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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Dishwasher Drain Pump Replacement #WD35X20875
GE Dishwasher Drain Pump Replacement #WD35X20875
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$167.92Estimated Savings
$112.5009:54
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drain pump on GE dishwashers. The most common reasons for replacing the drain pump are when the dishwasher is noisy when draining and cleaning any debris from it does not fix the problem, or when the dishwasher does not drain and testing it proves it is defective.
All of the information in this drain pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, channel-lock pliers, 5/16” socket or nut driver, pliers, small flat-head screwdriver
All of the information in this drain pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, channel-lock pliers, 5/16” socket or nut driver, pliers, small flat-head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the drain pump and wire harness in 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
Remove the insulating blanket then tip the dishwasher back so it rests on its back panel.
14
Now unthread the screws securing the drip tray.
15
Remove the tray.
16
Loosen the screw to release the retaining clamp securing the outgoing hose to the drain pump.
17
Pull the hose off.
18
You can use pliers to help break off the clamp securing the incoming hose to the pump.
19
Detach the old pump from the support rod.
20
Remove the cover and disconnect the wire connecter.
21
Next, remove the two inner screws securing the control board support panel.
22
Disconnect the door wire connecter from the panel.
23
Pull the support panel out and disconnect the main control board wires.
24
Next, disconnect the heating element wires and the circulation pump wire connecter.
25
Detach the thermistor and unclip the harness to fully remove.
26
You’re now ready to install the new drain pump and wire harness.
27
Snap the wire harness retaining clip onto the frame and clip the thermistor on to the bottom of the tank.
28
Connect the wire connecter to the circulation pump and connect the heating element wires to the terminals.
29
Connect the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals on the control board.
30
With the wires aligned in the slot, reposition the support panel and replace the screws to secure.
31
Connect the door wire connecter.
32
Now connect the drain pump wire connecter to the new pump and align the cover.
33
Attach the new pump to the support rod.
34
Make sure the retaining clamp is intact on the outgoing hose and position a new clamp on the incoming hose.
35
Slide the hoses onto the appropriate ports on the new pump.
36
Tighten the clamps.
37
Reposition the drip tray and secure it with the screws.
38
Return the dishwasher to its upright position and realign the insulating blanket.
39
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
40
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
41
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
42
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
43
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
44
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
45
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
46
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
47
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
48
Replace any insulation then reposition the lower access panel.
49
Secure it with the screws.
50
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 drain pump on GE dishwashers. The most common reasons for replacing the drain pump are when the dishwasher is noisy when draining and cleaning any debris from it does not fix the problem, or when the dishwasher does not drain and testing it proves it is defective.
All of the information in this drain pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, channel-lock pliers, 5/16” socket or nut driver, pliers, small flat-head screwdriver
All of the information in this drain pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, channel-lock pliers, 5/16” socket or nut driver, pliers, small flat-head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the drain pump and wire harness in 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
Remove the insulating blanket then tip the dishwasher back so it rests on its back panel.
14
Now unthread the screws securing the drip tray.
15
Remove the tray.
16
Loosen the screw to release the retaining clamp securing the outgoing hose to the drain pump.
17
Pull the hose off.
18
You can use pliers to help break off the clamp securing the incoming hose to the pump.
19
Detach the old pump from the support rod.
20
Remove the cover and disconnect the wire connecter.
21
Next, remove the two inner screws securing the control board support panel.
22
Disconnect the door wire connecter from the panel.
23
Pull the support panel out and disconnect the main control board wires.
24
Next, disconnect the heating element wires and the circulation pump wire connecter.
25
Detach the thermistor and unclip the harness to fully remove.
26
You’re now ready to install the new drain pump and wire harness.
27
Snap the wire harness retaining clip onto the frame and clip the thermistor on to the bottom of the tank.
28
Connect the wire connecter to the circulation pump and connect the heating element wires to the terminals.
29
Connect the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals on the control board.
30
With the wires aligned in the slot, reposition the support panel and replace the screws to secure.
31
Connect the door wire connecter.
32
Now connect the drain pump wire connecter to the new pump and align the cover.
33
Attach the new pump to the support rod.
34
Make sure the retaining clamp is intact on the outgoing hose and position a new clamp on the incoming hose.
35
Slide the hoses onto the appropriate ports on the new pump.
36
Tighten the clamps.
37
Reposition the drip tray and secure it with the screws.
38
Return the dishwasher to its upright position and realign the insulating blanket.
39
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
40
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
41
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
42
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
43
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
44
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
45
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
46
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
47
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
48
Replace any insulation then reposition the lower access panel.
49
Secure it with the screws.
50
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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