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GE Dishwasher leaking from motor area
If your GE dishwasher is leaking from the motor area, start by pinpointing where the water is coming from under the tub. In most cases, a GE dishwasher leaking from pump area or leaking under motor is caused by a failed motor shaft seal, so the shaft seal is the first part to check. On some models, you may replace the seal by itself, while others use an impeller and seal kit or a full seal kit. If the leak has damaged more of the pump, or the motor shaft is rusted, the pump and motor assembly is often the next likely fix. After that, check the water inlet valve for cracks and inspect the drain hose for splits, pinholes, or a loose connection at the drain pump outlet. A GE dishwasher leaking from motor area can look like a major problem, but it is often a worn seal or hose issue rather than a complete machine failure. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact GE shaft seal, impeller and seal kit, seal kit, pump and motor assembly, water inlet valve, or drain hose that fits your dishwasher.
01 - GE Dishwasher Shaft Seal
First, try to determine the source of the leak. If the water is leaking from the motor shaft area, the motor shaft seal is likely defective. If the seal is defective, replace it. (Some manufacturers sell the seal independently of the impeller. Other manufacturers require that you purchase the impeller and seal together. Still other manufacturers require that you purchase the entire pump and motor assembly instead of the impeller and seal. It is more cost effective to replace the seal kit rather than the impeller and seal.)
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02 - GE Dishwasher Impeller and Seal Kit
First, try to determine the source of the leak. If the water is leaking from the motor shaft area, the motor shaft seal is likely defective. If the seal is defective, replace it. (Some manufacturers sell the seal independently of the impeller. Other manufacturers require that you purchase the impeller and seal together. Still other manufacturers require that you purchase the entire pump and motor assembly instead of the impeller and seal. It is usually more cost effective to replace the impeller and seal kit rather than the pump and motor assembly.)
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03 - GE Dishwasher Seal Kit
First, try to determine the source of the leak. If the water is leaking from the motor shaft area, the motor shaft seal is likely defective. If the seal is defective, replace it. (Some manufacturers sell the seal independently of the impeller. Other manufacturers require that you purchase the impeller and seal together. Still other manufacturers require that you purchase the entire pump and motor assembly instead of the impeller and seal. It is more cost effective to replace the seal kit rather than the impeller and seal.)
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04 - GE Dishwasher Pump and Motor Assembly
If the dishwasher is leaking water from the motor area, the entire pump and motor assembly need to be replaced. First, try to determine the source of the leak. If the water is leaking from the drain pump, the impeller and seal is likely the cause. On most dishwashers, you can replace the impeller and seal kit independently of the drain pump. However, if you do not want to disassemble the pump, or if the impeller and seal kit is not available separately, you can replace the entire pump and motor assembly. In addition, if the motor shaft is rusted and the new impeller won’t fit onto the shaft, replace the pump and motor asse...
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05 - GE Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve
A dishwasher's water inlet valve opens following a short drain cycle to fill the tank with water in preparation for the wash cycle. If the inlet valve is cracked or damaged, the dishwasher can leak water near the motor area beneath the dishwasher tank.
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06 - GE Dishwasher Drain Hose
A dishwasher leak near the motor area could be caused by damaged drain hose. Confirm the hose is secured to the drain pump outlet port and check for any cracks or holes in the hose itself. Replace a damaged drain hose with a new one.
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