Nicknars October 01, 2020 for Model Number WDT780SAEM1 Hello, I recently bought a house and after living here a little while we noticed a bad smell coming from dishwasher. Pulled dishwasher out , and checked hoses, and sink and all was good. Smell goes away after washing but will return in about three days. I monitored it after a wash and discovered. Filter area. Is filling with water and turning nasty. This has the symptoms of a check valve not working, but does this unit have a check? Any info would be swell, thanks
1 Answer Nicknars, Thanks for your question and based on the information provided you may need a high loop in your drain. A high loop prevents wastewater back-flowing from your sink to your dishwasher. If the drain hose is not elevated, there is a potential for water to run the wrong way through your drain hose and can cause standing water at the bottom of your dishwasher. The high loop also protects mild cases of back siphoning due to increasing the hydrostatic pressure that the water needs to overcome to get over the loop. Read More...
Stephanie October 10, 2019 for Model Number Whirlpool WDF310PAAS1 I need help. This dish washer STINKS. My clean dishes smell horrible and I have googled and googled. It’s not the filter, washing the inside, using bleach or vinegar or baking soda. It has to be a rubber check valve or an inlet valve or something. I have lived in this house nearly 5 years and this is the only time I’ve had the issue. Please help.
1 Answer Stephanie, the most common cause of odor would be from the dishwasher not being ran through at least a rinse cycle every day. As there is water that sits at the bottom of the sump, it can create odors. However, if water is draining back into the unit after it is done, then it is likely that the check valve in the drain loop WPW10545278 is not operating properly. Read More...
Ron January 09, 2017 for Model Number Do960pwkb0 Hot water filling dishwasher will not quit, even when dishwasher is off.
1 Answer Ron, With the water continuing to run even with the unit in the off position then this would most likely be a faulty water valve which would need to be replaced. The part number for the valve is W10844024. Read More...
Mik S September 29, 2016 for Model Number KUDC25CHSS1 Would the dishwasher impeller kit suffice? I received the answer from Appliance Pros, "If the hose is not clogged, then the pump is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit" Regarding the original question: "Doesn't drain any water. Hose not clogged. Motor runs ..." Thank you
1 Answer Mike, Yes with the motor running then the impeller kit will work for this unit. Read More...
Mik S September 27, 2016 for Model Number KUDC25CHSS1 Doesn't drain any water. Hose not clogged. Motor runs. Besides the impeller, what else could cause the problem? Check Valve? Is the motor supposed to reverse to pump?
1 Answer Hello Mik. If the hose is not clogged, then the pump is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Lee S April 25, 2015 for Model Number DU810SWPQ2 This unit has been in storage for a few years. After making the hook up, and turning on the wash cycle, no water will come in to wash. help
1 Answer Lee, You will want to turn the unit on and check to see if the unit is getting 120 vac to the water valve. If it is then the water valve is faulty and would need to be replaced. Read More...
Jim H March 04, 2015 for Model Number DU4000XR1 Is the check valve, 675238, the component that keeps outgoing (dirty) water from coming back into the tub? I have seen other units which use something called "piston and nut" for this function ... but do not see such an item listed for the Whirlpool machine.
1 Answer Jim, Yes, the 675238 / 675238 Check Valve assembly is designed to keep drain water from entering the dishwasher tub, in the event of a drain problem. The "piston and nut" is used by a different manufacturer and serves the same purpose. All manufacturers now have some type of "check valve" on the drain system of dishwashers. Read More...
Tate December 29, 2014 for Model Number DU902PFGB2 I've replaced the touch pad on the front and the control board inside of the dishwasher. The dishwasher keeps tripping the thermal fuse during the wash cycle. I've replaced several times and it keeps tripping leaving water in the bottom of the washer. When I've replaced it in the past it starts up again in the draining cycle. Any ideas?
1 Answer Tate, Normally when the thermal fuse is blowing it is due to a higher than normal amp draw on the motor. Check the pump to make sure that there is nothing in the pump that would cause it to jam up. If this checks ok then the motor would most likely be the cause. Read More...
David December 20, 2014 for Model Number whirlpool sdu30013 I have a Whirlpool sdu30013 dishwasher that does not drain. I ordered the check valve here. I took the screw off the top of the old impeller, and the three screws off the plastic flange around the impeller, but how does the impeller come out? I tried lifting it or screwing it out but it doesn't come out. it just spins.
1 Answer Hello David, Most motors have a small hole made in the bottom that a nail or similar item can be inserted into that will effectively lock the motor so the impeller can be screwed out. Read More...
David December 02, 2014 for Model Number SDU30013 Whirlpool I have a whirlpool sdu30013 dishwasher that does not drain. I observed that the impeller does spin when the motor is on. How do I remove the impeller to get to the pump below? The whole thing spins when I use a screwdriver on the screw from the top. Where is/how do I get to the check valve since that is apparently a common failure point? Any other ideas or suggestions on causes? I verified that the garbage disposal that the drain hose is connected to has the knock out plat removed. Thanks!
1 Answer Hello Dave. Hold the impeller with your hand to keep it from turning while removing the screw. Read More...