GE Dishwasher not HEATING or DRYING or CLEANING dishes? TOP 4 FIXES

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@BreakFixRepair 5 лет назад

Flood Switch: amzn.to/2DOyy2o - Did one of these top 4 fixes fix your dishwasher that wouldn't heat, dry, or clean your dishes? If it did, let me know what fixed your dishwasher in the comments section below! Check below and in the description for a link to each of the parts listed. Also make sure to keep your dishwasher clean with the cleaning products suggested in the description. If there's anything else I can help with, please let me know! Have a great day! TCO (Thermal Cutoff) reset: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MDRmLQVduRw.html Updated video with new tips: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jrBfyCy9Hso.html How to replace a flood switch: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--pXvzmCl00M.html 30 day Amazon Prime Trial: amzn.to/2EpGB67 Flood Switch: amzn.to/2DOyy2o WD21X10519 GE Appliance Switch Flood Asm by GE Heating Element: amzn.to/2Lka5qc Main Control Board: amzn.to/2M8X9Uc Control Board: amzn.to/34PxXcL Cascade Platinum: amzn.to/35ZCNEy Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner: amzn.to/2Rq6TgB Affresh Dishwasher Cleaner: amzn.to/353unuO Cascade Rinse Aid Platinum: amzn.to/35ZCNEy 1/4" Nut Driver - amzn.to/2Ye0pCP Paper Towels - amzn.to/2rVyCuy Pickup Magnet - amzn.to/2DHc7fN If you want to support my channel, please join my Patreon page: www.patreon.com/BreakFixRepair

@luvely1062 5 лет назад

How do I take off the flood catch? Looks like mine is pretty dirty in there but I can't get it off

@n0bdy369 4 года назад

Super informative and helpful without being overly extensive!! I haven’t started yet, but you seriously eased my mind on the complexity of this issue! I’ll update when I’m done. (The only negative feedback I have so far, the glare from the window behind you. But that’s my issue, not yours. Lol!)

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

@@michie5513 Did you replace the flood switch? I have seen a couple of times it takes 1-2 full cycles before it "kicks in" for some reason. Also be sure to run your hot water until it is at max temperature at the sink next to the dishwasher. Hope this helps.

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

@@michie5513 let me know what you find! Thanks!!

@tinyku 3 года назад

@@michie5513 there is actually a service mode that allows you to test there are a few different manuals but here is one drive.google.com/open?id=1M-G9W3HiaYnihdB5Cy-jfSPoVf8DZ7j7 we had about a 4 year old dishwasher and had to replace the board and circulation pump but the service mode lets you run tests that can help

@pitbulldadof3781 5 лет назад

Turn down that music please so we can hear you.

@ralphbell1786 5 лет назад

I second the motion. Better yet, just get rid of it. I appreciate the video though, thanks.

@townstown 4 года назад

I came to make the same comment. Seriously. What is with people and stupid synth music in these videos. It's louder than the guy talking. Fortunately, it's mostly a different frequency, but what's the point?

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

Sorry guys, I never intended for the music to be louder than my own voice. My intent was just to have a light background noise to help maintain attention. I thought I had turned the volume down enough during editing but I guess not! I appreciate the positive feedback. Thank you for watching.

@GodsSon1982 4 года назад

I like the music as it makes it slightly more enjoyable. I'll just turn it down more as suggested here.

@sheldonoetter3935 4 года назад

Get rid of it!

@cbabs3865 4 года назад

I have to let you know, my GE dishwasher was not drying, I called a repairman, he looked at it, and thought it was the thermostat. He ordered the part, it took a week, he replaced it, no difference. He then told me it was the circuit board and those are too expensive to fix, so I might as well look at a new dishwasher. His trip to the house cost $70 dollars. And a new unit would have cost $600.00. (He did not charge me for the new thermostat) But instead, I bought the flood switch you recommended with the nut driver, and 25 minutes later my dishwasher is as good as new. I am not all that handy by the way. Thank you so much for this vid!!

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

I hate you paid all that money for it to not be fixed but certainly glad you found this video before you bought a new dishwasher! Glad it helped you out! Thank you!

