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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Dishwasher Pump Housing Replacement #WD19X10020
GE Dishwasher Pump Housing Replacement #WD19X10020
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$96.00Estimated Savings
$112.5008:16
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the pump housing on GE dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the pump housing is if it becomes worn or damaged, causing water to leak out of the dishwasher.
All of the information in this pump housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, Kenmore
All of the information in this pump housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, Kenmore
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the pump housing, you will need to uninstall the dishwasher first.
2
To do this, turn off the power supply to your dishwasher
3
Shut off the water supply valve.
4
Next, remove the screws to release the lower access panels and set the panels aside.
5
Disconnect the water supply line from the inlet valve.
6
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
7
Remove the screw to release the terminal block cover plate.
8
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
9
Use a flathead screwdriver to help remove the strain relief nut and pull the wires out of the junction box.
10
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
11
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
12
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the leveling legs to lower the appliance.
13
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
14
Carefully tilt the dishwasher back so its rear panel rests on a blanket or carpet.
15
Next, disconnect the wire harnesses from the drain solenoid and the motor.
16
Remove the screw the release the support rod.
17
Loosen the clamp securing the chamber hose to the pump housing and pull the hose off.
18
Next, loosen the pump connector and pump housing clamps and pull the pump and motor assembly free.
19
Use pliers to detach the drain solenoid return spring from the mounting bracket.
20
Use a small flathead screwdriver to remove the drain arm retaining clip.
21
Now lift off the drain arm and spring.
22
Remove the screws securing the solenoid mounting bracket and lift the solenoid and bracket off.
23
Next, use pliers to secure the motor shaft as you rotate the cutting blade counter-clockwise to remove.
24
Use a putty knife to remove the suction ring by rotating it clockwise.
25
Lift out the wear ring and retainer.
26
Now, secure the motor shaft and rotate the impeller counter-clockwise to remove.
27
Remove the mounting screws securing the motor and separate the motor from the old pump housing.
28
Use a screwdriver to help push out the seal.
29
You’re now ready to install the new pump housing.
30
We recommend using a new impeller and seal kit to replace the pump housing components.
31
Press the new seal into the pump housing.
32
Position the motor and secure it with the mounting screws.
33
Secure the motor shaft and rotate the impeller clockwise to install.
34
Replace the wear ring and retainer.
35
Thread the suction ring into place and use the putty knife to tighten.
36
Thread the cutting blade into place flange side down and tighten with the pliers.
37
Making sure the plunger is in place align the solenoid and bracket on the housing and secure the screws.
38
Insert the plunger pin into the drain arm and align the arm on the housing shaft.
39
Replace the retaining clip and reconnect the spring to the bracket.
40
Reinstall the pump and motor assembly by inserting the larger inlet port into the sump and the smaller outlet port into the pump connector.
41
Tighten the clamps to secure.
42
Connect the chamber hose and secure the clamp.
43
Align the support rod and secure it with the screw.
44
Reconnect the wire harnesses to both the motor and the drain solenoid.
45
Now carefully lift the dishwasher to its upright position.
46
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
47
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
48
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
49
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
50
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
51
Feed the wires back through the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
52
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
53
Align the cover plate and replace the screw to secure.
54
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
55
Replace the lower access panels and secure them with the screws.
56
You’re now ready to turn the water supply back on as well as the power and confirm that the dishwasher is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the pump housing on GE dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the pump housing is if it becomes worn or damaged, causing water to leak out of the dishwasher.
All of the information in this pump housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, Kenmore
All of the information in this pump housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the pump housing, you will need to uninstall the dishwasher first.
2
To do this, turn off the power supply to your dishwasher
3
Shut off the water supply valve.
4
Next, remove the screws to release the lower access panels and set the panels aside.
5
Disconnect the water supply line from the inlet valve.
6
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
7
Remove the screw to release the terminal block cover plate.
8
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
9
Use a flathead screwdriver to help remove the strain relief nut and pull the wires out of the junction box.
10
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
11
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
12
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the leveling legs to lower the appliance.
13
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
14
Carefully tilt the dishwasher back so its rear panel rests on a blanket or carpet.
15
Next, disconnect the wire harnesses from the drain solenoid and the motor.
16
Remove the screw the release the support rod.
17
Loosen the clamp securing the chamber hose to the pump housing and pull the hose off.
18
Next, loosen the pump connector and pump housing clamps and pull the pump and motor assembly free.
19
Use pliers to detach the drain solenoid return spring from the mounting bracket.
20
Use a small flathead screwdriver to remove the drain arm retaining clip.
21
Now lift off the drain arm and spring.
22
Remove the screws securing the solenoid mounting bracket and lift the solenoid and bracket off.
23
Next, use pliers to secure the motor shaft as you rotate the cutting blade counter-clockwise to remove.
24
Use a putty knife to remove the suction ring by rotating it clockwise.
25
Lift out the wear ring and retainer.
26
Now, secure the motor shaft and rotate the impeller counter-clockwise to remove.
27
Remove the mounting screws securing the motor and separate the motor from the old pump housing.
28
Use a screwdriver to help push out the seal.
29
You’re now ready to install the new pump housing.
30
We recommend using a new impeller and seal kit to replace the pump housing components.
31
Press the new seal into the pump housing.
32
Position the motor and secure it with the mounting screws.
33
Secure the motor shaft and rotate the impeller clockwise to install.
34
Replace the wear ring and retainer.
35
Thread the suction ring into place and use the putty knife to tighten.
36
Thread the cutting blade into place flange side down and tighten with the pliers.
37
Making sure the plunger is in place align the solenoid and bracket on the housing and secure the screws.
38
Insert the plunger pin into the drain arm and align the arm on the housing shaft.
39
Replace the retaining clip and reconnect the spring to the bracket.
40
Reinstall the pump and motor assembly by inserting the larger inlet port into the sump and the smaller outlet port into the pump connector.
41
Tighten the clamps to secure.
42
Connect the chamber hose and secure the clamp.
43
Align the support rod and secure it with the screw.
44
Reconnect the wire harnesses to both the motor and the drain solenoid.
45
Now carefully lift the dishwasher to its upright position.
46
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
47
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
48
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
49
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
50
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
51
Feed the wires back through the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
52
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
53
Align the cover plate and replace the screw to secure.
54
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
55
Replace the lower access panels and secure them with the screws.
56
You’re now ready to turn the water supply back on as well as the power and confirm that the dishwasher is functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Pump Housing
$96.00
Total$0.00
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