Water became visible as it accumulated at the bottom rear part (the part that is tilted back) of the washer drum. I theorized that the valve controlling water flow into the machine was to blame.
I began my troubleshooting by going to Appliance Pros website where I looked for a Water Inlet Valve. I easily found this on the exploded parts diagram. After identifying the part that seemed to be the issue, I began reading other reviews from folks who were experiencing the same problem and who solved it by replacing this part.
I ordered the part and had it in about 3 days. Even with what I believed to be a defective part in the washer it worked just fine while I awaited arrival of the new part. My leak was fortunately a very slow one.
When it arrived it was easy-peasy to replace. It took me about 30-45 minutes start to finish.
A word of caution. BE SURE you drill down far enough to make absolutely certain that you are ordering the correct Water Inlet Valve. My washer has the optional steam cycle and therefore has a second port from which water leaves the valve. This second port feeds water into the steam device. The “how-to” video on the Appliance Pros website shows the part and its replacement in a washer without the steam device. Guaranteed, you’ll be angry with yourself if you order the wrong one. Double-check, triple-check the model number of your washer against the part number for the Water Inlet Valve that is SPECIFIC to your particular machine.
After two weeks of watching and waiting, I’m finally ready to pronounce the repair a success. The washer is fixed!
Excellent service, Appliance Pros. You are a terrific resource for we amateur, “retired old guys at home” repair guys. I’ll be back the next time something breaks.