How to Diagnose and fix a GE Dishwasher not draining.

Diagnosing a dishwasher not draining may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. When your dishwasher stops draining, it could mean that there is something blocking the way. The most common causes of a clogged drain are food and cleaning products. Once you’ve figured out what’s causing the problem, you can go about finding the best solution. Here are some tips for fixing a GE Dishwasher not draining.

Common Causes of a Clogged Drain

The most common causes of a dishwasher not draining are food and cleaning products. These can clog the drain and cause it to stop working. Most are plumbed into a garbage disposal, so make sure that is not plugged as well. If the drain pump motor is bad you would be able to NOT hear it as it drains. Excess dirty dishes, with too much food debris, is the normal cause for not draining. The corrugated drain hose tends to collect these particles and clog the line. Make sure you also check the dishwasher filter as well, a commonly overlooked item.

Diagnosing the Issue

The first thing you’ll want to do is check the dishwasher drain motor pump. While it’s not a common cause of a clogged drain, it can happen. To check if there is a problem with the drain pump, make sure it is plugged in and working properly. Once you have done that, turn on your dishwasher and check the sink for any water. If your dishwasher isn’t draining water from the sink into the dishwasher, then you may have a problem with the pump, or the water pump belt.
If you have done a drain hose check and there are no drain hose clogs. There could be food particles causing a jammed drain pump motor. It is a common drain issue in dishwasher drain pumps. If you have checked the dishwasher drain hose, washed the filter out with soapy water, and replaced it, you can not find any other drainage issues. You might need to schedule an appliance repair.

The Solution for a GE Dishwasher not Draining

Fixing a GE dishwasher not draining requires some knowledge of the design and function of your machine. But don’t worry, we’ve broken it down for you. The solution to a dishwasher not draining is as follows:

1) Check to see if there is any food debris are not blocking the drain. This includes debris from plates and cups that have been left in the dishwasher overnight.

2) If nothing is blocking the drain, then you will need to remove and inspect the lower spray arm. You can do this by removing the lower spray arm and inspecting it for clogs or other obstructions.

3) Remove any debris from the lower spray arm and wipe down with a cloth. Inspect for anything unusual such as rust spots or cracks in plastic fittings.

4) Replace any damaged parts or replace whole assembly if necessary.

5) Run dishwasher on Heavy Wash cycle without adding soap. Again, check to see if it drains properly before continuing to next step (to wash dishes).

6) Make sure that no foreign objects (such as silverware or utensils) are left in bottom rack of dishwasher before running another full wash cycle on Heavy Wash cycle with soap added to wash dishes (if desired).

How do I force my GE dishwasher to drain?

If you’ve noticed that your GE dishwasher isn’t draining, the first thing you should do is make sure that none of the pipes under the sink are backed up. In order to do this, you need to turn off the water supply and wait a few minutes for all of the water to drain from the pipes. After this, turn on the water again and check to see if your GE dishwasher still isn’t draining. If it is, then you may want to force it to drain by opening one of the dishwasher doors and letting it run until it drains completely. On some models all you do is Press and Hold the start button for 3-4 seconds, and it should start to drain.

How to Reset a GE Dishwasher

Some GE dishwashers have a manual reset button that can be used if the dishwasher is not draining and has power. To do this, unplug the dishwasher and remove any objects from the lower spray arm area. Then, locate the reset button on the side of the dishwasher next to the power cord. Press and hold down on it for 5 seconds.

By pressing the “Start/Reset” light will flash as the water pumps out, a process that takes about two minutes. When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher is reset.

Conclusion

Your GE dishwasher not draining? Don’t panic. You can diagnose and fix the issue. You just need to know what the problem is first.

For a GE dishwasher not draining, the most common causes are a clogged drain, a clogged pump or a clogged inlet. Diagnosing the issue is easy. Just follow these steps for a GE dishwasher not draining:

1) Check for leaks on the floor around the base of the dishwasher

2) Check the dishwasher drain plumbing, make sure it is clear from drain clogs.

3) Check the drain hose where it attaches to the dishwasher for drainage issues.

4) Check for any food or other material that could cause drain obstruction in the filter screen.

5) Check the inlet hoses for drain line leakage and make sure drain hose clamp are secure.

6) Check and make sure there is a power source to the appliance.

7) Reset your GE dishwasher by press and hold the start button for 3-4 seconds

8) If none of these tips worked, it is possible that your GE dishwasher is broken and needs to be serviced.

If you have done all these steps, you might just need to schedule an appointment with our appliance repair shop. We would love to help you, get back on track to cleaner dishes.