How to Troubleshoot & Replace Ge AP2039738 / WD21X10060 Solenoid Assembly

I took the front kickplates off of the machine and saw the leak, rust and hard water deposits all over the solenoid and springs. I figured it was the shaft seal and push on nut causing the leak since the nut was so rusted. Given the solenoid assembly was also covered in rust and hard water deposits from being leaked on I replaced that too. The only problem I had was removing the old corroded parts and putting the new e clip back in place. 

Ordered part from you. Replaced the part . Was easy after watching your video. 

Access to parts needing replacement was accomplished by removal of the kick panel and lower face plate. Repair required removal of the solenoid assembly and drain valve actuator. The most difficult part of the procedure is cutting off the old compression nut to access the seal. You should have a good quality medium sized wire cutter for this purpose. Removal and replacement of the seal is straight forward paying attention to proper seal orientation. Reverse removal procedures to reinstall removed parts. Replaced Solenoid Assembly due to rusted armature and housing bracket. Successfully fixed leak. 

Replace drain wash solenoid under washer among other old parts. Works like new!! 

Replaced bad solenoid. I did not pull the dish washer out, only removed the bottom plate to access the solenoid. Tight work, but did the job in about 30 minutes. 

Turned off the water and disconnected the hose at the washer. Took off the drain hose. Unplugged the unit and moved it from under the counter. Took out the trays and tipped it over so that I could find out what was wrong. The drain solenoid was obviously faulty as there was a burnt smell and some of the wiring was covered in tar. Ordered a replacement, which came the next day, amazing, and after installation and testing, all worked OK. If anyone has one of these GE washers, and it is a similar model to mine, it is not necessary to move the washer to replace this part. After taking off the front bottom inspection covers, the solenoid is right in front of you and the attaching screws are accessible. I obviously didn't know this when I did mine. The job would only take about 30 minutes if I had known this. 

Found out that the issue was because of the drain solenoid. Ordered the parts. The price was amazing & got the parts after 2 days! very satisfied with the service & price. 

Diagnosed problem. Ordered part from you. Watched video on your site. Talked to one of your Reps on phone to see if another problem could have created this problem. Installed part. Dishwasher works GREAT. DanP 

After checking all of the hoses and the drain assembly to make sure they weren't clogged, the Appliance Parts Pros web site said that this drain solenoid was the problem 52% of the time. I took a chance that was my problem and ordered one. It came very quickly and it only took me about 45 minutes to change out. That was the problem, my dishwasher now drains like it is supposed to! Thanks! 

The shaft seal had gone bad and allowed water to leak out onto the drain solenoid, which rusted it. I replaced the bad shaft seal, the push-on nut and the solenoid assembly.