whether the machine is out of balance or overloaded by running it through a cycle. Run the machine both with and without clothing in it to see whether these situations are the problem.
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Step 4
Watch the machine before, during and after a cycle. By pinpointing when the machine leaks, you can narrow down the leak sources. If your machine leaks while the machine isn't running, you may have a leak in one of the hoses. Try turning off the water to see if that stops the problem and then replace the hose.
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Step 5
Inspect the water hoses for holes, cracks and other problems. Leaks can develop in one of the hoses over time. You may also want to check to be sure that the hoses are attached tightly.
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Step 6
Call a professional repair person if you can't find the leak or if you feel that fixing the leak is beyond your expertise. Depending on where the leak is, it may be less expensive to buy a new machine as opposed to trying to fix the problem. However, leaks from user error or from the hoses are often easily fixed.
