Fred E Saratoga Springs , NY March 21, 2014 Water remained in the bottom of the dishwasher after all cycles were complete. It is very simple to fix. All the blogs recommend replacement of this part but do not explain why. This is a normally open check valve that permits the water from inside the dishwasher to drain out, either once it gets too high or just general splash. When the machine drains the pump comes on and the check valve closes. If the check valve is damaged or worn (like mine was) some of the water can pump back into the machine. So really, the problem is not that the machine will not drain but rather when it wants to drain, water is pumped back in. In the end this is an easy fix. Read More... 177 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers
Eric D Loveland , OH April 06, 2014 Crud was collecting in the back of the dishwasher, wasn't draining right. Removed screen that covered the lower back section (great video on APP site). Unscrewed and cleaned the piston, but noticed the rubber part was in poor condition. Found part here, arrived quick, and replaced in less than 10 minutes. Read More... 67 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Socket Set
John B Marietta , GA July 11, 2014 Standing water in the bottom of th dishwasher The gasket in the pump assembly was completing worn away, allowing water to flow back into the tub of the dishwasher. My wife was about to pay $60 for a repairman to come diagnos and fix the problem. An Internet search and some tinkering worth the dishwasher (GE Nautilus) revealed the problem and it was a quick and CHEAP fix! Read More... 53 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Socket Set
Thomas C Gaithersburg , MD November 03, 2014 Appliance: General Electric Dishwasher GSD5500G02BB Dishwasher not draining Removed and cleaned plastic filter strainers (located in the bottom rear of the dish compartment) that was packed with sediment. In doing so I found the filter gasket assembly badly deteriorating (rubber coming apart with the simplest of touch). While trying to remove the filter gasket, I broke the lower spray arm assembly due to the plastic being brittle. (Unit is over 10 years old!) Then, while ordering parts, I read that the Piston & Nut assembly is the typical cause of the condition I was experiencing. Since it was only $10, I figured why not. All 3 components were exceptionally easy to replace and dishwasher is back to normal operation. Read More... 14 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers
Danny D Hookstown , PA January 18, 2016 Water would not drain out completely The Piston and Nut assembly replaced Check Valve and Body and gasket replaced Read More... 11 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers