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GE Dishwasher won't turn on no lights
Common reasons your GE Dishwasher won't turn on no lights
The most common reasons your GE dishwasher won’t turn on and has no lights include a faulty PCB (printed circuit board), defective user interface board and a bad wire connector.
40% of the time it's the PCB
15% of the time it's the User Interface Board
8% of the time it's the Wire Connector
37% of the time it's the Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a GE dishwasher
PCB Replacement
The PCB is the main electronic control board that controls dishwasher operations such as powering the control panel, filling, washing, rinsing, draining and drying. When your GE dishwasher won’t turn on and displays no lights, the PCB may be defective. Sometimes, you can reset the electronic control board by unplugging the dishwasher or shutting off the house circuit breaker for 5 minutes to completely disconnect power. Restore power to the dishwasher and the PCB will reboot and reset. If the dishwasher still won’t turn on and has no lights, schedule dishwasher repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the problem.
User Interface Board Replacement
When your GE dishwasher won’t turn on and has no lights, a damaged user interface control board could be causing the problem. The user interface board connects directly to the PCB to power up and operate the dishwasher and operate the display lights. When your GE dishwasher is completely dead and it is getting power through the power cord, you’ll need to have a Sears Home Services Technician check out the user interface board and replace it if it’s damaged.
Wire Connector Replacement
A damaged wiring connector can interrupt the electrical current flow between the user interface and the electronic control board. If this happens, the electronic control board may not detect the signal from the user interface control board and your GE dishwasher won’t turn on or display any lights. When your dishwasher won’t turn on, schedule dishwasher repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the problem.
What to expect when you experience a GE dishwasher that won’t turn on and has no lights
How is the GE dishwasher won’t turn on and displays no lights problem fixed?
Correcting most GE dishwasher won’t turn on problems when the control shows no lights usually involves replacing a defective PCB, damaged user interface board or bad wiring connector. 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 GE dishwasher that won’t turn on and displays no lights
When the dishwasher won’t turn on and no lights display on the control panel, 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 GE dishwasher won’t turn on 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. GE 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.
With no lights or sounds from your GE dishwasher, broken wiring or a burned fuse likely disrupts its power flow. Repeated resets won’t cure a fully inert system. Seek help from a dishwasher repair service near me. Once powered, your dishwasher returns to seamlessly handling every round of dishes.
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