MECH-LEAK
Whirlpool · Whirlpool WTW5000DW 4.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer
Water is leaking from the washer onto the floor. Common sources: (1) Door boot gasket (front-load) — punctured by sharp objects or deteriorated from mold. Check the gasket for tears or holes. (2) Drain pump — the pump seal may be leaking. (3) Inlet valve — check the hose connections at the back. (4) Tub-to-pump hose — internal hoses can crack. (5) Tub seal (bearing seal) — if the main tub bearing seal fails, water leaks from the bottom during spin. This is a major repair. (6) Overfilling — see F8E3. Place cardboard under the machine to identify the leak location.
Error MECH-LEAK on the Whirlpool Whirlpool WTW5000DW 4.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer means: Washer Leaking Water. The top-ranked community fix is “Replace the Drain Pump Seal or Tub-to-Pump Hose” (hard difficulty, ~120 min, DIY cost: $20-$40). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · washer
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While many washer repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $200-$300.
The Whirlpool Whirlpool WTW5000DW 4.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer has 8 other known error codes:
Error code MECH-LEAK also appears on 4 other Whirlpool models:
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