Questions tagged [dishwasher]
For questions about large appliances that automatically wash dishes.
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Sanity check on hot water line for dishwasher installation where there wasn't one before
Here's how the sink currently is hooked up:
Rear shut off valves:
Front hookups to sink:
The approach I was looking at - after significant confusion at home depot (I'm honestly still a bit confused)...
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Dishwasher chassis outputting an AC voltage
I've recently noticed that touching the metal interior of my dishwasher gives me a slight tingling. I put that (stupidly) to static electricity.
For "fun" I then decided to touch a finger on the ...
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dishwasher leak from bottom front middle upon start of cycle
My dishwasher has been leaking some from the bottom of the door in the middle. There is no gasket there, so that is not the problem. My air gap was clogged, could that have exascerbated the issue? ...
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PP 1 1/2“ tubular f409 doesn't fit 1 1/2” WYE nor 1 1/4" WYE
Beginner with Plumbing here. I'm installing a dishwasher and I believe I'm working with a non-standard drain pipe (between two sinks) where I would like to connect a WYE fitting (to connect the ...
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Can I remove the pump in my dishwasher to clean it?
My GE GDWF400VWW is making a noise like something stuck in the pump. Can I remove the pump and clean it out? Do you have a video that would help me visualise?
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Testing dishwasher drain hose after snaking cloggage but before putting back
My dishwasher (Samsung DMT400RHS) stopped working (it would turn itself off 10-15 min after start) and I determined it was because the drain hose/assembly was clogged so it couldn't flush out. I took ...
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Water backing into dishwasher WITH new check valve and loop in place?
So this is really baffling... Our GE Profile dishwasher is having an issue with dirty water backing into it while it's off. We've had the dishwasher for years with no issues, it just recently started ...
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Dishwasher leaking when we add item during cycle
We have a Kenmore dishwasher (model 665.13749) that leaks when we open it during a cycle to add an item. We are doing this according to the directions, opening the door very slightly until the washer ...
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Getting a countertop dishwasher to work in a convenient manner
I purchased a Koldfront countertop dishwasher for an old home I've just bought.
I'm up to my knees in expenses and projects, so I don't want to get into anything major, like having a plumber trying ...
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Hooking up drain in dishwasher
I have a 2 yr old Bosch dishwasher that does not drain into the sink drain but straight down into a pipe in the ceiling below. That pipe has the proper P trap etc and worked well for my previous ...
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How can I connect dishwasher waste pipe to sink waste pipe?
I moved in recently in our new home and when we put the dishwasher on a gush of water appeared on the floor. I turned off the dishwasher and took a look under the sink to find the waste pipe was ...
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What problems could I check for with a low-pressure dishwasher pump?
I have a GE Potscrubber 850 dishwasher that is not washing dishes (no water comes out during cycle). Here is what I have tried:
I cleaned out the float valve, and it appears to be functioning.
I ...
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Kenmore Dishwasher Leaking
I have a Kenmore 665.13549N412 dishwasher. It seems to be leaking during the dry cycle only out of the left corner if you are facing the dishwasher with the door closed.
I have replaced the inner ...
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Dishwasher squeals right during start up?
Not much to it. I can provide model and all that stuff but don't think it is pertinate. Dishwasher squeals/whistles high-pitched right when it is starting up. The rest of the one hour cycle no ...
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Dishwasher wires twice
I removed my old dishwasher and found that it was wired to the wall and another wire ran behind a plug box under the sink. Why would there be two wires? And do I need to hook the new dishwasher up to ...
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Kenmore portable dishwasher is neither heating nor washing
My Kenmore portable dishwasher -- model 66517482N710, <2y/o I believe -- is not working. When I turn it on, it drains, fills, then pauses for a while (10-20 minutes, or maybe more?) then just ...
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Dishwasher drain hose getting dirty - what's wrong with my setup?
I've installed a built-in Kenmore dishwasher about 7-8 months ago after following the high drain loop method and today I found out that my drain hose looks like this, which I assume isn't normal. ...
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Whirlpool Gold WDT790SAYM3 motor not running during wash cycle
I have a Whirlpool Gold WDT790SAYM3 that's stopped running a few days ago. When I start a normal cycle w\ high heat it fills for about 30 seconds, then over the next few minutes I hear a few clicks ...
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Repairing Broken Slider Inside Bosch Dishwasher
The left-hand drawer slide that holds the upper rack of my circa 2003 Bosch dishwasher has completely broken off. It looks like it was spot-welded to the stainless interior in two places, and both ...
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Reverse osmosis water filter installation
I am currently attempting to install a reverse osmosis water filtration system in the cabinet underneath my kitchen sink next to a refrigerator. The system comes with a faucet which appears to get it'...
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dishwasher wiring
so the power cable I need to hook up to dishwasher has one white one tanish color and then the ground so do I go white whit black to the tanish and then green to ground the bare copper one?
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Is it safe to unclog the kitchen sink while letting the dishwasher run?
I am unclogging my kitchen sink with a chemical liquid while having my dishwasher running. Is it safe to do so? I'm afraid the chemical liquid may enter the dishwasher while it is running.
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GE dishwasher (model: GSD03230Z01WW) does not drain
My GE dishwasher won’t drain. Washer is washing, but doesn’t drain. Ending the washing cycle, there’s not hum.
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NEC 422.16(B)(2) Built-in Dishwashers and Trash Compactors Requirement
According to the titled part of NEC, "(4)Receptacles shall be located to protect against physical damage to the flexible cord."
