I have a Whirlpool dishwasher bought in 2005 that evidently leaks steam from the side and has caused mold to build up on the cabinet door that is next to it. What could cause this to happen and how do we fix it? This is a rental property so I am not sure how long this has been happening and do not have the manual that came with the dishwasher. The tenants were not very clean people and have left a mess in the house, and took all the manuals. Of course, they never let us know this happened. The cabinets, also new in 2005 and bought at Lowes, have the painted covers to start popping off. If you have an idea how that can be fixed or if they can be painted, that would be helpful too.
How to fix a dishwasher leak and repair damage to surrounding cabinets
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Best Answer
If the dishwasher itself is leaking from a crack in the side of the tub, then it cannot be repaired and needs to be replaced. If it's just leaking from the door, then there's a door seal that can be replaced. You'll have to contact Whirlpool or an appliance repair guy for that -- appliance repair is something that we don't really cover around here because it's not really a DIY thing.
It sounds like the cabinets had a veneer that was then painted. You should be able to glue the veneer back down with some construction adhesive or epoxy. Unfortunately, many of the cabinets that Lowe's sells these days are made from particle board, and the cabinet itself might need some repair or shoring up before it can be used again. We can advise you more if you post some pictures.
I hope they didn't get any of their deposit back!