Grace S Hartford , CT August 02, 2019 Appliance: General Electric General Electric GSC3500D35WW Dishwasher wasn't draining About a year ago my dishwasher during a cycle was emitting a horrible plastic burning smell. We stopped it mid-cycle, cleaned it out and tried to run a few more cycles after that and realized it wouldn't drain so it sat in my kitchen broken for a year. I finally got so fed up with washing dishes by hand that I took the whole dishwasher apart. Confirmed there were no blockages in any of the hoses etc. when it still didn't work I googled the problem, found this website and found that it must be the solenoid. When I looked under the dishwasher I noticed that the solenoid and the armature and linkage had melted and fused together preventing it from moving up and down = the dishwasher not being able to drain. I bought both parts, replaced them within 45 min (with help from the videos on this website) and it's now up and running perfectly!!! YAYYY no more dishes in my sink!! Read More... 36 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Socket Set
Burt L Palestine , TX February 03, 2020 Dishwasher would not drain Replaced drain solenoid. Read More... 5 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers
Luke H Elkton , KY January 16, 2020 Dishwasher would not drain water REPLACED SOLENOID AND ARMATURE. Read More... 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers, Socket Set
James K Gillette , WY November 03, 2025 Not draining Replaced solenoid and armature Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
R L Palestine , TX March 13, 2023 The solenoid melted around the armature. Replaced the arm valve, solenoid armature, and the solenoid. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers