Kenmore 665.13963K017 Dishwasher Damaged Hose — rental property

Use only checks that match the exact appliance or system and its official guide.

1. Check 1

   Stop the cycle, isolate power from a dry safe position, close the under-sink dishwasher water shutoff, and remove only accessible standing water from the floor.

   Expected result: Water continues to flow while the dishwasher is idle, water is near electrical parts, or the leak stops after the shutoff is closed.

   Next step: Keep the dishwasher disconnected and arrange qualified service through the landlord or property manager. Do not reopen the valve to reproduce the leak.

   Stop if: Do not handle wet plugs, wiring, or controls, repeatedly reset a breaker, or run another cycle.

   Why this matters

   Why: A continuing supply-side leak or water near electrics is an active safety and property-damage condition; a leak that stops after the valve closes is more consistent with the pressurized supply path than a simple residual drain puddle.

2. Check 2

   From the sink cabinet or another ordinary-access opening, photograph the hose, clamps, fittings, cabinet floor, and model label without pulling the secured dishwasher or removing panels.

   Expected result: The damaged section is on the incoming supply route, on the drain route toward the sink or disposal, or is an internal short hose visible only after disassembly.

   Next step: Send the photos and exact model 665.13963K017 to the property manager or qualified technician and leave the water shutoff closed until the route and replacement are confirmed.

   Stop if: Do not crawl under the appliance, loosen a hidden clamp, or pull the unit forward to reach the hose.

   Why this matters

   Why: Supply and drain hoses have different water timing and connection paths. A section that cannot be identified without moving the built-in unit is outside a safe owner check.

3. Check 3

   Classify when the water appeared by using the existing evidence: while idle, during fill, during washing, during draining, or after the cycle, and record whether water remained in the tub.

   Expected result: A puddle appears before a cycle, only when filling, only while draining, or water remains in the tub after the drain stage.

   Next step: Give the timing and remaining-water observation to the technician. Use the model-specific manual for any permitted filter or ordinary-access care step; do not conduct another cycle solely for diagnosis.

   Stop if: Do not reopen a damaged hose connection or energize the dishwasher to watch for a leak.

   Why this matters

   Why: An idle or fill-time leak keeps the supply side in question; a drain-time leak points toward the drain route or its connection; residual water can also reflect a drain problem and does not identify a damaged hose by itself.

4. Check 4

   Verify the model and rental repair authority before ordering anything: record 665.13963K017 exactly, retrieve its Kenmore manual, and report any pet or cabinet damage to the owner.

   Expected result: The model label is readable and the hose location is known, or the model or hose identity remains uncertain.

   Next step: Have the landlord or property manager approve the repair path and have a qualified technician match the hose and connections to the exact model documentation.

   Stop if: Do not install a generic rubber tube, substitute a hose intended for another appliance, or make an unauthorized rental modification.

   Why this matters

   Why: Kenmore provides a model lookup for manuals, while the exact Reddit case shows that visually similar short hoses can be confused with a larger waste-water hose. A generic 665 label or photograph is not enough to establish compatibility or authorization.