Do front-load washers leak easily?

Front-load residential washing machines do not necessarily leak easily, but their design makes them more susceptible to specific types of water leaks around the front door opening compared to traditional top-loaders. Because front-load washers feature a horizontal axis drum, water presses directly against the flexible rubber door boot seal during every wash cycle. If hair, lint, or detergent residue accumulates in the folds of the rubber gasket, or if the door is slammed and damages the seal, water can easily escape onto the floor. You can troubleshoot door leaks easily by inspecting rubber folds. You can verify that your corrective action is successful when cleaning detergent residue off the door seal regularly prevents water from leaking past the gasket during high-speed spin cycles.