Why is my washer leaking when not in use?

to answer your question,there is about two pints of water left in sump hose,so.if the seal in the pump has gone ,to check it,turn machine off,pull machine out,tip it backwards to rest on work top, you have not given the make machine,so i cant be speacific,but look under the machine,you should be able to see the drip ,or water comtamination on the pump,it could also be the door seal,or the sump hose,make sure you unplug the machine before working on it,as some machines switch on the neutral,(terminals always live )

mm
December 2011

`this was quite common with older washers `, when pumps wore they leaked through the pump shaft/seal when at standstill, newer machine pumps dont leak, why dont you remove the back and investigate where the leak is coming from

keymatic
December 2011

Check your water connection on back of m/c might need new seal

SD
December 2011