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Usually an easy fix. Most of the time it’s simply a clogged tube or other area of the dishwasher.
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The dishwasher in the video is a GE brand, however most brand function exactly the same, many even have the exact same parts!
For the record, this dishwasher was not mine.
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Five stars, you helped me figure out what was wrong with my friend's dishwasher.
Just fyi, the “bits” you referred to are “screws”. The actual “bit” that fits in your screwdriver (not “torque wrench”) is a “Torx” T-20 and T-15. Hopefully this will keep some DIYer from getting the stink eye at the hardware store when he/she/it asks for these items.
Also, thank you for mentioning that the plastic nut thingy that holds the bottom sprayer arm on is reverse-threaded. I broke the ears off of mine when I tried to loosen it in the direction any reasonable man would, and then had to wrestle the rest of it loose with channel-lock pliers. You said it quickly but I caught it!
Very useful.
This was a really useful video Andrew. I appreciate your effort.
I know this is an old post but maybe somebody will see this. The part with the round perforated stainless steel screen and the four blades is the chopper assembly. It is in line with the spray pump. There is a second pump, just to the right of the chopper that pumps the water out to the drain. The drain pump isn't visible but if you look at 4:07 in the video, the hole to the drain pump is directly underneath where the screwdriver is pointing. The two black rubber strips, visible at 4:15 are part of the sump check valve, which is located to the right of the drain hole, preventing the drain water from flowing back into the dishwasher. While the chopper doesn't do anything directly effecting the draining of the water, it does make the food particles smaller, which may help them flow out of the dishwasher better. The chopper is spring loaded. To remove/install the chopper, the blades, which aren't really very sharp, should be pulled away from the screen. This retracts the chopper axle away too, allowing you to install the part correctly. A pair of pliers or a screwdriver can be inserted between the chopper blades and the screen to retract it. Once you get good at it, you can even retract the blades with your fingers while you install/remove it. After installing the chopper assembly, remove whichever tool used, or release the blades if you used your fingers. When you release the blade, the axle snaps back against the end of the pump axle. Make sure to get the teeth fully engaged against each other or it might slip off or get chewed up. You have to look at it closely to verify the teeth are engaged.
My dishwasher wasn't draining, leaving the entire bottom full of nasty water after it had been run. I found the rubber sump check valve, leading to the drain pump cavity was coated with mineral deposits (we have hard water) and dishwasher solution. I scraped all that off with a xacto knife, careful not to damage to the rubber. After cleaning the hole to the left of the check valve, I reinstalled the check valve. So far, it's draining everything from the dishwasher. My next step is to run some cleaning solution through the dishwasher. I'm still trying to figure out how to put that in so it will recirculate and not drain. I want to run the cleaning solution for an entire cleaning cycle to dissolve all the mineral deposits, dishwasher soap, etc. I may disconnect the drain pump electrical, start a dishwasher cycle, then after it's full of water, turn off the water valve. I don't know if this will work but it'll be my first attempt.
Great video! The best!
Are homeowners supposed to regularly clean that filter (and other parts) to avoid having problems? Sure is a lot of trouble if so. I can't even turn that first "nut" on the spray arm; I can't even hold it while turning the arm to loosen it. Thanks for the demonstration.
I have a white ball in my drain outlet, is that suppose to be there??
Thanks
It was great but you needed to show how to take the pump off and where it's located and how to clean it out…
Thank you, this was a great help
to remove the top rack clips press the middle and pull in toward the the opposite runner.
Great Video! Thank you!!
Thanks so much
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All I had to do was Squirt a bunch of Dawn soap in the bottom of my dishwasher,run it and it worked great😈
I knew from your name that you would know exactly what was up, very smart guy.😏🤘
Thanks for sharing this video with us.
Coke and raw sugar in the outflow works everytime
Thank you, I'm going to try your tips.
Nice video, you did a good job.