GE Dishwasher Motor Repair Problem
Today, we’ll be covering a very common problem with older GE dishwashers. Below is a copy of a conversation between a homeowner and an AppliancePartsPros technician who sometimes participates in the DIY Network home improvement forum.
Digi:
Need help with 10 year old GE dishwasher -
the water fills up - the motor humms - but it doesn’t go into a wash cycle.
when you turn the main knob into a wash cycle nothing happens ( only hums )
Is this a bad motor? can I fix it myself?
Can you help and advise me??
or is it not worth fixing?
thanks
Digi
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APP tech:
Digi, post the dishwasher model (starts with GSD). I need to see whether it has the older or the newer pump/motor assembly. If it’s the older design, there is a way to release the motor.
Make sure to get the model number off the dishwasher itself. Here is our Model number locator if you need to know where the tag is.
Repair guy from Appliance Parts Pros.com
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Digi:
thank you for your help; here is the information
GSD 2000 Z02AD
I also checked the circut breaker and it was ok.
Appreciate your help - Hope you can help me with this information.
thank you
digi
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APP tech:
You’re in luck Digi,
This motor can be released. This is a very common problem on GE dishwashers. First, make sure to unplug the power to the dishwasher (unplug the cord), it may be obvious but I still have to mention it…
Remove the bottom kickpanel (four screws, one in each corner). Now you should have the motor exposed. There is a large blade that is right in the middle of the motor with its fins partially exposed. Rotate the blade a few times until you no longer feel any pressure. Using a flashlight check the floor for any signs of water damage. If none is present, put the kickpanel back on, plug the dishwasher cord in and try a cycle. It should work fine.
In rare cases the pump seal may break, so keep an eye out for any leaks during the drain cycle. If you find that the seal is bad, you can either rebuild the pump (not a complicated task) using a pump/motor rebuild kit or replace the entire pump/motor assembly if you don’t feel like spending the time. But again, this does not happen often, usually the pump is fine after the motor is released.
Breakdown diagrams for your model
Hope this helps,
Repair guy from Appliance Parts Pros.com
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Digi:
You were absolutely correct!!! We were in luck with the dishwasher. We followed your directions and the added info was very helpful. We now have a working dishwasher - it kicked in!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Digi
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APP tech:
Glad to hear that it worked. It’s been a couple of weeks, I thought you’d given up and bought a new one.
I know those Sears commercials may be a little too persuasive, but appliances ARE made to last… with a little help that is 
Repair guy from AppliancePartsPros.com
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June 8th, 2007 at 1:52 am
I have the same problem with a GE Model GSD700G-01. Any chance I can do the same fix?
June 8th, 2007 at 5:03 am
I don’t see why not, Dan. This is a pretty common problem with GE dishwashers and this fix works in most cases. Sometimes, if the dishwasher is rather old, the seal might break. In this case, you can either rebuild the pump with a pump/motor impeller kit or replace the entire pump/motor assembly with a new one. Read and follow the APP guy’s instructions closely and don’t forget to let us know how it turns out!
AJ
June 8th, 2007 at 4:53 pm
Wow! Thanks for the help! It worked like a champ! I appreciate the help. I’ll be back should I need help again!
June 8th, 2007 at 6:26 pm
That’s great, Dan!
We’ll be here.
AJ
June 10th, 2007 at 3:17 pm
I have a similar sounding but differenr problem with my GE Dishwasher.
It makes a lot of noise. Until last week it used to wash with the noise. Now the noise is louder and water does not enter the dishwasher. I checked the water lines and they seem fine. So I removed the kick board and took a look at the motor. As far as I can tell there is no leak and the fins rotate freely. But the noise seems to originate from the motor when I run the machine.
I called service and they said it could be that the blades are broken.
Do you have any suggestions? Can I (is it even worth trying) fix this by myself? or should I run to homedepot to get a new one?
Oh I almost forgot, the model number is
GSD1180T55WW
Many tks in advance.
June 10th, 2007 at 6:56 pm
RR, Sounds like you may have two problems there. The no water problem may be caused by a faulty inlet water valve (at the bottom of the diswasher, to the left of the pump) or a clogged screen inside the valve. The sound you are describing probably means that the motor is bad. New pump/motor assembly is about $125. Water valve $30. If you fix it yourself, then you’re looking at spending about $160-$170 total. Add atleast $120 if you’re calling for service.
If you decide to get a new dishwasher, I would recommend getting a different brand. Whirlpool if you don’t want to spend too much, Bosch if you want to invest in a quality dishwasher. Can you get a new dishwasher for $300? Yes, you can even get one for $180. Will you be happy with it? Most likely not and it’d be a waste of $300.
Keep us updated.
AJ
December 10th, 2007 at 10:18 pm
If I have to spin the motor fins almost everytime, is there a way to lubricate the motor? I read somewhere about running a vinegar solution through a cycle?
December 13th, 2007 at 8:37 am
Sounds like it’s time for a new pump/motor assembly there, Royboy - http://www.appliancepartspros.com/part_details.aspx?part_id=2616850
December 28th, 2007 at 11:16 pm
I have the same problem with my built in dishwasher model GSD700G. Sounds like the motor is stuck. I removed the lower panel but the motor is not visible at all. Al I see is wiring and connectors. Where can I access the motor? Thanks.
