Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Dishwasher Drain Hose Replacement, High Loop #WD24X10067

GE Dishwasher Drain Hose Replacement, High Loop #WD24X10067

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the high loop drain hose in GE dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the high loop drain hose is if it is leaking; you can also remove it to unclog it if it is clogged but not damaged.

All of the information in this hose replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE

Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, 5/16” socket or nut driver

Step By Step Instructions

1
To replace the high loop drain hose on your dishwasher, you will need to uninstall the appliance first. To do this, turn off the power to your dishwasher
2
Shut off the water supply valve.
3
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the lower access panel.
4
Remove the panel along with any insulation.
5
Use channel –lock pliers to help unthread the water supply line fitting from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Next, use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover. Then pull the cover off.
7
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
8
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
9
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
10
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
11
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
12
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
13
Use the 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to loosen the retaining clamp then pull the drain hose extension free of the high loop hose.
14
Move the insulating blanket out-of-the-way.
15
Now use the quarter inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to loosen the retaining clamp securing the hose to the drain pump.
16
Pull the hose free of the pump.
17
Unhook the old hose from the retaining clip to fully remove.
18
Prepare the new high loop drain hose for installation by transferring the retaining clamp from the old hose to the new one.
19
Now attach the new hose to the drain pump and secure it with the retaining clamp.
20
Hook the hose onto the retaining clip and use a zip-tie to secure the hose approximately two feet below the clip.
21
Reposition the insulating blanket.
22
Connect the drain hose extension to the new high loop hose then tighten the screw to secure the clamp.
23
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
24
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
25
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
26
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
27
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
28
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
29
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
30
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
31
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
32
Replace any insulation then reposition the lower access panel.
33
Secure it with the screws.
34
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the high loop drain hose in GE dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the high loop drain hose is if it is leaking; you can also remove it to unclog it if it is clogged but not damaged.

All of the information in this hose replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE

Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, 5/16” socket or nut driver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the high loop drain hose on your dishwasher, you will need to uninstall the appliance first. To do this, turn off the power to your dishwasher
2
Shut off the water supply valve.
3
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the lower access panel.
4
Remove the panel along with any insulation.
5
Use channel –lock pliers to help unthread the water supply line fitting from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Next, use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover. Then pull the cover off.
7
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
8
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
9
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
10
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
11
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
12
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
13
Use the 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to loosen the retaining clamp then pull the drain hose extension free of the high loop hose.
14
Move the insulating blanket out-of-the-way.
15
Now use the quarter inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to loosen the retaining clamp securing the hose to the drain pump.
16
Pull the hose free of the pump.
17
Unhook the old hose from the retaining clip to fully remove.
18
Prepare the new high loop drain hose for installation by transferring the retaining clamp from the old hose to the new one.
19
Now attach the new hose to the drain pump and secure it with the retaining clamp.
20
Hook the hose onto the retaining clip and use a zip-tie to secure the hose approximately two feet below the clip.
21
Reposition the insulating blanket.
22
Connect the drain hose extension to the new high loop hose then tighten the screw to secure the clamp.
23
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
24
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
25
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
26
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
27
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
28
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
29
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
30
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
31
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
32
Replace any insulation then reposition the lower access panel.
33
Secure it with the screws.
34
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power and your dishwasher should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Dishwasher
Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Cleaner
Cleaner
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