If water is uncontrolled or approaching electrical equipment, prioritise safety and call a plumber. The guidance below is general and does not replace an inspection.

Understanding the issue

An intermittent leak may follow filling, draining or movement of the appliance. The supply hose, waste route and nearby sink fittings need distinguishing from an appliance fault. Observing the stage of the cycle helps.

Before arranging the visit

Describe when water appears and whether the appliance was recently moved or installed.

Choosing the appropriate plumbing visit

We check the visible fault, isolation, pipe condition and access before agreeing the repair scope. Our appliance plumbing page explains the related work and how an assessment is arranged.

Where the findings point to dishwasher waste connection, read the dishwasher waste connection service details before discussing the repair scope. The actual fitting and access determine the work needed.

Information worth keeping

Record when the issue occurs, the affected room and any previous repair. For a property in our home area, plumbing in West Bridgford explains the local enquiry route; check the coverage directory for another postcode.

Connected questions

For a related question about appliance plumbing, the guide Washing-machine connections before delivery explains what to record next.

For a related question about appliance plumbing, the guide A fridge water feed: what needs planning explains what to record next.