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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Dishwasher Pump & Motor Assembly Replacement #WD26X10013
GE Dishwasher Pump & Motor Assembly Replacement #WD26X10013
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$198.71Estimated Savings
$112.5007:34
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the pump and motor assembly on a GE dishwasher. The most common reasons for replacing the pump and motor are when the dishwasher doesn't clean, is leaking from the motor area, is making noise, or won't drain.
All of the information in this pump and motor assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
All of the information in this pump and motor assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the pump and motor assembly in your dishwasher, we recommend uninstalling the appliance first for better access. 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 or panels and remove them.
4
Use a 5/8th inch wrench to help unthread the water supply line from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
5
Next, use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover. Then pull the cover off.
6
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
7
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
8
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
9
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
10
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
11
Now very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
12
Tip the dishwasher back so it rests on its rear panel.
13
Disconnect the wire harnesses from the motor and the solenoid.
14
Use the quarter-inch socket or nut driver to loosen the clamp securing the chamber hose to the pump then detach the hose.
15
Do the same to detach the upper spray tube from the pump.
16
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to remove the screw securing the support rod.
17
Loosen the clamps to release the old pump and motor assembly from the dishwasher.
18
Prepare the new pump and motor assembly for installation by removing the rubber cap from the outlet port.
19
Now install the assembly by inserting the inlet port into the sump as you align the outlet port with the pump connecter.
20
Tighten the clamps to secure.
21
Position the support rod and replace the screw to secure.
22
Attach the upper spray tube and the chamber hose to the appropriate ports on the new pump and tighten the clamps.
23
Connect the wire harnesses to the terminals on the motor and the solenoid.
24
Return the dishwasher to its upright position.
25
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
26
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
27
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
28
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
29
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
30
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
31
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
32
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
33
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
34
Reposition the lower access panel or panels and replace the screws to secure.
35
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 repair instructions for replacing the pump and motor assembly on a GE dishwasher. The most common reasons for replacing the pump and motor are when the dishwasher doesn't clean, is leaking from the motor area, is making noise, or won't drain.
All of the information in this pump and motor assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
All of the information in this pump and motor assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the pump and motor assembly in your dishwasher, we recommend uninstalling the appliance first for better access. 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 or panels and remove them.
4
Use a 5/8th inch wrench to help unthread the water supply line from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
5
Next, use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover. Then pull the cover off.
6
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
7
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
8
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
9
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
10
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
11
Now very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
12
Tip the dishwasher back so it rests on its rear panel.
13
Disconnect the wire harnesses from the motor and the solenoid.
14
Use the quarter-inch socket or nut driver to loosen the clamp securing the chamber hose to the pump then detach the hose.
15
Do the same to detach the upper spray tube from the pump.
16
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to remove the screw securing the support rod.
17
Loosen the clamps to release the old pump and motor assembly from the dishwasher.
18
Prepare the new pump and motor assembly for installation by removing the rubber cap from the outlet port.
19
Now install the assembly by inserting the inlet port into the sump as you align the outlet port with the pump connecter.
20
Tighten the clamps to secure.
21
Position the support rod and replace the screw to secure.
22
Attach the upper spray tube and the chamber hose to the appropriate ports on the new pump and tighten the clamps.
23
Connect the wire harnesses to the terminals on the motor and the solenoid.
24
Return the dishwasher to its upright position.
25
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
26
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
27
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
28
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
29
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
30
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
31
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
32
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
33
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
34
Reposition the lower access panel or panels and replace the screws to secure.
35
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
Parts Needed
Pump and Motor Assembly
$198.71
Total$0.00
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