A wet spot can come from a clean-water tank, its cover, the robot’s mop path, or a wash station. First stop the cleaning run and identify where the water begins: at a removable tank, around its top cover, beneath the robot, or at the dock tray. Note whether the leak occurs while filling, while the robot is parked, or during mopping. A wet pad alone is not evidence of a leak.
Protect the robot and nearby electrical parts
Do not run the robot or dock while water is reaching a plug, cable, charging contact, outlet, or internal opening. Keep hands away from wet electrical parts. Disconnect power only if you can do so without touching water or damaged equipment; otherwise keep clear and contact the manufacturer or a qualified service provider. Do not tip a wet dock or robot in a way that could move water farther inside.
Check only the user-removable tank parts
If the water is clearly coming from a removable clean-water tank and the exact manual says the tank is owner-removable, take it out over a sink and inspect it for a loose cover, visible crack, or displaced seal. Refit the lid and tank exactly as shown, without forcing clips or applying sealant. Do not use a tank that is cracked, warped, or does not lock securely. If the source is not clear, stop rather than disassembling the robot or base.
Dreame has separate support pages for clear-water tank leakage and top-cover leakage, but they do not identify the robot, dock, or exact tank models their procedures cover. Treat them as prompts to consult the matching model instructions, not as a general robot-vacuum procedure. Do not apply their outlet-spring, vent or seal inspection, or refill steps unless the exact manual or manufacturer support confirms they fit your robot and tank. Keep any designed tank vent open, and do not use sealant.
Retest only if the manual allows it
After an accessible tank has been correctly reseated, dry the outside and set it on a dry surface to see whether it still leaks, if the model’s support instructions permit this check. Keep it away from powered equipment while observing. If it continues to leak, the seal or tank may need model-specific service or replacement. Do not use glue, tape, household sealant, or a non-approved replacement tank to stop it.
A leak that comes from the dock’s wash tray or wastewater path needs the station-specific tray overflow and drainage guide. For a dry pad or no water reaching the mop, see mop water-path diagnosis.