January 1st, 2008 at 5:54 am
The motor should be visible once both kickpanels have been removed. If you can, take a picture and provide link here.
January 2nd, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Thanks for the response. Dont have a camera handy at the moment. Based on what you write, sounds like there is another panel that should be removed? BuAt the very bottom is just a metal panel that sits on the floor. I dont see any. I only see one lower panel which I removed, as stated in my previous comment. The wiring/connectors and some foam ( for sound proffing ) is visible.
Any other comments will be appreciated. bear in mind this built in model GSD700G is apprx 15 yrs old.
January 18th, 2008 at 2:07 am
I located the motor :). I checked the motor and spin the motor fins. it moved freely,OK. So what could be wrong? I tried again. I noticed that, after water filled in, the knob was turning slowly. So, the knob doesn’t seem stuck. Also, I smelled a bit burning. I turned it off when the wash cycle did not start. As I recall, the wash cycle used to start immediately after the water filled in.
Now the water is sitting in the dish washer. I guess I will remove the water manually as I did previously. Any thoughts?
February 2nd, 2008 at 10:43 pm
PLease ignore my previous Post. I was reading about the similar problem elsewhere ( FixYa) and there was a picture of the motor posted there. Looking at it I realize that I have been trying to move the “vane” at the wrong place. When I removed the panel, I see the back side of the motor. At the backside there are some vents and inside something that roatates with finger easily. But as I look at the picture, the vane is located on or closer to the front of the motor. Correct? There I was able to feel a large Blade and inside something that was very hard to move. So, it is stuck. I will try to put some pressure there and see if I can get it released. I guess it should move clockwise? Am I right? Thnx for all your help and would appreciate a response.
February 3rd, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Sounds like you found it. Doesn’t matter which way to move it. Good luck and don’t forget to check for water leaks afterwards.
December 31st, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Problem with GE dishwasher Model GSD1200G06. My problem is similar to rr’s problem posted 6/10/07. My dishwasher make unusual noises while running, especially at the beginning of the cycle. do you think I need a new pump/moter assembly? is it difficult to install? I unscrewed the drain covers and checked for debris– the drain and screen was pretty clean. by the way, when the dw runs it does a good job of cleaning the dishes. No problems with water, leaks, etc. Is it ok to keep running it while it is making these noises? Thanks for your help. Kathy
(I like this dishwasher but don’t want to fix it if it makes no economic sense to do so.)
January 8th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Three year old GE dishwasher–model@GLD5860LOOSS, ser.#RH723220B has very loud vibrating noise during the wash cycle. Started out intermittent, now does it continually. I had a tech come out; he took the pump out and cleaned it. It didn’t make any noise for that day but started back the very next day (down $100 and still have same problem) Thanks for your help!
January 8th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
I seem to be having the same problem with my GSD2000J01WW but it seems have the newer motor, is there any way to release it?
http://www.appliancepartsworldwide.com/Products/WD26X10013.jpg
January 20th, 2009 at 7:01 am
Ryan, the “proper” answer is no, you can’t release this newer motor. Different design. This motor was actually supposed to be an improvement on GE’s part with the addition of a capacitor that should give it a little kick at the start in case it gets stuck. I was able to release it once, but usually just end up replacing the pump and motor assembly.
Bryan, your model uses a completely different style pump and motor assembly. This is a newer, redesigned model. Post your question on the repair forum http://forum.appliancepartspros.com and someone will help. Unfortunately, I’m not familiar with this model.
Kathy, was it always this noisy or is this new?
January 21st, 2009 at 2:31 pm
the noise was new. i had a ge serviceman over and he said the motor was shot and that I should either replace the motor or buy a new dishwasher. i decided that i will buy a new one. but yesterday, for some unknown reason, the motor stopped making the noise and the dishwasher started running perfectly fine. isn’t that strange? what do you think? Is it about to konk out any time soon?
February 3rd, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Kathy, it almost sounds like the motor blade is loose. If that’s the case, then the pump and motor assembly needs to be replaced. However, I’ve never heard of it going “back to normal”.
Another possibility is something got stuck inside the pump right where the impeller is and it may have worked itself out of the pump. I would watch the dishwasher closely for a couple of weeks to make sure it doesn’t start leaking water out of the pump (in case the pump seal got damaged).
February 4th, 2009 at 12:14 am
Hello, App Tech,
I have a GE GSD 3330 with a nearly stuck motor. The dishwasher only hums when turned on. Using a wooden spoon handle, the impeller turns only about a quarter turn. I have poured boiling water inside the washer, tried turning the motor for 5-6 minutes at a time, still as sticky as when I began. Does it sound like I need the rebuild?
Thanks,
Mike
February 4th, 2009 at 12:28 am
Just an update: I went to remove the motor to replace it, but when I unscrewed it and started to remove it, it wouldn’t come off. though it wouldn’t come off, it would rotate around the middle (stuck part) so I screwed it back on and the motor turned with ease. Turns out that trying to remove it actually fixed it, at least for now.
February 4th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Mike, I’m not APP Tech
You can post a question on their repair forum at http://forum.appliancepartspros.com
Does sound like the motor is stuck. You may have to use a bit more force to release the motor blade.