@mikeberkenbile706 3 года назад

Your advice was spot on. My 5 y/o dishwasher suddenly stopped drying. I removed, cleaned and reinstalled the flood switch assembly. It appears a few chia seeds had accumulated enough to influence the performance of the switch. A 15 min fix. Thanks!

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Woohoo thanks!! Glad it helped. Cleaning mine unfortunately did not help. Have a great day.

@DadofThreeGreatKids 4 года назад

Thank you for breaking down the most likely to the least likely problem. It saved me a lot of time and money putting in the wrong part. It only took me twenty minutes to replace the float switch from the time I grabbed my toolbox until I was putting it away. Much appreciated. My local family-owned appliance store had the part for me in two days for less than Amazon.

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

Glad this helped out! Thanks for your comment!

@paprboy21 3 года назад

You just literally saved me hundreds of dollars in repair. Flood switch you linked to on Amazon - $25. Seeing how to replace it (without getting water under dishwasher or losing screws) - PRICELESS! Thanks so much!!!

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Thanks for taking the time to write this great comment. Glad I could be of help! Have a great day!

@robynvan5123 3 года назад

I replaced the heating element before I seen this video and it didnt change anything. Automatically you think it's not heating, so must be the element. So i ran a cleaner tab thru, while waiting for the flood switch to come in the mail. I replaced the flood switch today and I almost had a steamed burned hand while checking on it. YES!!! Thank you!!!

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Glad this helped!!

@wendyhelms8852 4 года назад

Thank you so much. My GE dishwasher stopped drying. I watch your video and replaced the flood switch today. Everything is working like new.

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

Wonderful! Glad it’s all working great now. Thanks for watching! Have a wonderful day!

@alucard1947 3 года назад

I appreciate you making the video. I have a Kenmore dishwasher even though it is a different manufacturer your video was helpful. I already changed the heating element, still wouldn't work. As soon as you mentioned the flood switch I took it out and was dirty. I cleaned it put it back in and worked ☺️ great. Thank you

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Woohoo! Thanks for the great comment!

@patticusuf 2 года назад

I saw your other video on the flood switch. I ordered a new one AND a new heating element just in case it was either or both. As I'm waiting for them to arrive, I saw this video and found out about the rinse aid. That was the fix! $5 repair instead of $30-$80. THANK YOU

@BreakFixRepair 2 года назад

Hate you had to order those for the rinse aid to fix it. Honestly I’d probably send the heating element back and keep the flood switch. Those suckers seem to go bad pretty often! Glad the videos helped though. Have a great day!

@nathanieltowler9852 3 года назад

Great content man! My dishwasher was overflowing because my flood switch was just dirty and your other video showed me how to replace it! I love your energy man! Keep up the good work

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Thank you! Im not sure how I missed your comment but glad I could help out! Have a great day.

@hawkhollow9990 2 года назад

Thank you for the great information. I only had to replace the float switch luckily. Prices went up since you posted this. It costed me 42 dollars for a GE replacement shipped to my house. Thanks again

@BreakFixRepair 2 года назад

Ah I guess it’s gone up just like everything else :( hopefully it’s still cheaper than having a repair man come out. Thanks for watching!!

@wflyer7985 2 года назад

Brother, you’re da man! My dishes hadn’t been drying in over two years! I thought I was looking at a having to spend $$$ to fix. Turns out it was the flood switch. I removed it, washed it out, and now it’s drying! Thank you for your help!

@BreakFixRepair 2 года назад

Glad it helped out!!!

@gtownj3966 4 года назад

Thank you! Saved me a bunch. The repair guy said it wasn’t worth fixing. Glad I found your video!

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

Glad this worked for you!! Thanks for your comment!

@ShawnSteinbrunner 3 года назад

Thanks, this flood switch solved the problem. Instructions from how to replace the flood switch worked great, all the tips helped me install and works perfect now.

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Wonderful! Thanks for your comment! Glad it helped!

