Dave March 24, 2019 for Model Number DU1145XTPBA Every time we turn the hot water on the dishwasher starts to fill up would this be the float
1 Answer Hello Dave, if you can only get the water to stop coming in by shutting off your water source you might have a defective water valve part number WPW10158389. Thanks! Read More...
Michael August 20, 2016 for Model Number MDB4409PAB0 There is water dripping from the bottom of the standpipe. (AP6016308) Is there an o-ring between this part and the bottom of the tube that may cure the problem or would this whole part have to be replaced?
1 Answer Michael, There does not appear to be a seal in this area and you will want to check the float to make sure that it is moving freely and not getting hung up causing the unit to overfill with water. If this is happening then the float would need to be replaced. Read More...
Tony April 10, 2015 for Model Number DU1055XTVS1 The dishwasher fills then as soon as the washer action starts everything stops and all indicator panel lights go out. If I hold the float switch up for a few seconds after the action starts and let go the washer continues running until it fills again then the same thing happens unless I hold the float up for a few seconds. I tested the float switch and my meter shows it to be good. Could it be that there's not enough water getting into the dishwasher? There seems to be enough water to initially make the switch but when the action starts I can feel the float bounce down loosing the switch connection. Is there a way I can see this? Thanks
1 Answer Tony, You will want to check the float itself to make sure that it is not holding water in it. If it is then it can cause this issue to occur. The other thing would be an issue of an intermittent float switch that could cause this issue. Read More...
Dennis January 04, 2014 for Model Number 66513733k601 Water is leaking under in the front left hand side could the inlet water valve be cracked I see something dripping there
1 Answer Dennis, Yes it is very possible that the water inlet valve could be cracked if it is dripping all the time. You will also want to make sure that the water supply is not what is leaking instead of the valve. If it is leaking only when the unit is running then you will want to check to make sure that the spray arms are not clogged or cracked. This would cause the water to create a wave action that would ripple out of the unit. Read More...
C French October 13, 2013 for Model Number Whirlpool DU1345XTVB1 My dishwasher won't turn on. After reading information about the float 8268913, I checked and found that it moves freely up and down. According to the information I read, this means I need to replace it. Would this part being defective cause my dishwasher not to run?
1 Answer Hello C French. The float should move up and down freely. However, you should test the float switch WP8268909 to see if it is good. If not, it will prevent the unit from filling. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Cory July 06, 2013 for Model Number du1100xtpsa What should the water level be when the intake shuts off. The spray arm on top is not turning and the other arms do not seem to be turning with any force. could this be a water level problem?
1 Answer Cory, This could be a water level issue and the water level for this unit should be located just below the heating element. This could also be a circulation pump issue. Read More...
Dennis D April 06, 2013 for Model Number gold quiet partner3 DU1050 about 1/4 of a cup of water leaks from the left front side of dishwasher each time it runs
1 Answer Dennis, There are several possibilities, your first check needs to be the installation, make sure the dishwasher is level in both directions, properly secured to the cabinet and the door and tub are properly aligned. Remove the lower kick plate and lower access panel and check that there are no loose connections at the fill valve connections, and run the dishwasher with a load to determine the leak location. Read More...
Teresa October 03, 2012 for Model Number DU1055X TPS4 The dishwasher START / RESUME button keeps flashing and the tub will not drain. I have run the diagnostics and sporadically it will run a load but never seems to drain. Some dishes are clean, some are not. We are so frustrated b/c we have placed multiple parts: the heater element the water pump / motor assembly and are close to $200 in on repairs and it is still not wokring properly.
1 Answer Hello Teresa. Remove the drain hose from the unit and blow through the drain hose to see if it is clear. Do not remove it from the sink when doing this. If so, you will test for power going to the drain pump. If there is power there and the pump does not run, then it is a pump issue. If there is no power there, you will need to replace the control on the unit. Read More...
Greg August 03, 2012 for Model Number Du1100xtpqa I did not find a crack in the lower spray arm. Is there anything else that would cause water to come out from under the door?
1 Answer Hello Greg, Make sure the little holes in the spray arms are not clogged. If they get stopped up, as the spray arms circulate, they will put a "wave" in the water which will cause the water to jump the front of the tub. Also, when you start the unit and let it circulate the water for a couple of minutes, you should check for soap suds on the water. This is an indication of a possible over soap situation which can cause the unit to drip from the front. If these tests produce no result the water valve is probably not closing as designed and you are getting a slight overfill which can cause the same situation. If you have any way to check the water pressure supplied to the valve, less than 30 p.s.i. is bad and the water supply should be checked by a plumber. Read More...
Greg August 02, 2012 for Model Number du1100xtpqa Water is splashing out from under the door. I have taken the front panel off and water is splashing out from under the door from pan.
1 Answer Hello Greg, This will be a split sprayarm, a clogged sprayarm, or and oversoap situation. It's easy to look to see if the sprayarm is clogged or separated at the seam. To check for the possibility of an oversoap situation, start the unit and let it circulate the water for at least two minutes. Open the door and note the suds on top of the water. If suds are present, the last load was rinsed in soapy water and you found your problem. Read More...