Stop the appliance
End the cycle and unplug it if it is safe to reach the plug from a dry spot.
Washer, dishwasher or refrigerator leaked onto the floor?
Appliance leaks often run unnoticed under flooring and cabinets. Stop the appliance, shut its water valve, dry what you can, then call 833-877-1717. RepairNowUSA connects the request. Independent restoration and appliance providers do the work.
Am I in the right place?Yes for water from a washer, dishwasher, refrigerator, ice maker or water heater on floors or under cabinets.
Is this urgent?Yes if water has spread under flooring, into cabinets or through a ceiling below.
What do I do next?Stop the appliance, close its supply valve, and call 833-877-1717.
Fix the appliance itself: washer leaking, dishwasher leaking, refrigerator leaking, water heater.
RepairNowUSA editorial review · Last substantively reviewed October 13, 2026 · Review standards
Stop and dry
Close the water valve
Behind the washer, under the sink for the dishwasher, or behind the fridge for the ice maker line.
Dry and lift
Towels and a wet vacuum on hard floors, and lift rugs and boxes.
Hidden water under floors
Water can travel under laminate, vinyl and hardwood, and into cabinet bases, staying wet where you cannot see it. Swelling, cupping or a musty smell means it needs professional drying.
Common appliance leaks
Washer supply hose burst
Rubber hoses fail with age. Braided steel hoses last longer.
Dishwasher door or drain
See dishwasher leaking.
Refrigerator water line
See fridge water line.
Water heater tank
See water heater repair.
What to have ready when you call
- Property ZIP code, home or business
- Which appliance leaked
- Whether the valve is closed
- How long it leaked
- Flooring and cabinets affected
- Any water on the floor below
What happens when you call RepairNowUSA
- Describe what is happening in plain words and give the property ZIP code. You do not need to know which trade to ask for.
- RepairNowUSA checks for a participating independent provider who handles appliance leak cleanup and repair in that area.
- If one is available, you are connected. The provider confirms timing, access, scope and price with you before any work.
- The provider, not RepairNowUSA, diagnoses and performs the repair.
RepairNowUSA is a referral and connection service. Provider availability and response times vary by location, time and demand, and are not guaranteed. Before you approve work, ask what was found, the price, the timing and what is not included.
Call 833-877-1717Appliance leak questions
What do I do when my washer floods the floor?
Stop the cycle, close the water valves behind it, unplug it if safe, and dry what you can. Then call 833-877-1717.
Can I call about an appliance leak at night?
Yes. You can call 833-877-1717 at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays. Whether an independent provider can come out right away depends on your ZIP code, the time and provider capacity, so availability is not guaranteed.
Will my floor need to come up?
If water got under laminate or hardwood, some flooring may need removal so the subfloor can dry.
Do I need an appliance technician and a restoration company?
Often yes. One repairs the appliance; the other dries the building.
Authoritative references
These public sources give general safety context. They do not replace an on-site evaluation, and RepairNowUSA does not perform the work.