February 4th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Thanks for the update, Ryan.
February 6th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
My GE dishwasher soap dispenser isn’t working right. It seems to release at the end of the rinse/dry cycle. End result is soap residue all over the dishes after the dry cycle. Can I repair myself? - if so, how to do it? (Model# GSD3725DBB purchased in yr 2000)
Thanks - Dave M
February 13th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Hi I have a GSD500L-02AW When I run the dishwasher - washes fine -but it makes this grinding noise. Sounds sort of like when you turn the ignition on of a car when the engine is already running. The grinding was mostly when I start the unit now it makes the noise on and off through the entire cycle.
Any ideas or help would be appreciated.
February 24th, 2009 at 5:09 am
My Maytag is doing the same as PamM’s. Awful noises. It’s only about 1½ years old. QuietSeries 300 model. Help!
February 28th, 2009 at 3:17 am
I have a GE Dishwasher model: GSC340Z00WW with a serial of: AT604475A.
The water was coming out between the door and the kickplate. Took off the kickplate and I do not see any “fins”. Any ideas as to what is wrong? Is a new dishwasher on my horizon?
Thank You! :o)
February 28th, 2009 at 3:32 am
have a GE Dishwasher model: GSC340Z00WW with a serial of: AT604475A.
The water was coming out between the door and the kickplate. Took off the kickplate and I do not see any “fins”. Any ideas as to what is wrong? Is a new dishwasher on my horizon?
Thank You! :o)
March 1st, 2009 at 7:02 pm
I have the same problem as tetris15 with a little water coming out of the washer between the bottom of the door and the kickplace. This is a fairly new problem. The biggest problem I am having right now, and have had for the last year, is that often I get a “C8″ message - detergent door failed to open. The detergent still gets out, however, and the dishes come sparkly clean…
This is a GE Twenty-Eight Hundred, model #GSD2800D03. It came with my home, so I know it’s at least 15 years old; I think the previous owner only had it about two years (so 17 years old in all!). SUPER washing machine and I’m hoping I can salvage it since this seems like such a small problem. Any thoughts?
Thanks!
March 6th, 2009 at 5:48 am
WOW!! I followed directions in original post March 2007, and it worked!! Thank you for helping us all!
You have to understand that I have been WITHOUT a dishwasher for almost 6months, which causes my house to ALWAYS stay cluttered because it starts in the Kitchen. This has affected everything in our home and family, including social, spiritual, and mental health.
My husband is one to buy new instead of fixing. With my curious and determined nature, as well as limited finances, I held out and FIXED it today. I only tell you all this because this one task represents SO MUCH MORE than an simple fixed dishwasher!!
Thank you for providing your continued free support! You will be Blessed!
March 29th, 2009 at 12:29 am
I just replaced my motor but failed to note the orientaion of the wiring connector to the pump. One spade has two red/white leads. Does that go to the left or right, as looking from the front of the machine. Dumb mistake.
April 11th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
I have a GSD2800G03, and it’s making the humming noise. I was able to find the blade and spin it, as described above. It spins freely, however the motor still hums and does not start.
Does it mean I need a new motor? If so, can it be replaced while the dishwasher is in place? To remove the dishwasher I would need to disassemble the counter, as the dishwasher sits directly on the subfloor. And if that’s the case, I might just buy a new one.
Thanks!
April 26th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
I need help. The little door that holds the soap will not stay closed. The model number is GSD640L-01.
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:56 am
Hope you have some advise:
GE GSD700G-02
When the wash cycle is started the water enters the chamber and the solonoid engages but the impeller is not turning. I can move the motor fan freely in either direction but it does not seem to be turning on. Is there a fuse for the motor, I would assume that since the solonoid is closing that the motor has power is that not the case? Guess I am wonder should I replace the motor and what is the expected $$$ with that? Thanks! –Michael
June 19th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
I have a GE dishwasher GHD5025F01BB. The problem all the water does not pump out at end of cycle. Used a troubleshooting guide and replaced so far: Timer, Motor assembly, Check Valve in rear under strainer. I also tested the seperate aux-pump with a test cord and it pumped all the water out without a problem. None of what I done solved problem. However I do know the check valve was bad before it was changed. It was leaking back into dishwasher when I first tested the aux-pump with a test cord and dishwasher door open.
Thank You
June 20th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
My GE dishwasher will not drain. I would appricate any help. The model # is GSD2000J01WW and the ser# is M6886346B. Thanks for your help.
July 4th, 2009 at 11:40 am
We have a GE dishwasher less than 2 years old ( min. use) Last night went to empty dishwasher basin filled with water that had not drained. We turned off dishwasher, checked garbage disposal, worked fine, kitchen sink works fine and draining properly, washed and cleaned out air gap-this was fine. Proceeded to put dish washer on again, rinse cycle. We could hear the water the first time draining out into sink. The last cylce again left water in basin of dishwasher. This has never happened with any dishwasher we have ever owned. Please advise.
