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Kelvinator Dishwasher not draining
If your Kelvinator dishwasher is not draining and you are left with standing water at the bottom, start with the most common cause: clogged sump filters. A blocked coarse filter or fine filter in the sump can restrict water flow and lead to a dishwasher clogged drain condition. If the filters are clear, the next likely problem is a failed drain pump. When the drain pump motor loses continuity or gets power but will not run, the dishwasher water is not draining through the drain hose as it should. After that, check the control board, since it supplies power to the drain pump and can keep a dishwasher drain pump from working if it fails. Less common causes include a broken drain impeller, a bad drain solenoid kit that will not open the drain valve, or a clogged or faulty drain valve. These are all common reasons a Kelvinator dishwasher is not draining properly. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact Kelvinator replacement part for your dishwasher, whether you need a sump filter, drain pump, control board, drain impeller, drain solenoid kit, or drain valve.
01 - Clogged Sump Filters
The sump assembly, located at the bottom of the dishwasher tub, contains the pump motor or motors to both circulate and drain the water. There are usually two filters in this assembly to strain food particles: a course filter and a fine filter. If the filters are clogged, the unit will get low water flow and poor washability. To clean filters, remove them from the sump and wash them with soap, warm water, and brush. If the filters are damaged, they should be replaced.
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02 - Kelvinator Dishwasher Drain Pump
The drain pump uses an impeller to force water through the drain hose. If the drain pump motor is not working, the dishwasher won’t drain. To determine if the drain pump is defective, check the pump motor for continuity using a multimeter. If the motor does not have continuity, or if is getting power but won’t run, replace the drain pump. Drain pumps are not repairable—if the drain pump is defective, you must replace it.
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03 - Kelvinator Dishwasher Control Board
A dishwasher's control board provides power to nearly every electrical component in the dishwasher. A faulty board may be unable to supply power to the drain pump, preventing it from drawing the water out of the tank and forcing it through the drain hose to the garbage disposal or sink drain pipe.
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04 - Kelvinator Dishwasher Drain Impeller
The drain impeller pushes water through the drain hose and into the garbage disposer or drain line. If the impeller is broken, replace it.
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05 - Kelvinator Dishwasher Drain Solenoid Kit
The drain solenoid opens the drain valve to allow the water to exit the dishwasher. If the drain solenoid fails the valve will not open causing the dishwasher not to drain.
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06 - Kelvinator Dishwasher Drain Valve
Over time, the drain valve can get clogged with debris. To ensure that water can flow through the drain valve, clean out the valve. If the drain valve is clear of debris but it still won’t actuate, replace it. Drain valves are not repairable—if the drain valve is defective, you must replace it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Kelvinator dishwasher not draining and leaving standing water in the bottom?
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