1 Answer Olivia, You will want to check to make sure that the drain pump is getting 120 vac to it. If there is proper power to the pump but not draining then check for clogs in the pump and hoses and if this checks ok then the pump would be faulty. If there is no power to the pump when draining then the issue will be a faulty control board. Read More...
Steve August 12, 2015 for Model Number 587.14112400 The top arm seems not to want to work. I can't seem to see any water coming out of the top spout. Screens are clean. Waterway to the top is clear. There seems to be a large white marble in between the bottom arm entry and the top arm hose entry(volute cover). It looks like a part of the design, but also seems to be blocking the passage of water.What makes this marble work? Is this the problem?
1 Answer Hello Steve. That part is the check ball for the sump. It will not cause it to have the issue your having. Either the unit is not filling all the way up to where it should fill up to. Or the pump is bad and is not pushing enough water to circulate. Read More...
Sam August 19, 2014 for Model Number FDB510LCS3 Dishwasher runs but does not fill with water. No water coming out. Unhooked the water inlet valve and checked the water pressure coming in and that's good. Checked the hose going up into the dishwasher, that's good. Checked the float and float switch they seem to be fine. Replaced the water inlet valve just in case, and still nothing. Any suggestions?
1 Answer Sam, Check the float switch circuit 154773201 , float down the circuit should be "closed", lift the float and the circuit should "open". Check the wires, especially at the bottom of the door, make sure there are no loose or frayed wires. If all's OK, replace the timer 154465901 . Read More...
Kevin February 20, 2014 for Model Number Frigidiare My dishwasher wont fill any water at all. Initially there was water settling at the bottom about 1" high and thought that the water valve was not working okay. So I replaced it with a new one and now the washer can fill/flow any water!! I have checked the inlet water supply and it is getting water to the inlet of the valve. What could be the problem? I'm ready to junk it! Thanks.
1 Answer Hello Kevin. Check and see if the float is bad and needs to be replaced in the unit. Read More...
Brad January 21, 2014 for Model Number Frigidaire FDB520RHS2A A piece of a broken glass somehow got thru and jammed the pump (that pumps water out). I took the DW apart, checked and cleaned everything and every part seems to work. The top arm is not spinning, however. I can see water going up and running out of the spout. From other Q&A on this site, deduced that it is not getting enough water. I manually add (perhaps 1/2 gallon) of water and the arm does move (how much I don't know). If it is not getting enough water, what controls or determines when the cycle should start. I assume there has to be a float switch to determine when the unit has enough water (or is this just a timed event?). The DW was in the house when we bought it and we always thought it takes a long time to run thru it's cycles. We timed it the other night and it takes nearly 3 hours to wash. Is that normal? Thanks in advance.
1 Answer Hello Brad, The lack of water pressure at he upper spray arm is an indication of either a stopped up screen/filter 5304532205, 140281806020 or a damaged pump 154844301 and/or impeller. Read More...
Joanne January 09, 2014 for Model Number FDB520RHB2 Water continues to pour from the bottom of my dishwasher even after replacing the splash guards, tub seal, and bottom door seal. I looked under the dishwasher while it ran, and noticed a drip coming from the bottom of the overfill protector. I've also noticed that the water tends to pour out during the filling of the tub. Could this be an indication that the overfill protector is not working, and is there an electrical factor involed in the function of the protector. Im wondering if this is a repair that I could do myself without electrocuting myself :) Thank you in advance.
1 Answer Hello Joanne. It sounds like the float is not working or the water valve is not shutting off on the unit. If the float switch is working, replace the water valve. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Sheeba April 12, 2013 for Model Number FDB421RFS4 My float broke from the stem. My question is...how does the a new float get installed? The stem on the old float - at the bottom has two protruding tiny pieces of plastic to hold it in place. What is used on the new float?
1 Answer Sheeba, The new float would be held in the same as the old. It has 2 little prongs that keep it in place. You just push into hole to install the float. Read More...
Tony February 15, 2013 for Model Number Electrolux PLD8998CC0 I am getting water building up under "what appears" to be the float. I'm not 100% certain, but when I feel the switch under the float, there's water dripping from it. It could be coming from somewhere else, but I'm not sure where. I have already replaced the tub gasket and that didn't solve it. I have pulled the float out and inspected it, and it looks to be operating as designed. What else could be causing water to leak there? Is it worth replacing the float? Tony
1 Answer Hello Tony, You will want to check the spray arms to make sure that there is no cracks or clogging. If the spray arm is cracked it will cause water to ripple and with the rippling it will allow water to leak out the hole for the float. Read More...
Jerry January 27, 2013 for Model Number FDB1502RGS0 What controls the water level in the dishwasher? The upper arm won't rotate, like its not getting water. I've checked the nozzles they are clear. The water level comes up to over the tub screen, and the lower nozzle sprays very good. I removed the water valve and hooked 120V plus a water hose and it works, passing water. The float moves freely and clicks. I removed the cover from the pump ass'y and its clean. Thank you Jerry
1 Answer Hello Jerry, The water level is controlled by the control board in conjunction with the float. The float is more of the shut off when the tub is full enough. Your water level should be just lower than the heating element. You will also want to check the impeller and tubes to make sure that nothing is clogged. Also check to make sure that the upper spray arm is not clogged. Read More...
Matt January 03, 2013 for Model Number Tappan tdb210rfs5 Recently our dishes have been coming out dirty, the top rack barely gets wet. I've noticed that the spray arm turns very slowly...8 secs for a quarter turn....and the water level barely covers the filter - is this normal?. I've also noticed a humming - not quite a whine- while it is running. I'm wondering about the float. It seems to move freely and pulls out easily. Is it supposed to? If the valve were bad would it let any water come in at all?
1 Answer Hello Matt, You would want to check to make sure that there are not obstructions in the pump assembly. An obstruction or debris will cause this type of issue to occur. The water should fill over the filter and if the valve were bad it would let very little to no water into the unit. The float will lift out easily. Read More...