The Flood Switch is an OEM part for GE dishwashers. This critical component detects and prevents potential overflows by monitoring water levels within the dishwasher. When excessive water is detected, the flood switch signals the dishwasher to shut off water flow, preventing leaks and potential water damage.
Causes of a bad flood switch can include electrical failures, physical damage from debris, or wear and tear from repeated use. If the flood switch malfunctions, it may not properly detect water levels, leading to possible overflows or improper operation of the dishwasher.
Symptoms of a bad flood switch include:
- The dishwasher stopping mid-cycle
- Water not filling or overfilling the dishwasher
- Error codes related to water level issues
- Leaks around the dishwasher
This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.
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The dishwasher was not draining water. Sanford S. • Jericho , NY • January 23, 2022
Spoke to an appliance repairman who said it does not pay to fix and is too difficult
I had already ordered the parts.
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They said no problem if I wanted to return parts
BUT the technician suggested that all appliances are repairable
I gave it a shot
I had to disconnect the dishwasher, same as if I was to replace it
Followed on AppliancePartsPros.com repair parts video and replaced the pump, inlet valve, and solenoid
all took about an hour and the dishwasher...
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