Dishwashers are intelligent systems that operate independently, and might from time to time suffer from malfunctions such as blockages that would prevent them from effectively draining away water. However, other reasons also make your Ge dishwasher to fail to drain water and most of which have been discussed in this article. Thus you can use this guide to troubleshoot your GE dishwasher and have it regain normal operations.
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GE Dishwasher Not Draining – How to trobleshoot
Drain Hose
One of the most common reasons for your Ge dishwasher not draining is because of a clogged drain hose. And the simple way around it is to unclog the drain hose, you will, therefore, disconnect it from the dishwasher and the sink, check the area that is closest to the garbage disposer or the dishwasher drain branch tailpipe. The above areas are likely to be clogged and should be cleaned out.
Check the pump and motor assembly
The motor in your dishwasher drives an impeller that forces water out of the drain hose. You should, therefore, check whether the motor fails to run during the drain cycle, if it does not run then it needs replacing. Also check if the motor just hums, instead of running, if that is the case, you will still need to replace it. You could also check for blockage in the drain line if the motor runs when the drain cycle has been initiated.
Check your drain impeller
The drain impeller has been configured to push water through the drain hose and out into the garbage disposer, so if the drain impeller becomes broken it won’t be able to do its job and as such you should replace it.
Examine the Check Valve
The check valve in your dishwasher runs one of the most important functions that enhances the unit’s hygiene. Its main duty is to prevent water from coming back to the dishwasher after it has been drained out. So, if the valve is clogged it will automatically prevent the water from clearing out. So, to ensure that operations flow smoothly you might try cleaning it out, but also check if it is worn out and replace it.
Problems with garbage disposer
There are high chances that the drain plug wasn’t removed after the installation of your garbage disposer, new garbage disposers comes with a drain plug that must be removed during installation to enable the water to drain out swiftly. However, if the drain plug was removed then the disposer could be clogged and you will, therefore, have to disconnect the dishwasher drain hose from the disposer and clean it out. Be sure to clean both the fitting on the disposer and the end of the drain hose because these are the areas that you will likely find an obstruction if the dishwasher fails to drain.
Check out the drain valve
With continuous use, it is possible for the drain valve in your dishwasher to get clogged with debris, so to ensure that water doesn’t get blocked when flowing through the drain valve you need to routinely clean out the valve. There are instances that the drain valve might fail to drain water but has been cleared of debris, if this happens then you must replace it because a drain valve cannot be repaired.
Free the check ball
The check ball is found in the check valve and is configured to help prevent water from going back into the dishwasher after it has drained. Thus if it gets stuck water will not drain through the check valve, just check if the check ball is stuck, and free it.
Check the drain solenoid kit
The drain solenoid is among the features of your dishwasher that helps the unit to drain water. Its main function is to open the drain valve and allow water to exit the dishwasher. Now if this feature fails to work then the valve will not open discouraging the dishwasher from draining water. You can also use a multimeter to carry out tests on the solenoid and check for resistance.
Reduce the amount of detergent used in washing
Anytime that you are washing dishes and you add a lot of detergent chances are that the wash load will create excess suds that might interfere with draining. This would then lead to the accumulation of dirty residue and water will fail to drain at the end of the cycle. To get around this problem you might have to first rinse the utensils if they are heavily soiled so that you don’t have to use a lot of detergents when washing.
Conclusion
Most of the causes of your GE dishwasher not draining are DIYs, however, if you can’t put a finger on the problem it would be best if you seek professional assistance. Sometimes resolving the issue might require you to open up the unit, and if this is the case, a guide with the relevant steps should be utilized. For example activities such as cleaning the dishwasher, filter screens will have you remove the bottom rack t0 gain access to the filter.
FAQ’s
How do you reset a GE washer?
On the front control, you will press start or reset to cancel the cycle, the start or reset light will flash as the process takes place, when the light stops flashing the dishwasher will be reset.
Does the GE dishwasher have a fuse?
Yes the GE dishwasher does have a fuse and which shuts off power when the dishwasher overheats.
Dennis Vaughn
Dennis Vaughn is a certified plumber and has been offering apprenticeship experiences to most of his employees for the past 12years. Dennis owns and runs an appliance store, and has a team made of different expertise from electricians, appliance repair individuals, and plumbers. According to him dealing with appliances is one thing but the after-sales services are what makes for the loyal clients. Many people don’t know who to call when their appliances break or become faulty, and a good number are not aware of the varieties of appliances in the market tailored to fit their expectations. The above is what necessitated the creation of the extensive excerpts on the washing machine units, which come complete with directions on the simple home repairs.