@XtraKargo 5 лет назад

Thank you for the video. Swapped the float switch and it worked a treat. Have a great day.

@BreakFixRepair 5 лет назад

Thank you! I'm glad this worked for you! Hope you have a great day as well, hit that like and subscribe button for me if you haven't already. Thanks again!

@jagablack 2 года назад

New flood sensor fixed my dishwasher as well! Now it runs like a dream!! Thanks so much!!!

@BreakFixRepair 2 года назад

Glad to help out!!

@PiyushBhatt11 Год назад

You are awesome !! Very helpful video. Followed your steps & my Dishwasher issue of no heat got resolved. It was Flood Switch that needed to be replaced. Grateful to you 🙏

@BreakFixRepair Год назад

Thank you so much for the kind words. Genuinely glad to have helped!!! Hope you have a fantastic day!!

@chennanxue123 3 года назад

My dishwasher stopped steaming and heating. It works again after replacing the flood switch! Saved me hundreds of bucks. Thank you, man!

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Woohoo! Glad it helped! Thank you!

@brenthayes411 2 года назад

Please turn down or off that music

@TheGatortooth 2 года назад

I purchased the flood switch and it solved my problem. Thank you sir for the link! Real lifesaver! Back up and running!

@BreakFixRepair 2 года назад

Woohoo!!! Thanks for letting me know!!

@karenwatt3103 2 года назад

I own a GE Profile Dishwasher I replaced the float switch it did not resolve the heating problem but I will say it needed to be replaced regardless. Then I went to the store to buy a rinse aid as I couldn't remember the last time I added it to the dispenser. This did the trick! Thank you so much for this video.

@BreakFixRepair 2 года назад

Woohoo! Glad it helped out. Sometimes it’s the simple things! Have a great day.

@Wondergirl137 3 года назад

Flood switched fixed my problem! I'm glad I came to comments to see it worked.for so.many others as well!

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Thank you for watching and glad it helped out!

@user-on6gd5jl8u 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. I put the rinse aid in and tried it and bingo it got hot. No rinse aid warning or indicator light showed up. I clean the plastic screen add filter regularly. I was getting ready for a project. You took care of it. Thank you so much

@BreakFixRepair 5 месяцев назад

So glad such a simple fix helped! have a great day!

@tbluemel 3 года назад

Great video and a good, logical approach to making this or any other repairs. Going simple and cheap to complex and expensive! Nice!

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Thank you!

@timothykelly2367 2 года назад

Dude!! It worked!! My GE washer wasn’t drying the dishes. Everything was wet. Systematically went through the steps you provided. 1. Rinse Aid was empty. I refilled it but that did t work. 2. I then investigated the flood switch. Come to find out I had broken piece from a plastic fork that gotten lodged in the filter that covers the flood switch. As soon I cleared out debris, my DW started drying again. Thank you!!!!!!

@BreakFixRepair 2 года назад

Wow!! Well, glad you were able to find the problem and fix it. Have a great day!

@johndyer7526 3 года назад

Very nice video. Thank you after scrolling thru 10 vids I found this one. Your’ was the first to have step by step tries to get to a positive end result. Will try the first two. Peace!

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

I hope this helped! Let me know what you found out!

@danielmarcello72 Год назад

Saved me $100 repairman call. Ordered the part and installed in 30 minutes. It was nasty too so cleaning the sump was a bonus too. Thanks.

@BreakFixRepair Год назад

So glad to have helped!!! Thanks for letting me know it helped out.

@michelleback4690 2 года назад

If you listen carefully this is like a music video. THIS IS THE BEST DISHWASHER MUSIC VIDEO I'VE EVER SEEN!!!

@amywidener4113 4 года назад

Going to try these. Thanks for making this video, it’s great for single moms on a budget! Don’t forget to remind viewers, like me, to turn off the power before starting. Fingers crossed .

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

Amy Widener thanks for your comment! Were you able to get your dishwasher issue fixed?