Thanks
July 5th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
I have a ge GSD2000Z00WH. The dishwasher used to work fine but after a renovation in the kitchen (dishwasher has not been used for 3 months), it seems to be stuck now. I tried to spin the fins as described previously. They are tight and remain tight no matter which direction I move them in. I noticed that the motor is hot to the touch. While spinning the fins, I noticed something dripping but I don’t believe it was water. Possibly lubricant? How do you know if both the pump and motor need to be replaced? Or can you get away with just replacing the motor in this case?
July 11th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Redeye, there is no lubricant. Could be left over residue from inside the pump which would mean that the pump seal might be broken in addition to a stuck motor. If you hear a humming noise coming from the motor when the dishwasher is turned on, you have two options - try releasing the motor again and be prepared to replace the pump seal kit http://www.appliancepartspros.com/part_details.aspx?part_id=631386 OR replace the entire pump / motor assembly http://www.appliancepartspros.com/part_details.aspx?part_id=2616850
Parts and Diagrams for GSD2000Z00WH http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?diagram_id=20063426&&model_id=209179
July 11th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
darkness - what you’re describing sounds exactly like a stuck motor. Follow instructions in the post. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
July 30th, 2009 at 12:23 am
Our dishwasher came with our house and is 5 years old - sometimes it is noisier than others. (Its’ being doing this for about 1 year)It sounds like a whirr sound and is louder than our TV. When we first moved in our nieghbors commented on how quiet our dishwasher was. So what should I do to fix it?
- Model # GSD6660G00SS - Triton XL.
Pull off the panel and release the motor???
Your help would be great!
If it need to be replaced - Whirpool brand? which one
July 31st, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Hello My GE portable dishwasher model GSC3508K00WW stopped draining. I scooped the water out, took the screen thing off (from inside the machine)and found cherry pits and plastic wrap in the drain screen. Cleaned it off and then found a small metal blade in the bottom of the drain area. The hole in the middle isn’t threaded so my question is how does this attach to the shaft? Is there a nut missing? do I need to replace the whole drain unit?
Thanks Very much
August 4th, 2009 at 1:10 am
hi. i have a GE dishwasher, approx 3+ years old. model #GSD2000J01BB. i had sears out to troubleshoot, and he said that the motor needs to be replaced. i watched him try the same process that you described at the beginning of this thread - to no avail. that’s fine - i’m up to the challenge of replacing the motor. however, before i purchase one, i’d like to make certain that i’m getting the right one. can you point me in the direction of the correct motor for this model dishwasher? thanks much!
August 4th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
JimmyG, model GSD2000J01BB takes the same pump/motor as described above. It is also #310 on this diagram: http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?diagram_id=25195226&&model_id=5234528
August 4th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Sean, the chopper blade came off from the back of the pump. The blade screws on to the impeller shaft and should be threaded. See second photo here: http://www.appliancepartspros.com/part_details.aspx?part_id=631386
August 6th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Hi there,
I’ve got a GE dishwasher model no GSD4148X02WW that won’t drain all the way on the final cycle. I’ve checked the drain hose and the solenoid still has juice in it. 40 ohms. There are no other obstructions inside. One thing I noticed is a small ticking during the cycle. Is the motor shot? It always seems to be about the same amount of water left. thanks so much for the help.
August 9th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
I had the same motor humming problem on my GSD2000Z02HW. Spent the whole morning messing with it. Then I came across these fixes. I spun the fan and, wham, it works. Thanks for the help.
August 14th, 2009 at 4:26 am
I have a GSD2200 with the humming and stuck motor that is described. When I try to rotate the blades they turn very stiffly and actually spring back no matter which direction I turn them. Seems to me that there is possible something in the pump housing which might cause this. I can turn the blade using 2 different screwdrivers but the blade never frees up. Any suggestions?
August 17th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Ttunka, still sounds like the motor is stuck. You should feel pressure from the blade exactly as you’re describing it. Force it more and it should come loose.
August 20th, 2009 at 2:49 am
hi. thanks for the help on locating the motor/pump assembly. i got one in the mail recently. i just spent a bunch of time getting the old motor/pump assembly off the washer, and installed the new one. after all is back together - it still doesn’t work. i have the same problem - tub fills with water (starts to, anyway), but the motor won’t kick on. it’s a brand new motor. the only difference that i can see is this: on the old motor - i can move the blades/shaft/disposal blade freely in either direction. on the new motor - i can’t move them at all. if i use a screwdriver to pry on the blades, i can get them to move ever so slightly… but still no working machine. any thoughts? thanks much!
August 29th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
We have a GE Dishwasher m/n GSD3435F00WW
I can see water leaking in Draining cycle by the actuating cam on the pump. It also makes a grinding noise only in this cycle.Motor sounds good and isnt hot.
Any clues would be appreciated.
September 1st, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Sounds like a have simular problem to one I read on the site with a stuck dishwasher motor. Mine is a Kenmoore 363.16229100 can This motor be released and if not what opptions do I have Thanks
September 8th, 2009 at 5:55 am
JimmyG, sorry for a late response. Here is what I would try. Unplug the dishwasher power cord, remove the outer door panel, then check the power wiring that comes down from the timer to the motor. Especially where it goes through the door at the bottom. This is somewhat of a common problem. Look for a pinched or broken wire INSIDE the wire insulation - the insulation may appear to be OK, but the wire might still be broken. If wiring checks out ok, I’d say the timer is bad.
