Water under an LG dryer — who do I call?
Water under a dryer usually comes from condensation in a blocked vent, or from a blocked condenser drain on a heat-pump dryer. Right now, switch the dryer off at the breaker, or unplug it when the plug and the floor around it are dry, keep anything electrical clear of the water, and photograph the floor before you dry it. What moves this up: a photo that shows water on, above or beneath anything electrical makes the Triage Profile say EMERGENCY, and the word holds.
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Safe first steps, before the call. Nothing here needs a tool.
If you smell gas: don’t touch any switch or plug, leave, then call the gas company or 911 from outside.
If water is near the plug or outlet, don’t touch them. Switch off the dryer’s breaker first. Don’t stand in water to reach the breaker panel; if the panel is wet or you’d have to stand in water, leave it and call.
Take a photo of the dryer and the water, without opening anything.
Everything else about this problem
Is it an emergency?
Is an LG dryer leaking water an emergency?
Usually urgent, not an emergency. Unplug it or switch off its breaker, turn off the water to it if it has a water line, then soak up standing water. If water is reaching outlets or cords, switch off the breaker before touching anything; water coming through a ceiling is an emergency.
If you manage this unit
Ask the resident
- Is the water anywhere near a plug, a socket or wiring?
- Is the water coming from under the dryer, or from the wall or ceiling near it?
Say this to your resident
Thanks for telling me about the water under the dryer. Please switch the dryer off at the breaker, or unplug it if the plug and the floor around it are dry, keep anything electrical well clear of the water, and take a photo of the floor before you dry it. If the water is touching a plug or a socket, stay clear of it and tell me straight away. I'll get an appliance technician to find where it's coming from and tell you when.
Who to call
An appliance technician Water from the wall or the ceiling near it goes to a plumber.
Symptoms & causes
Water under a dryer usually comes from condensation in a blocked vent, or from a blocked condenser drain on a heat-pump dryer.
If your LG dryer is leaking water, you might observe puddles on the floor near the appliance, especially during or after a cycle, or notice clothes are still damp despite a full drying cycle. For condenser dryers, a clogged or improperly seated condenser unit can also lead to water accumulation and leaks.
Questions people ask
Who do I call for a dryer that is leaking water?
An appliance technician for the dryer itself, and a plumber when the water comes from the wall or the ceiling near it. Water under a dryer usually comes from condensation in a blocked vent, or from a blocked condenser drain on a heat-pump dryer. The Triage Profile names who to call for your photo.
What do I tell the resident right now?
Thanks for telling me about the water under the dryer. Please switch the dryer off at the breaker, or unplug it if the plug and the floor around it are dry, keep anything electrical well clear of the water, and take a photo of the floor before you dry it. If the water is touching a plug or a socket, stay clear of it and tell me straight away. I'll get an appliance technician to find where it's coming from and tell you when.
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