@amywidener4113 4 года назад

Break Fix Repair For less than $30 (Amazon) I was able to fix the flood switch. Woo hoo! I played the odds and ordered the part, as you said that this part is most often the problem. Unfortunately I dropped one of the screws to the seal and couldn’t find it. I went to Lowes and was told that it was a specialty screw and to call an appliance repair company and they could order it for me, which was what I was trying to avoid by watching your video and doing the work myself. After the salesman walked away, a man nearby suggested I drive two blocks to an local appliance dealership, they may have the screw I needed. I did, they did, and they did not even charge me for it. I returned home and had my dishwasher put back together in less than ten minutes and verified it was heating water and heat drying my dishes. I also found that my filter was completely covered in calcium and lime deposits. I soaked it in a vinegar/water mixture overnight then scrubbed it with a nylon brush. Thank you so much for saving me a $75 service call plus an additional parts and labor charge...especially right before Christmas. Thanks you.

@amycampbell9453 3 года назад

Hubby fixed our dishwasher today thanks to you. It was the flood switch! Thanks!!!

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Wonderful!! Glad this helped out. Thanks for letting me know!

@Sushimakesmemeow 3 года назад

I love you!!! Thank you for this video! It was #1 that has kept our dishwasher not working for years!

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Thank you! Definitely glad it helped out. Have a great day.

@brianwohlert1 3 года назад

Thank you! This was helpful and saved me a lot of time and money by ordering a new Flood Switch and installing it.

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Sweet! Glad it helped! Thanks for your comment

@timothydetiveaux4039 3 года назад

Love it. Heat/Dry function will not work without rinse aid. Such an easy fix.

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Glad that worked for you! Doesn’t work for everyone but so far a few people have reported it working for them. Thanks for the feedback!

@lesliechow7286 2 года назад

Why is it the old dishwasher I had from 1993, replaced in 2016, always cleaned the dishes, always dried them and never had a problem. I only replaced it because the racks were rusting out. Now I buy a new $700 ge dishwasher in 2017 and the control circuit board has gone bad, it doesn’t dry, it doesn’t clean very well, and it doesn’t dry. I’ve done everything but refill the rinse aid. I never needed “rinse aid” in my old one. Never buying anything GE again

@n0bdy369 4 года назад

Thank you so much!! Love the videos!! Super informative and helpful without a whole lotta extra. However, I found a 5th issue to fix this same problem that I think might be helpful. My friend had her GE gdt545psj6ss "professionally" installed new a couple of years ago. She has never really had a dishwasher before and so she couldn't figure out why it kept getting moldy on the inside even though she ran it daily. I noticed after a fresh run that I felt no heat from it even though it was on "heat dry". I first checked the filter. EWWW! It was caked almost SOLID with black gunk. I cleaned that and ran it again. Still no heat. That’s when I went to the interwebs and found your video on the flood switch. Great info! But that wasn't her issue. I went back to your channel and found this video!!! I went straight to the store and got the rinse aid. Not the problem. Double checked the flood switch to make sure it wasn't gunked up. It's slightly different than the one in the video, but seemed functional. I don't have an ohms meter, but checked for damage to the element. So I pulled the washer out and immediately noticed the problem. THE POSITIVE TERMINAL FOR THE HEATING ELEMENT HAD NEVER BEEN PLUGGED IN!!! Hope you find this helpful :) (Only negative feedback I have, the music could be a little more background and the window has a lot of glare.)

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

All I can say is WOW. I can’t believe a new dishwasher didn’t have the heating element plugged up all the way. Those are typically pretty hard to remove since they should have nuts that screw up to secure the terminals. So glad you found my video (and the annoying glare that bothered me too) helpful! Appreciate the kind feedback. Hope to create more content like this to keep helping people out. Have a wonderful day!

@n0bdy369 4 года назад

Haha! I may be using the wrong terminology. I'm better with tools than with words, lol! I did take a picture, but I don't know how to post that. I like that your videos cover such a variety of repairs topics. I know a little a bout a lot, but a lot about very little.

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

Andrea Ledbetter I enjoy helping people. I find that it’s better to help than to be helped. I started this channel years ago to help people with IT networking and it grew into much more than that! Grateful for subscribers that can provide positive feedback as you have. Also I’m not sure how to post that either! Lol appreciate you watching and your kind feedback.