September 8th, 2009 at 5:59 am
Max, from what I can tell the actuating cam you’re talking about is the drain solenoid. See number 497 on this diagram http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=209449&diagram_id=21609226#d21609226. If that’s the case, you need to replace seal number 417 (why a small piece of rubber is $13 I have no idea, GE charges even more - $15).
September 8th, 2009 at 6:03 am
Carl, you’re absolutely right. Kenmore is just a brand owned by Sears. Kenmore appliances are made by various manufacturers. The way you figure out the mfg is by the first three numbers of the model number. 363 = GE. (“Who made my Kenmore”)
List of parts for 363.16229100 http://www.appliancepartspros.com/modelsearch_model.aspx?model_id=434085
And, yes, you should be able to release this motor as described above.
September 9th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Did it over the weekend and it worked great, this website is great, saved me a lot of money. Thanks Carl
September 19th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
My dishwasher is stuck in the wash cycle. Did the motor thing, still stuck. It’s a GE GSD model. Any suggestions?
September 25th, 2009 at 1:46 am
Have GE Model GSD 720P-25BA . Has the humming problem. Does this unit have the same motor assy. as in the first post? Looked at the diagram. Can’t tell
Thanks
September 28th, 2009 at 3:00 am
GE Dishwasher Model PDW7300J00WW
Washer cycles thru wash, then does not drain out of bottom of tub. Followed all the suggestions above, but to no avail. Haven’t checked the drain pump output yet, but wondered if there was a test available from the front control panel to start/stop the pump-drain solenoid? This would simplify troubleshooting the system. My panel has smooth flat touch areas for the different modes, such as, left to right, Rinse Only, China Crystal, Speed Cycle, Normal Wash, Cook Ware, Anti-Bacteria, Start-Reset, 1-9 Delay Hours, Added Heat, Pre Wash, Heated Dry. Display”Time Remaining” Any help would be appreciated.
October 1st, 2009 at 10:28 am
Checked output of drain pump in sink. None. Checked resistance of pump motor. Open circuit. Checked voltage on wiring to pump. 120VAC. Got new drain pump from local supplier, and replaced drain pump on dishwasher. Voila, now washer drains and all is well in washerland.
October 14th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
I need the repair diagram for a Ge GSD 5500G00BB installed dishwasher. I can’t seem to find it anywhere. Can you help? The water in the bottom of the dishwasher won’t drain after doing the normal repair procedures.
October 30th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
I have a GE Profile dishwasher GSD4930X66. I’m getting a C1 error code. Checked all of the drain lines, the air gap is clear, pressed the Reset button and the disposal is empty.
What happens is, when in Normal Cycle, all the water pumps out in about 1 minute 5 seconds but the pump keeps on running until the C1 error is displayed, then the pump stops at 2 plus minutes and the washer moves on to the next part of the cycle. C1 remains on the Display until I press the Reset button.
If I press the Reset button and then start the washer in the Rinse & Hold cycle, all the water pumps out in about 1 minute 5 seconds, the motor runs for about 15 to 20 seconds then turns off with no error.
What is causing the drain pump to continue running after all the water has been pumped out?
Thanks for your help.
Walt
November 27th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
dishwasher drains while filling and when manually filled it will not drain
November 27th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
dishwasher drains while filling and if it is manually filled it will not drain
December 15th, 2009 at 1:35 am
The troubleshooting information was very helpful! One more thing I found was that in moving my Triton XL (GSD 6200) was that the plug in right next to the motor fins was just barely attached. Not causing a full connection. Once that was done…ALL IS WELL! And and added note is the dw has been moved 4 times and in storage for over a year not running! It looks like my initial concerns that the product was defective were elliviated with just a few troubleshooting ideas from you guys! Thanks!
January 14th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Hi, I just received a replacement motor (WD26X10015) from GE and noticed that the stainless steel wear ring seems to have a lot of play. In other words, I can feel and hear the wear ring wiggle when I hold the motor. There appears to be a gap of 2-3 mm which is allowing the ring to have so much play. Is the impeller mounted too far onto the motor shaft? It seems that the tolerance should be tighter than 2-3 mm, and when connect the motor to line current it makes a loud racket. Thanks.
January 27th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Tirixe, sounds normal to me. You shouldn’t run the motor with no water inside the pump - it will ruin the seal. It is also why it was noisy. Once the new pump/motor is replaced, make sure to dump 2-3 cups of water in the tub before turning the dishwasher on.
January 29th, 2010 at 3:07 am
We have the GE GSD3220z02BB dishwasher and the motor wasn’t working. So after reading what it said about turning the fins I did that and started it. It sounded great until the water started leaking. So we’ll need to fix the seal and rebuild the pump. We plan on buying that repair kit to do it but wanted to know if we would need to remove the motor to get to the pump seal
.It appears to be leaking behind the fan blades.
Thanks,
Hekyong
February 9th, 2010 at 1:51 am
Yes, the entire pump/motor assembly needs to be removed in order for the pump to be rebuilt. You’re looking at about an hour of work here. Make sure to unplug the dishwasher power cord and turn off the dishwasher water shut off valve (usually under the sink) first.
