My Dishwasher Connector is Leaking—What Should I Do?
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I replaced the connector on my dishwasher with a new one and wrapped it with tape, but it's still leaking after I turned it on. I'm looking for advice on what steps I should take to fix this issue!
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If it's a 3/8 connector and it’s leaking where it connects to the water valve under the sink, make sure you don’t overtighten it. Hand-tighten it first, then give it a quarter to half turn with a wrench—too much force can cause it to leak!
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Could you tell us what type of connector you used? It might help to know if it's a standard one or something different. Also, check the inlet hose fitting to see if that might be the source of the leak!
SassyScrewdriver: Definitely check that inlet hose fitting! Sometimes that’s where things go wrong.
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NerdyNailgun: Exactly! I've had that happen before. Just a little snug and you should be good!