GE dishwasher not washing
Common reasons your GE dishwasher is not washing
The most common reasons your GE dishwasher is not washing are a faulty pump and motor assembly, defective electronic control board or a clogged spray arm.
60% of the time it's the
Pump and Motor Assembly
16% of the time it's the
Electronic Control Board
14% of the time it's the
Spray Arm
10% of the time it's the
Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a GE dishwasher
Pump and Motor Assembly Replacement
A faulty pump and motor assembly is often causing the problem when your dishwasher is not washing the dishes. The pump sends water up through the spray arms to clean dishes during the cycle. When a broken pump impeller or failed motor prevents the pump from working, dishes won’t get sprayed clean. You may hear unusual noises from the pump and motor assembly such as buzzing or grinding when it isn’t working and dishes don’t get clean. Schedule in-home repair through Sears Home Services to have a technician visit your home and fix the dishwasher when a faulty pump is apparent.
Electronic Control Board Replacement
A dishwasher that is not washing could have a defective electronic control board. The control board will freeze up and fail to send current to the wash motor when its internal memory and logic is corrupted. A failed internal electronic relay or bad electronic part on the circuit board could be causing the control board to freeze up and not continue working properly. Determining whether a control board is defective is difficult. Have a Sears Home Services technician diagnose and repair your dishwasher when it won’t wash.
Spray Arm Replacement
A clogged spray arm can prevent water from reaching dishes when the dishwasher is not washing dishes properly. Hard water deposits or debris can build up around the spray arm holes so water won’t spray out of the spray arm properly. The spray arm also won’t spin properly if spray holes are clogged. When your dishwasher won’t wash the dishes properly, have a Sears Home Services Repair Expert visit you home and examine the dishwasher. The technician will clear clogs in the spray arms to fix the cleaning problem.
What to expect when you experience a GE dishwasher not washing issue
How is the not washing problem fixed?
Correcting most not washing problems usually involves replacing the pump and motor assembly, electronic control board or spray arm. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for a dishwasher that is not washing
When the dishwasher is not washing it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dishwasher failures.
What to look out for with a dishwasher not washing diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dishwasher problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
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Additional possible GE dishwasher symptoms you may experience
- GE dishwasher blinking lights
- GE dishwasher burning smell
- GE dishwasher detergent not dispensing
- GE dishwasher dishes not clean
- GE dishwasher display not working
- GE dishwasher door not closing
- GE dishwasher heated dry not working
- GE dishwasher leaking
- GE dishwasher leaking from bottom
- GE dishwasher lights flashing and will not start
- GE dishwasher no heat
- GE dishwasher no power
- GE dishwasher no water
- GE dishwasher noisy
- GE dishwasher not draining
- GE dishwasher not drying
- GE dishwasher not filling
- GE dishwasher not heating
- GE dishwasher not powering on
- GE dishwasher not spinning
- GE dishwasher not starting
- GE dishwasher not turning on
- GE dishwasher not working
- GE dishwasher start button blinking
- GE dishwasher start button flashing and beeping
- GE dishwasher start light blinking
- GE dishwasher won't drain
- GE dishwasher won't start cycle
- GE dishwasher won't turn off
- GE dishwasher won't power on
- GE dishwasher won't turn on no lights
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