This overfill float and shaft assembly monitors the dishwasher's water level. As the tub fills, the float rises and triggers the float switch to shut off the inlet water, helping prevent overfilling and leaks.
- Senses tub water level and moves up/down with the water
- Activates the float switch to stop filling at the correct level
- Helps protect against overfill-related leaks
- Common symptoms include: won't fill (float stuck up), continuous filling/overfilling (float stuck down or damaged), or float not moving freely
What's included: Float and shaft assembly. Install notes:
- Disconnect power and turn off the water supply before servicing
- Lift the old float straight up from inside the tub; access the underside (behind the toe panel) as needed to release the shaft from the float switch lever
- Install the new shaft through the guide and onto the switch lever; seat the float so it moves freely
- Verify smooth float movement and test a fill cycle while checking for leaks
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Kitchenaid dishwasher kudp02frss2 leak at float switch at front right of unit Richard B. • Mahwah , NJ • December 02, 2016
Removed bottom cover, located leak at float switch, removed and replaced float switch kit.
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