Eileen February 16, 2020 for Model Number MDC Hello! We've been having trouble with a noisy run cycle and poor wash quality. We used your site to figure out that our chopper blade was very clogged, but not broken. We put everything back together then tried it out. After the dishwasher filled with water it made a terribly loud sound, much worse than before so we turned it back off and it quieted down and pumped the water back out. What do you think we should check next? The impeller? Or the whole motor? Thank you for your help!
1 Answer Hello Eileen, please recheck the model number as it shows as invalid and repost your question so we can assist you. Read More...
Wayne November 30, 2019 for Model Number MDB6769AWS2 After it fills with water and starts the cycle, it makes a loud noise but continues to run fine.
1 Answer Hello Wayne, This sounds like something is contacting the chopper blade W10083957V and it should be checked to be sure it has not been damaged. Read More...
Jason May 01, 2019 for Model Number KUDS30SXSS2 My dishwasher has an intermittent high whine sound when running I know without a doubt it's not the drain pump so I assumed it must be the motor so I replaced that with a new one. But the noise is still there? What else could possibly make such a noise?
1 Answer Jason, many components can make a high whine sound. You may want to check the valve when this is occurring though. If the valve is not opening up all the way when filling, it can create a high whine sound. Aside from that, the best way to identify it is to locate the general origin of the sound as it is occurring. Read More...
Jim January 17, 2019 for Model Number DU1055XTVD0 I have a whirlpool dishwasher model DU1055XTVD0. It blew the fuse near the main board. I replaced the fuse, checked the heater element and the hi limit thermostat. The thermostat seemed to be sticking so I replaced it. Half way through the wash cycle it quit again. Is there a chance the washer motor has an issue and is drawing enough amps to blow the fuse? Thanks.
1 Answer Jim, amp draw could certainly be a problem if it is too high. You would want to test the windings on the motor itself to make sure that the windings are not causing excessive amp draw. To do this, you will want to disconnect power to your dishwasher, gain access to the motor and test the windings. With the capacitor disconnected, the auxiliary windings (using the wires that were disconnected from the capacitor) should read 6-10 ohms. The main run windings, which are the incoming wires from the control, should read 3-7 ohms. If the windings do not read within these ohms, then the motor is bad. Read More...
Brad August 11, 2017 for Model Number gu2300xtvb1 Follow up to previous question. How do I know if the impeller is bad? It seemed to be secured to the motor pretty well.
Brad August 11, 2017 for Model Number GU2300XTVB1 My dishwasher fills with water and when the wash cycle begins, the washer makes a humming noise but that's it. The water doesn't move. If I cancel the cycle, the water will drain. Question one: Does the same motor and impeller circulate the water and drain the water? If so, does the motor spin one way to circulate and the other way to drain? Question two: If the previous answers were yes, is my problem that the motor will spin to drain but won't spin the other way to circulate?
1 Answer Hello Brad. There are 2 motors in the unit. One is a drain and WPW10757216 is the circulation pump for the unit. Check for a bad impeller 8193951A. If it is good, then you will need to replace the motor. Read More...
Kim February 19, 2017 for Model Number TUD8700XQ0 Top water spout not turning. Dishes dirty on top. The water not pluged going up.
1 Answer Kim, You will want to check the impeller to make sure that it is not damaged and check to make sure that there is nothing clogging the pump assembly. Read More...
Aaron R September 16, 2015 for Model Number DU1300XTVQ1 I recently ran my dishwasher and I could hear it filling then after about a minute or so it shut it self off. I opened the door and the entire bottom was filled with water. I'm pretty handy and was able to take everything apart and was hoping you could provide some insight into what I should be looking for. Here is the information I know so far: 1. I was able to get to the food chopper and remove and there was nothing clogging in the immediate area. I could not see inside but I was able to turn the pump freely with my fingers. 2. I tested the drain pump and received a reading of around 16 ohms. 3. I have tested the motor as well and received a reading about 6.7 ohms with the capacitor connected and disconnected. I'm not sure if the capacitor should have a reading but at first I was getting a slight spike when I tested the capacitor and then a few minutes later when I touched the multimeter to get a reading I got no ohms at all. I think I am getting closer to the problem, but I was hoping that one of the experts would be able to help me get a little deeper or know of some other places to look first before I assume that the dishwasher is fried.
1 Answer Hello Aaron. If the unit is dead, you will need to test the thermal fuse on the unit W10258275. If it is good, then the issue may be the board WPW10084142. You will need to test for voltage from the control board to the motor. If none is there and the unit turns on, the board is bad. 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...
Jamie March 31, 2015 for Model Number MDB7759AWB3 Dishwasher will not clean dishes or even rinse spent detergent. I have manually filled it to rule out and inlet problem, also cleaned filter and checked for blockages but still no luck. I believe I have to replace the motor and or pump assembly. Any advice or input on where to best invest my time and money?
1 Answer Jamie, You will want to check the spray arms to make sure that there are not cracks and that the ports are not clogged up. Make sure that there is no damage to the motor impeller and if this checks ok then replace the motor. Read More...
Terry November 21, 2014 for Model Number Maytag DW MDB6709AWQ1 Unit cycles through but very little water is being pumped. No noises etc but not getting volume or pressure from the pump. Does drain OK. Is the pump and motor sold as a unit or can one buy pump alone?