whirlpool dishwasher fills when off

[gordon w.]

my 3 year old whirlpool dishwasher has started filling with water when just sitting. any ideas. gordon

[woodchuck]

If it's fresh water the water inlet valve is probably leaking because of trash keeping if from sealing or it's worn out. Try cleaning it out to see if it will stop leaking. Here is a LINK (http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appliance/dishwasher/check/inletvalve.php) to more information about the water inlet valve.

If it's drain water, check out the drain connections to your sink.

[gordon w.]

[QUOTE=woodchuck]If it's fresh water the water inlet valve is probably leaking because of trash keeping if from sealing or it's worn out. Try cleaning it out to see if it will stop leaking. Here is a LINK (http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appliance/dishwasher/check/inletvalve.php) to more information about the water inlet valve.

If it's drain water, check out the drain connections to your sink.[/QUOTE]
thanks i will give it a try

[richapplyguy]

Also check the water pressure to the valve, that will cause this problem.