February 10th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
We have a GE 1899J00WW dishwasher -
The problem - when we start the machine no water enters the wash bay. In addition I checked the lower spin bar and its does not move.By that I mean it spins freely but when I shut the door, turn it on, off and open the blade hasn’t moved We had a service tech come out and he explained I could do the repair myself and save a few hundred dollars. Dummy that I am I lost the notes on what parts I should be purchasing - IIRC he did not think it costly.
I have been viewing the exploded motor diagrams for the unit but for the life of me I’m stuck.
Any ideas would be great - my wife is none too happy.
February 11th, 2010 at 1:28 am
Don’t worry about the spray arm. It only moves with water pressure. Sounds like the main problem with your GE dishwasher is no water. Usually, it’s due to a faulty water valve. Double check your model number. You’re missing a few letters in the beginning.
February 11th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Usually, it’s due to a faulty water valve.
Thanks for the info. I posted this on another forum as well and you both pinpointed the same solution.
You offer a valuable service and I very much appreciate your attention to helping diy’s with your expert knowledge.
rob
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:21 pm
This was our problem and the solution described in this article worked perfectly! Many thanks!
April 26th, 2010 at 2:33 am
Your blade spin tip worked like a charm. Thanks Bud!
JB
April 26th, 2010 at 3:17 am
Our dishwasher is making a grinding noise during the wash cycle. Will the blade spin work for model GLD5560L00SS?
Thanks for you assistance.
July 30th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
I have a GE GSD3600, with the same issue reported previously by Ttunka:
“I have a GSD2200 with the humming and stuck motor that is described. When I try to rotate the blades they turn very stiffly and actually spring back no matter which direction I turn them. Seems to me that there is possible something in the pump housing which might cause this. I can turn the blade using 2 different screwdrivers but the blade never frees up. Any suggestions?”
I cannot seem to release the tension on the blades. Any ideas? Thanks!
August 13th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
I have model GSD6500J00WW and the machine fills up and drains, but the motor doesn’t run. I took the kick panel off but I don’t think I am seeing the blade you describe. Any tips?
August 16th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
I have the same problem, but after the d/w fills up water I don’t hear any humm or buzzing sound. The lights are still on; and when I press the reset button, it will just drain. I cannot hear the impeller or spraying arm inside the d/w moving or water coming out. My dishwasher model# GLD4200LOOWW GE. Pls help.
August 18th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
We were given a used dishwasher, GE model GS625932A. I have never installed a dishwasher before, I have power and I have water, however when I try to start it I get the hum of the motor but the machine does not fill with water. Have you experienced this before?
Mark J.
August 19th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
The motor on my GE GSC 452-06 WH hums when I turn it on. Water fills but nothing happens as it should besides that. I removed the kick plate but this model does not seem to be the kind whose motor fan can be cleared. Any suggestions?
John
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:12 pm
It’s soooo simple!
We have a five year old GE Dishwasher GSD1200G02BB. We probably only used it about 30 times in 5 years. I thought…”Junk!” when it wouldn’t pump out and the motor was heating up. Your solution did the trick!
I removed the front panels, jogged the motor blades with screwdrivers. It was really jammed and kept popping back when, all of sudden, it broke loose and runs like new.
Thanks, APP tech!
September 3rd, 2010 at 9:59 pm
We have a GE Potscrubber 900, model GSD900G-01, several years old. The motor won’t come on at any point of the cycle, but will fill with water. The fan turns freely, no water leaks, and the switch will come on and off. Tried latching/unlatching the door to try and free the motor but all it does is hum. It ran fine last week. Any ideas would be appreciated!
September 5th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
I have a GSD2030Z02WW and the motos has the know hummm sound but it does not move. I tried to spin the motor manually and does move with a lot of effort (not a free spin). I was tring to remove the motor from the assembly (removed 3 screws) but the shaft seems to be attached to the pump. Is there a way to release it to isolate the motor from the pump? Can the motor be replaced independently or better of spending the ~$130 for the motor/pump? (new dishwasher runs around $250-300).
Cheers.
September 20th, 2010 at 5:04 am
I have a frigidare Model Number: fdb750rcc0
I am getting a loud humming from the bottom of the dishwater. Sounds like a motor stuck. I read about un jamming the motor so I took the center apart, found the blades and boom it started spinning. Put it all back it was washing but still was not pushing out the water hard enough. I opened it again and took it apart so I can run the cycle and see what the blades are doing. The blades are starting and stopping. Intermittently almost looks like it goes from forward to reverse randomly. Is my motor bad? Do I need to replace it?
Thanks
September 26th, 2010 at 12:52 am
Found this after my GE washer started the humming sound and spun the blades on the motor using the instructions and now it works again. Thanks.
October 7th, 2010 at 3:37 am
Thank you so much for the information about the motor. We are NOT handy at all but your instructions on turning the motor fins was easy and simple. Now our 7 year old GE dishwasher is working again. Thank you so much! We would have called a repairman in the morning if I had not found this website.