@eugenesmith8420 4 года назад

Great video. Thanks for making . Easy to follow, not so easy to hear above the music.

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

My apologies, there was an editing error on this video. I have since corrected future videos :) Have a great day.

@margheritacassara3719 3 года назад

Thank you! Thank you! We were told to try replacing the board and the heating element. Neither worked. Then I found this video and after trying the 2 other options, rinse aid and flood switch, its now working again!! Only problem, it's leaking!!! Husband thinks he may have put the flood switch in incorrectly, so will try to redo.

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Glad this helped out!! Make sure the seal is seated properly and the bolts are tight (not overly tight) when you replace it. Let me know if you get it straightened out!

@margheritacassara3719 3 года назад

@@BreakFixRepair All good now!!!! Thank you again!!

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Wonderful!! You’re welcome.

@sebrowe9265 2 года назад

Watched your video and thanks they’re great….. you don’t mention the thermostat reset button, found it off another video and fixed mine! Worth adding to this video, thanks again much appreciated

@BreakFixRepair 2 года назад

Thanks for the great comment. The newer dishwashers have that thermal cutoff switch , I did add that and a few other things to a mew video I posted a few months ago. Glad you were able to get your dishwasher working again! Thanks!

@joeltimo5128 Год назад

OK thank you, I am going to try the rinse aid thing. I hope that will work. I definitely will be following you

@toddmargetts1294 3 года назад

Hey thank you for posting this. I replaced the heating element and was baffled as to why I was still having issues. Didn't even realize there was a flood switch, I thought it was just a filter. I appreciate this video, replacing the flood switch worked like a charm.

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Woohoo! Glad this helped out. I did the same thing and before I made these videos there was extremely little info about it out there. Almost like I wasn’t supposed to figure it out! Have a good one and thanks for your comment.

@paulhaddad5218 Год назад

Thanks for the information a huge help. I changed the float switch and it resolved the problem!

@BreakFixRepair Год назад

Glad it helped out!!

@The_pipeliner 5 месяцев назад

Great video! I would like to add just one more common problem with these GE dishwashers, especially the newer ones that don’t use a flood switch. Be sure to check the heating element breaker, (thermal overload switch). It’s easily found with the unit pulled away from the wall and following the wires from the heating element to the 2 wire breaker, (the little black button is in between the 2 wires) usually mounted to the left of the heating element (looking at the back of the dishwasher). My dishwasher was not drying or getting that really hot steam it used to have and I found this breaker and it was tripped for whatever reason. Dishwasher has been working great for a couple months now.

@BreakFixRepair 4 месяца назад

Yes! I’ve went over the TCO in a few videos. The thing I’ve found is there’s typically a reason the TCO was tripped so I try to help people be aware that something caused it. A fluctuation in power, low water level, a break In the heating element etc typically causes it. Thanks for your comment!

@michelleandreawilliams5217 4 года назад

Wish I had seen your video BEFORE I replaced the heating element. (but at least I know it's not that now). Trying the other two - had not added rinse agent and trying that now, then will replace flood switch next. If none of those, I think a new dishwasher will be delivered soon. Thanks for posting this (and the music made me feel better)

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

Michelle Andrea Williams Thank you! I hope this works for you. Let me know if you get it fixed! Thank you for your comment.

@michelleandreawilliams5217 4 года назад

@@BreakFixRepair Thanks to your in-depth tutorial on how to replace the flood switch, our dishwasher is now running perfectly with sparkling clean dishes. Thanks again and also for understanding those of us do-it-yourself-ers may need the extra 875 steps to get it done right.

@Astrodan940 Год назад

Hey thanks bro! I added more rinse aid and now it works!!

@BreakFixRepair Год назад

You’d be surprised how many people laugh at that solution but it’s worked for quite a few people. Glad it helped you out.

