Samsung WF45T6000AW the washer leaks water
Cause 1 of 5The door is not closed properly. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 54
First checkMake sure the door is properly closed.
Causes and checks
The door is not closed properly. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 54
- Make sure the door is properly closed.
A hose connection is loose, or the drain hose end is not secured. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 54
- Make sure all hose connections are tight.
- Make sure the end of the drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to the drain system.
The washer is overloaded, or too many suds form. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 54
- Avoid overloading.
- Use high-efficiency (HE) detergent to prevent oversudsing.
The supply hose is kinked, or water pressure is too strong. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 54
- Make sure the water supply hose is not kinked.
- If the water pressure supply is too strong, close the water tap a little.
The water tap leaks. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 54
Licensed plumber Make sure water is not leaking from the water tap. If it is, repair the water tap.
All 5 causes checked. Contact Samsung Customer Service: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact Samsung Customer Service: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864), samsung.com/us/support/. United States. Source: Limited warranty (U.S.A.): contact details, p. 62
Other WF45T6000AW problems
- The washer does not start6 causes in the manual. First: the washer is not plugged in, or the household circuit is off.
- Not enough water, or no water, enters the washer5 causes in the manual. First: the faucet is not fully open.
- Detergent remains in the detergent drawer after a cycle3 causes in the manual. First: water pressure is too low.
- The washer vibrates excessively or makes noise7 causes in the manual. First: the floor is not level or solid.
- The washer does not drain or spin6 causes in the manual. First: the drain filter is clogged.
- The door does not open4 causes in the manual. First: the cycle is still running, or the door lock is still engaged.
- Excessive sudsThe detergent type or amount is wrong.
- Additional detergent cannot be addedThe detergent or fabric softener compartment is already at its limit.
- The washer stops during a cycle5 causes in the manual. First: the washer has no power.
- The washer fills with the wrong temperature of water5 causes in the manual. First: A tap is not fully open, or the temperature selection is wrong.
- The load is wet at the end of a cycle4 causes in the manual. First: the spin speed is too low.
- The washer smells3 causes in the manual. First: excessive suds collect in recesses.
- After a cycle, the washer is not off or the door does not openThe SELF CLEAN+ indicator is on.
Sources
- User manual, Washer WF45T6000A*. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Document DC68-04006R-07, revision 07, 204 pages, en. downloadcenter.samsung.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.