October 16th, 2010 at 12:15 am
I have a ge dishwasher model number GSD1200G02BB. after i ran it the other night, it will not turn on or make any noise any more. It had some water in it. I flipped it over and spun the motor and the valve is opening and closing freely. is it most likely the motor or the timer? please help!!!!
jeremiah
October 30th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
thanks for appliancejournal’s advise & sharing the info w/ others… We have the GSD4200 for 5 yrs, only use it occasionally, literally new, we use more as an expensive drying rack. exactly the same issue - motor stuck… Spend around 20 mins to make it works again… thanks for saving us $$$ to replace a new one…
December 13th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Have GE Mod GSD4910X65AA. Very occasional use. No noises, leakage or problems until yesterday when loaded, door closed and the entire digital display panel blinked for a second and went dark. No control buttons worked. Repeated this sequence several times. Read manual, rebooted from circuit breaker and now get power failure (PF) blinking signal. But pressing Start then Reset buttons do nothing.
December 28th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
GE dishwasher model GSD3207
Problem is like Natalie’s. Mid cycle the water pumps out but at the
end it does not, and it always smells bad. I set the dial back to
an earlier drain point so that it pumps out, but it is still quite
smelly, and is probably not drained efficiently at other points
in the cycle.
Any suggestions, it is under 2 years old, but we are so fed up
we are considering scrapping it. thnks,
Glenda
January 17th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
My g.e. dishwasher sounds like the motor is stuck. Its three or four years old, model GHDA480n10bb can I release the motor? thanks
June 28th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
My Hotpoint which is nearly 20 years old (made by GE) sometimes stops running. I did a lot of research and I tried the advice about
A.) Turning off the power on my fuse board.
B.) Opening up the kick plate.
C.) Finding the large motor with an exposed fan/blade thing
D.) Taking a long screw driving and pushing the blade clockwise a few times around.
Worked the first time. One year later, happened again…worked again. Sweet.
July 11th, 2011 at 10:46 pm
we have a gldl500n10bb. worked fine untill nothing. push the on button and nothing. starts to blink and beep. wont start. tried the turning power off and restarting. nothing. just beep and flashing.. help
July 13th, 2011 at 3:38 am
Have a glc4100 portable GE dishwasher and when the dirty water is pumped out into the sink it comes out slowly and leaves far to much in the tub at the end of the cycle. HELQP please
July 14th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
I was out of the country for a month and when I camep back the dishwasher stopped working. The motor was only humming. I followed the advice on this page and it started workong.
Thanks and best regards,
AJ.
August 4th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
APP Tech:
Locating and knocking the motor loose for my GE PotScrubber 1206 worked like a charm. Two 1/4″ bolts on top of the kick panel between the door and the panel and two + screws on the bottom below it. Both the panel and kick plate come off. The motor was slightly to the right of the center of the unit. I killed the power already and manually moved the motor blades to loosen the motor. It was slightly hampered.
Thanks again!
[MisterHighway]
August 21st, 2011 at 3:30 pm
Thanks so much for this post on GE pump motors. While it was written for older model machines, my 2 year old GE Profile dishwasher PDW7880P00SS exhibited the same symptoms and stopped pumping. I followed your instructions and it is now chugging along happily again. It seems that GE has not found a way to eliminate this motor isuue in the last 10 or so years. Thanks guys, we were ready to put that beast out on the curb!
August 27th, 2011 at 10:52 pm
my GE portable dishwasher (GSC3200G01BB) will not drain. i replaced the piston and nut assembly, but that did nothing. i am hoping there is an easier fix than replacing solenoid. i am not very confident in my abilities to do all that!
any advice?
thanks!
September 16th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
THANKS A LOT! YOU FIXED MY POTSCRUBBER 720 I also have not used my potscrubber 720 in some time. It was filling with water, not washing, and not emptying. I headed the advice of turning the motor blades to see if they’ve seized up, and bingo! I knew as soon as I starting turning the blades, and it was stiff, then it suddenly became really easy to turn, that you found my problem! I turned on the dishwasher and it works perfect! Thank you so much, one of the easiest fixes possible, yet a repairman would probably have charged around $100 to do with the service call fee.
October 1st, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Please help me!! I have a dishwasher that is not runniong properly. The motor hums like it wants to run but no water comes into play at all…Do I need to release my motor or is the motor shot? The dishwasher fills with water but no water is coming out of the arms in dishwasher? Is it worth fixing? Hope you can help. My model # is MDB6600AWQ
October 8th, 2011 at 3:56 pm
I have a similar problem with my GE Dishwasher. I take off the bottom panel and can get the motor to spin by hand. It will work for a couple of cycles then it won’t work it just hums. So I need to do it all over again which is so much fun to do. It’s like a capacitor or solenoid that jumpstarts the motor is going out. Does anyone know if GE dishwashers use a certain part that can be replaced to jump start the motor? Just the name of the part would be great! I can order the part with my serial number. Thanks.
October 9th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
Thanks so much that worked!! Also ours turns counter-clockwise if that helps anyone. Additionally, there was indeed still some tension when turning the motor but it stopped going back in it’s original position( as if did when first trying to move the blade) and started moving forward when we pushed the blades. We were under the impression that there needed to be no tension for the machine to work again but were wrong. I hope this helps someone else!!
October 18th, 2011 at 4:05 pm
My GE portable dishwasher model GSC3200J01WW will only drain if when I hear it click to drain I manually move the latch from lock to open then it will drain just fine.
