DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the float on a GE dishwasher. The most common reasons for replacing the float are when the dishwasher is not filling or is over-filling.
All of the information for this float replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, RCA, Hotpoint, Americana
Step-By-Step Instructions1
As with any repair, be sure to turn off the power supply to your dishwasher before beginning.
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To replace the float, your first step is to remove the lower dish rack.
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Next, remove the screw securing the heating element support rod and pull the rod off.
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Lift off the float cover and the old float.
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Install the new float by positioning it on the stem.
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Replace the float cover.
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Reposition the support rod on the heating element and reinstall the screw.
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You’re now ready to turn the power supply back on and confirm that the dishwasher is functioning properly.