I have a lg wm8000hwa about 5 years old.
Lg washer air vent.
High efficiency ultra large smart front load washer with coldwash technology wi fi enabled in white 628 00.
When some cycle kicks on a big splash of water comes out the air vent mostly water a little bit of suds.
Ensure tthat you do not to overload the wash tub.
The ductwork recommended for use between the dryer in the wall should be rigid or semi rigid modeled ducting that is 4 inches in diameter.
As you use the washer you may notice water on the floor due to a leak.
Lg electronics 4 5 cu ft.
Leaks from the safety air vent on the back of the washer occur when detergent residue has built up in the tub and or your clothes.
Leaks from the top load washer can be caused by an overloaded wash tub.
In the last couple weeks water started appearing intermittently not every load.
I figured out it was coming from the air vent.
If you think the leak is coming from the air vent it is likely due to something that you can troubleshoot and fix without needing to call a plumber or an appliance repair tech.
I contacted lg they told me to clean the machine 3 times which i.
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When loading wash items the top of the clothing should not be higher than the top level of holes in the drum.
The washer can be fully loaded but clothing items should not be tightly packed inside.
If water or suds is seen leaking from the safety air vent located on the back of the washer shown here or if large amounts of suds are visible in the tub during the wash cycle follow these next steps to properly.
Leaks that appear to come from underneath the washer are often coming from the door or a safety air vent at the back of the unit.