Dan December 24, 2024 for Model Number FGIP2468UFOA Our dishwasher was exposed to salt water intrusion up to about 10”. I have verified after cleaning that the fill valve works and the float switch works. However, the water during fill leaks slightly but continuously out of the drain hose and doesn’t either complete the fill or drains down too far therefore doesn’t complete a wash cycle. Could it be the check valve or the flapper valve? Any other thoughts? The fill pump does have good pressure and it does completely drain once the pump hits the drain cycle. Thanks.
1 Answer Hello Dan, thank you for contacting Appliance Parts Pros. This may be due to a bad check valve, but the unit having been subjected to saltwater intrusion to that degree may also indicate compromised or failed seals/gaskets. Read More...
Jeff March 07, 2024 for Model Number FGID2466QF5A Upper rack cleans great, lower rack doesn't seem to clean at all. Does the check ball control upper/lower rack water delivery? I have removed everything in the base of the unit and blown compressed air backwards through the lower feed hoping maybe I'd clear a clog of some sort, but no joy.
1 Answer Jeff, the check ball 154246402 does operate as a diverter for the model provided. If it gets stuck, it can prevent water from diverting to the necessary spray arm. Inspecting the check ball, as well as inspecting the lower spray arm 5304507158 for any clogs or cracks, would be necessary. Read More...
Richard February 12, 2022 for Model Number ffbd2412ss2a Check Ball 154246402 / AP2109095 Do the upper and lower spray arms alternate operation? Frigidaire mentions that. Is that switching accomplished by the check ball? My top sprayers seem to never work, and I see no mechanical method of switching on and off the top sprayers. Quite a mystery, I hope you can answer.
1 Answer Richard, Thanks for the question!!! On this model, both spray arms would operate at the same time. You would want to check for blockages in the spray arm, water feed tube, and sump. A weak wash motor could also lead to this issue. Read More...
Richard August 24, 2017 for Model Number PLD2855RFC1 I have a some sanding water in the dishwasher after the cycle is complete. I think it could be back flow from the drain hose. Could the ball check cause this problem?
1 Answer Richard, There should be a check valve on the drain pump that would possibly be damaged and would want to check to make sure that it is not damaged. Read More...
1 Answer Joe, You will want to check to make sure that the check ball is in place. Make sure that there is 120 vac getting to the drain pump. If there is 120 vac to the pump then this will be a faulty pump and if not then the control board will be the issue. Read More...
Lawrence April 15, 2016 for Model Number fdb510lcs0 My top arm does not seem to move at all. Thank you for your suggestion to check water fill level, filters and impeller. I have checked all this and it seems fine, but water still not coming out of top. It is not a clog in the line. If I manually try to time it, on and off using the door handle, I can sometimes get the water to come out the top. It sounds different. Questions: 1. Could the check ball look fine and still be a problem? Old or defective? waterlogged? Do they need to be replaced every x years or something? Mine is probably the original, over ten years old. 2. Could the switching off and on of the water, which allows the check ball to move to spray the top, be timed wrong and cause it to keep spraying only down? Is there some way to check for this? Thank you very much. Your previous answer: Answer Lawrence, You will want to check the water fill to make sure that the water is filling to the proper level. If the water level is not correct then it will cause the unit build enough pressure to pump water to the upper spray arms. Also check the filters to make sure that they are not dirty and make sure the the impeller is not damaged.
1 Answer Lawrence, The check ball could be the issue with the unit. There is nothing that is timing the check ball to move and it would not be a bad idea to go ahead and replace the check ball. Read More...
Lawrence March 14, 2016 for Model Number dishwasher fdb510lcs0 My top arm does not seem to move at all. I have disassembled and cleaned the bottom of the unit and checked the arms for clogs, etc. The ball is fine and moving and not obstructed. I think it may be either a clog in the line between the pump and the top arm spray nozzle, or maybe the pump is not reversing if that is how the system works to direct water from the bottom to the top. Bottom works fine. Any ideas?
1 Answer Lawrence, You will want to check the water fill to make sure that the water is filling to the proper level. If the water level is not correct then it will cause the unit build enough pressure to pump water to the upper spray arms. Also check the filters to make sure that they are not dirty and make sure the the impeller is not damaged. Read More...
Sylvia January 28, 2016 The middle and top arms of my Frigidaire dishwasher are not turning. Water is flowing from all 3 arms during all cycles. I took the pump cover off to see if the check ball was stuck, and the check ball is missing. There are no other issues. The check ball became stuck a couple years ago and I watched the repairman fix it. it has worked great until yesterday. After washing, top rack was not clean at all. Could I simply replace the ball?
Packer Fan August 19, 2015 for Model Number PLD2850RDC2 Good Afternoon! Working on my Frigidare Dishwasher & I found that it doesn't direct water to the top racks, only the bottom. It would appear that the check valve ball is designed to direct the water to either the upper or lower rack, one rack at a time. Does anyone know if the ball is supposed to switch locations (upper or lower) just from the circulation pump pausing for a moment, or is the pump supposed to reverse directions to accomplish this task? My pump pauses as it should, but the check valve continues to block off the upper racks at all times. If the motor should reverse, it would appear I need to order a new control board. If it is not supposed to reverse, I think I will order a new check valve, housing & spray arms. Thanks for you help!
1 Answer Hello Packer fan. No, all arms should move in the unit. It sounds like either the filters are dirty or the valve is bad and will need to be replaced. Valve will cause low water in the unit. Read More...
Audrey October 19, 2014 for Model Number FFBD2405KS04 I disassembled the lower spray arm, glass trap, filter & diverter cover. A cracked small 1"(outer diameter) grommett fell out from somewhere and I'm not able to find where it originated from.
1 Answer Hello Audrey, I searched the factory parts explosion and parts list and didn't fine a grommet in this area of the pump. If you remove it and reassemble the unit. Put a glass in each corner of the upper rack but place them right-side-up. This way they can catch water. When the unit has filled and circulates water for 60 seconds, open the door and make sure the glasses are 1/4 to 1/2 way full of water. This ensures the pump is pumping up to proper pressure. Read More...