I have installed a dishwasher recently, but the plugged to a receptacle ...
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What is the maximum length I can extend the water supply/drain hose coupling for my PORTABLE DISHWASHER?
I just purchased a full-size, portable dishwasher (Maytag). The water supply/drain hose coupling is not very long and I would like to extend it to approximately 10 feet long.
- Is there a maximum ...
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Dishwasher Leaks
While running the dishwasher water leaks heavily out of the bottom front. I replaced the seal to no effect. I then noted that while the dishwasher is running there is a lot of standing water in the ...
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Dishwasher part issue: Gasket holder
I have a Samsung dishwasher (Model: DW80F800UWS/AC). The part holding the gasket in place in the tub is broken and sticking out. Since it was pretty sharp, I pulled it all out.
Turns out that the ...
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Kenmore dishwasher - replaced broken heating element but still not fully drying
I have a Kenmore dishwasher, model 665.13073K210. It also reads 13073K 583-0 inside the door. Some time ago I noticed that dishes were not getting dry like they had been, and after the cycle ...
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Are these dishwasher 'symptoms' consistent with a blocked drainage hose
I believe that my dishwasher's drainage hose is partially blocked. Are the following symptoms all consistent with / explained by that, or is there something else I should be worried about?
Not fully ...
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Swan SDW2011B dishwasher water inlet error
I've just bought a second hand Swan SDW2011B dishwasher. After connecting it to the water mains I decided to try it and run an empty washing cycle.
When turned on I can hear the water outlet pump ...
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Bosch Dishwasher (smv50c00gb/06) Seems To Stop At Random
My bosch dishwasher seems to be stopping at random points, and never starts again, it needs to be plugged out and plugged back in and then it continues as normal.
It's integrated so I pulled it out, ...
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My dishwasher suddenly stopped working, and I don’t know much about electricity. Any tips
Hello!
Recently our dishwasher stopped working in our apartment. The plug above it and the garbage disposal also stopped working, leading me to believe it’s a power issue. I followed the wires and ...
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Bypassing the door sensor of a dish washer
My dishwasher refuses to start.
At first this was intermittent, now it is a permanent fault.
The dishwasher thinks the door is open, but it is not.
Machine in question: DCS DD24DUT7 88645-A
I'm ...
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Why would a power surge kill my dishwasher, and another surge bring it back to life?
This one is strange. My house seems to have electrical issues - we used to burn out lots of light bulbs way too frequently, some of the outlets can't be used, and blackouts kill my appliances. Last ...
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Dishwasher drain line goes from the bottom of the counter and up to the airgap…will this get clogged easily?
I'm concerned that the typical drain hose installation of my dishwasher is susceptible to food particles getting stuck (due to gravity) in the bottom part of the drain line between the dishwasher and ...
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Kenmore dishwasher will not drain after the end of its cycle
I have a Kenmore dishwasher model number 665.13293K113. It runs a full cycle but will not empty out the water.
I took the hose apart ran, water through it, and it works fine.
I disconnected the ...
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fix for MAYTAG MDB8959AWW JETCLEAN PLUS SERIES FULLY INTEGRATED DISHWASHER
We bought this dishwasher machine in 2011. It worked fine for the last 6 years. Then, recently we noticed that several times it worked through the whole night, and then finished. I noticed yesterday ...
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Dishwasher and outlet doesn't work
During Thanksgiving I believe my wife must have overloaded an electrical outlet that must be connected to our dishwasher somehow but now neither work and I've tried all of the breakers in my electric ...
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How can I drain a dishwasher without an adjacent sink trap?
I am finishing the basement and have already done the plumbing and framing. Now I consider to add cabinet to a room. The cabinet will have a dishwasher so I have to tackle the drain connection. I do ...
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dishwasher not spraying hot water DW60
I've bought a house that came with an integrated new world DW60 dishwasher
the house had been empty for a number of months.
It worked fine for at least 1 load but now it doesnt enter the wash cycle.
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Fitting a dishwasher into integrated cabinets
I want to fit a dishwasher into the kitchen of my new house. There is an ideal place for it next to the washing machine, however as the washing machine is integrated, it looks like it's attached to ...
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what type of sheet metal screws are harder than stainless steel?
I am trying to repair my dishwasher that has a stainless interior. I need to use stainless sheet metal screws so they wont corrode. I've got holes drilled and the screws go into the thin stainless ...
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Whirlpool dishwasher having issues, what would cause these symptoms?
I have a Whirlpool dishwasher (type 575-0). Over the weekend, the dishwasher control buttons simply stopped working. No LEDs came on when the button was pushed, dishwasher didn't start, nothing.
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What are typical power use, pressure, and volume for domestic dishwasher pumps
I have just replace my dishwasher. The walls (plastic) had a crack running the length of all 3 sides. It's given us 15 year's service, so it has paid it's dues.
When I pulled it it was still ...
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How do I connect a garbage disposal into a single hot outlet?
We just moved into our new house. When putting in the new dishwasher I found that the old dishwasher was hardwired into the BLACK WHITE BARE black shielded wire going directly to the breaker box. The ...
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How to get rid of a smell that has permeated the walls of a dishwasher
The other day, we ran a load of dishes in our dishwasher and one of the containers had been holding a particularly fragrant spice in it. After the load was done, we found that the dishwasher itself ...
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How many screws are used to mount a custom panel on Bosch 800 plus dishwashers?
... I only see 4 holes - two at the top, two near the middle (vertically). Is that it or are there additional locations?
