DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water supply tube on GE dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the water supply tube is if it is cracked or otherwise damaged in any way, which can cause the wash arms to not get enough water pressure to clean the dishes.
All of the information in this water supply tube replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: small flat-head screwdriver, 1/4” socket or nut driver.
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the water supply tube in your dishwasher first remove the lower dish rack.
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Pull the upper rack forward and depress the retaining tabs to fully remove the rack.
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Use a small flat-head screwdriver to release the support tabs to detach the upper wash arm.
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Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the water supply tube to the top of the tank.
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Pull the tabs back to release the tube from the rear of the tank then bend the tube forward to release it from the pump housing.
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Prepare the new water supply tube for installation by transferring the gasket, the heating element support and the adapter port from the old tube to the new one.
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Now align the heating element in the support as you insert the tube into the pump housing.
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Snap the adapter port into place on the rear tank retaining bracket.
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Align the tube on the upper support, snap it into position and rethread the screw.
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Align upper wash arm on the water supply tube and snap it into place.
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Realign the upper dish rack on the support rails and push forward to lock it into place.
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Replace the lower rack to complete the repair.