@rockymtndieselrider1133 3 года назад

I appreciate the video. I hate my GE dishwasher and it's the same one as in the video. I didn't even realize the music til I started reading the comments, can't make people happy. Great video

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Thank you!!! I rewatched it a couple times and there might be a few parts that are hard to hear but overall doesn’t seem too terribly loud. Definitely something I’ve kept a check on in videos since then though! I hope you can get your dishwasher going. If I can help please let me know. Appreciate the comment and positive thoughts!! Have a great day.

@kevincleveland7789 10 месяцев назад

This man just saved me a bunch of time and a big hassle. Thanks!!

@BreakFixRepair 10 месяцев назад

Glad it helped out!!!!

@brianbayard9739 2 года назад

My dishwasher was broke until I replaced the flood switch. Thank you for posting

@BreakFixRepair 2 года назад

Glad to have helped!! Thanks for the comments!!

@dbbyleo 4 года назад

Dude! Mad props to you. I can confirm that "somehow" with the Rince Aid completely empty causes the unit not to send power to the heating element. I was chasing my tail having replaced the float switch and the thing still wasn't heating. The limit switch was fine. Element was fine. Then I remembered you said something about the Rinse Aid dispenser, which you even said you didn't quite understand why that would be a factor. Sure enough... it was in my case. Crazy! I bought this unit used for a rental property and found it was heating when i got it home. Ive never had a GE dishwasher, but in all my dishwashers (Kenmore and KitchenAid), I never used any sort of Rinse Aid. It's surprising that not using Rinse Aid can actually "break" GE dishwashers. That's so lame! I wonder if the user manual actually mentions that. Anyway... thank you for this video!

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

I’ve seen quite a few people completely disregard adding rinse aid as a potential fix. Almost as if it’s way too easy. My question is always, why not just give it a shot? Works for some people lol. Certainly glad your fix was as easy as just adding rinse aid. Appreciate the detailed comment! Thank you! Have a great day.

@dbbyleo 4 года назад

Break Fix Repair but is there actually some sort of sensor inside the rinse aid dispenser to detect if there’s rinse aid or not? And if there is... WHY WHY WHY would that act like a kill switch for the heating element? That’s just so weird to me. The thermistor switch makes sense. The limit switch makes sense. This rinse aid thing boggles me. If you ever find out, let me know.

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

dbbyleo to be honest I’m unsure as to why it happens. If I find out 100% sure I’ll let you know. Can you send me your dishwasher model so I can do some research?

@dbbyleo 4 года назад

Break Fix Repair GE model# GDF540HSF2SS. I cannot find anything in the web that links the dispenser as some sort of factor/switch for the heating element. Just boggles me! I’m almost convinced it’s pure coincidence. But how can it be!? Nothing worked until I tried what you said about the rinse aid dispenser!?!? I am almost tempted to take the dispenser out just to confirm if there is some sort of sensor/switch inside it! LOL.

@dbbyleo 4 года назад

Got up this morning... tested the dishwasher again just to be sure last night was not a fluke. And the initial test shows there was no power to the element again! But I let it run for about 30min... checked again... and saw 120v over the heating element. I think it’s my testing method. I assume that just because I set it to a Wash Temp of “Boost or Sanitize” means the heating element will kick in right away (to heat the water). But I realize that’s not probably how it works. It probably detects the temp of the water first and decides when to turn on the element. So when I test right in the beginning of the cycle, there may be no need for extra heat. And I think when I finally decided to test the rinse aid with some liquid, it WAS a coincidence that the controller then decided it needed more heat and it was then power was sent to the element... and it happens to be when I tested it, I then saw 120v going to the element. SOOO I think it is just coincidence. I don’t think there’s any correlation to the rinse aid dispenser (???) So but for sure before, no heat was happening even for the drying cycle. So what fixed it? Probably the replacement of the float switch, which I determined was on stuck in the closed position... the float wasn’t moving anymore (due to junk it seems) and continuity test shows it’s closed regardless if I tilt it upside down or not. But the thermistor was reading the correct ohms (9-10K). I’d love to know if you find out more. Anyway... this has been educational for sure. Thanks again for your awesome video.

