If your washer is leaking water... 1  Use a flashlight to find the source of the leak to ensure it is coming from the washer and not from a pipe or other appliance nearby. 2  Make sure hose connections are tight and that a well fitting washer is installed.3  Washers can leak when they are not level.f your washer doesn't spin... 1  Be sure that clothes are evenly distributed in the washer. 2  Mix smaller items of the same fabric type with larger items to help balance the load. 3  Be careful not to overload the washerâremove some items and redistribute the remaining pieces.