November 17th, 2011 at 4:49 am
I have a model # GSD3300N00BB and have mostly the same issue. We can run the dishwasher and the water comes in but does not pump out. I have unplugged and moved it out and made sure that it is not clogged anywhere I can. But still the water rises. Will this original fix work for this model as well?
Travis
December 17th, 2011 at 5:52 pm
This trick worked on a GSD680X model! The motor blade is a bit hard to get to, but i was able to push the blade counter-clockwise. Be sure to turn the breaker off first…after I turned the breaker back on and moved the dial to Start it worked perfectly!
December 29th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
I thought that I’d bought a house with a defective dishwasher for the last 6 months (even though I could swear it had worked at the home inspection). Today I got serious about seeing how bad it was and stumbled across this webpage. I had a situation like Ttunka (see comment above) with a GSD2200 series dishwasher. It took quite awhile for it to break loose, but it did! So anyone with a GSD2200, just use two screwdrivers to turn the many little blades and it’ll unstick eventually.
My dishwasher is model GSD2200G02WW. The motor/pump assembly appears to be part number AP2616850 based on pictures online.
January 3rd, 2012 at 1:00 am
This suggestion resolved the problem. Thanks for saving few $.
January 17th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Our GE PDW8480 dishwasher is installed via a on/off switch at the kitchen sink. When the power is turned on, the dishwasher is making an alarm tone and the panel does not light up. The dishwasher does not react to pushing any control bottons. After turning the power off, the tone is silenced.
do you have any idea what this could be?
January 17th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
The early model of GE GSD4200 has the known issue of motor stuck. Once it’s resolved, try to use at least once every 2 weeks, or the problem will come back.
January 17th, 2012 at 9:58 pm
i have a ge GSD570R35BA dishwasher i just changed the pump seal and forgot to mark the wires that go the motor.does it matter which way i hook them up???
February 28th, 2012 at 1:55 am
I have a GE GSD2800. The control panel does not light up properly to show which part of the cycle it’s in. Help please. Thanks
March 7th, 2012 at 3:51 am
I have GE GSD2300r00bb, it was working just fine the other day no unusual noise, today we tried to run it, just a little bit into the cycle, i heard a strange stalling noise that sound like the motor is stuck or something, i put a camera(in a ziplock bag) in the dishwasher to see if the blade is spinning, no spin, the water did squirt for about 1 sec then stop but still leaking out somewater. Is it the motor or the water pump. I just got this dishwasher about 1.5 yrs. Is this something i can fix call the professional. thank you in advance
March 31st, 2012 at 10:06 pm
Wow, that was easy! Worked for the GSD680X model. Thank you so much!
April 1st, 2012 at 11:15 am
FYI, We own a 2 1/2 year old GE Profile dishwasher PDW7880P00SS that came with our new house. The stuck motor problem first occured about six months ago and was easily resolved thanks to this forum. It has now gotten to where the motor sticks on average once every two weeks. As a result, I now store the the kickpanel in the garage and leave my insulated screwdriver and a flashlight on the counter so that I can “kickstart” the motor each time it fails to start. This seems like it would be such a simple thing for GE to resolve. Any insight as to why they have not been able to fix this common defect?
April 14th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
We have a GE GSD_500G-02AW. Up until about a week ago it has worked just fine. Now it is not cleaning the dishes well, and items on the top shelf are often dirty afterwards. Junk on the bottom of the upside-down glasses and food left on bowls on the top shelf. I ran an empty cycle, and periodically stopped tit and check the interior. The water is hot and coming in and there is about two inches on the bottom before it drains. It drains completely. With nothing in it, the interior appears to be clean, and I do not see any obvious food items in the drain area. Not sure how to check that the tower is extending. Your thoughts?
April 30th, 2012 at 3:15 am
Thanks God! Thanks Digi!
You saved me!!
August 9th, 2012 at 2:21 am
We have a GE model GSD3200 and it fills with water and then does nothing else…any ideas on how to resolve and get the dishwashe running?
August 23rd, 2012 at 2:13 am
I have a GE dishwasher (GSC1200X04) and it makes such a loud noise when it is running. What could this possibly be? How can I check it?
August 27th, 2012 at 3:15 am
HEY THANK YOU FOR THIS TIPS I WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY DISHWASHER AND I READ WHAT YOU POST HERE AND NOW I SAVED MY SELF SOME MONEY ON BUYING A NEWONE THANKS AGAIN.
December 4th, 2012 at 12:39 am
I am having about the same problem but its a loud buzzing sound then it will kick over and start sounding like its washing but it isent the model number is GSC3506J00WWW
January 5th, 2013 at 4:19 pm
This one worked for me. Thank you! I still want a new dishwasher, but this trick saved me for at least a few more months.
May 9th, 2013 at 3:56 pm
Hi, we are doing an appliance update for an elderly client - the appliances were about 30 years old, so it’s time. Except for the dishwasher. It looks pretty new and still runs fine. Is there a way to just change out the black front panel so that it matches the other appliances (white enamel) a little more closely? That way, we could keep it for as long as it still runs. Or should we just sell it online?
It’s a GE Potscrubber 720 serial # 206C1513P001
And we have a Frigidaire dishwasher FFBD2411NW on order.
Thanks!
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