@kjreiter1 3 года назад

I bought Model GDF630PSM4SS in September. It stopped draining after two weeks. The technician who was sent told me that the problem was that I bought GE Dishwasher in the first place. Not kidding! He told me he would buy a Bosch as all GE dishwashers are junk. It broke a week later and for the next 3 weeks I had to bail it out by hand, let it sit a day, and then it would work again for about 4-6 times. The 2nd technician ordered a part that did not need to be replaced, got it to work and then it failed again and would not drain. I had to buy a new dishwasher and the GE sits in my garage. GE told me they will not refund the money and would only replace it if the technician states in cannot be fixed. Stay away from GE.

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Seems a lot of people have this same sentiment towards these dishwashers. I can say though that mine has been rock solid for the last 6 years, with the exception of replacing the flood switch once. I did replace the heating element but that wasn't the problem so MAYBE that might have went out afterwards, not sure! Across the channel I've heard of a few people that have had issues similar to yours where they're unable to get it fixed easily, repairmen that will almost ALWAYS install a new heating element first and not fix the problem. Overall just some issues that should be addressed. Thank you for your comment!

@John3_16_ 3 года назад

The flood switch did the trick! Thank you!

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Glad it helped!

@LLM9240 Год назад

Omg, I have steam! Should have started with the flood switch but have a new heating element too. Thanks so much for the info saved me $200.00.

@BreakFixRepair Год назад

So glad to have helped!!!

@thejailministry4life633 2 года назад

Adding the rinse aid did the trick. Thank you

@BreakFixRepair 2 года назад

Sweet! Glad it helped!!

@lillianmcpherson9069 3 года назад

Great info. Thanks

@not2afraid 8 месяцев назад

I have a GDF520PGJ5WW which stopped heating. I removed the dishwasher from the cabinet and checked the heating coil and the flood switch. On this model, the flood switch is underneath the unit. They both passed the Ohm test. Then I came across your video where you said lack of rinse aid could stop the unit from heating. As absurd as that sounds, I put everything back together and added rinse aid. It now works OK. Go figure.

@BreakFixRepair 8 месяцев назад

You’d be amazed. Some people have said it was dumb and would never be the cause but it’s helped quite a few people so far. Glad it helped you out too. Thanks for letting me know.

@sallylarhette7083 3 года назад

you are amazing friend! I live at Modera and the dishwasher is "awful, no heat, no clean and leaks. But you are cheerful and nice. The info about filling the rinse thing is interesting. Can't find the model number! no help from management here!

@gandhtarver541 4 года назад

Hey Dude, thanks for the video. Number one issue! Who'd a thunk it!!! Good job!

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

Thank you! Glad I was that easy!

@peterh4446 4 года назад

Nice videos. Thanks. 271 minute wash cycles...thanks GE

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

Haha leave it to GE! I wasn’t too impressed with that but I’ve found if I start it before bed it tends to get everything nice and clean for put up in the morning. Thanks for your comment!

@thejimmyray1 2 года назад

Thanks for the video, replacing the flood switch saved the day!

@BreakFixRepair 2 года назад

Sweet!!!

@aeneas116116 Год назад

Great video… thank you.

@jonalynbecera1700 3 года назад

Thanks you so much this video it's really work for our diswasher

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Wonderful! Glad this helped out. Thank you for your comment!

@SabrinaLi-wv8ug 3 года назад

Thank you ! Helped us !

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Wonderful!! Thanks for your comment!

@catzlady.8189 3 года назад

Thank you from Southern California. It worked! $26 on Amazon.

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Awesome!!

@samj1012 5 лет назад

Good video. thanks man.

@BreakFixRepair 5 лет назад

Sam J Thank you. I hope it helps! Have a great day.

@mikeholland721 Год назад

Great job, it fixed my dishwasher.

@BreakFixRepair Год назад

Thank you

@bennyooi168 4 года назад

Thank you Very Helpful.

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

Thank you!

@bunnygirl627 3 года назад

Hi! I’m enjoying your videos. We have a GE GDT695 series. The flood switch is different in our machine. I pulled out the filter and the tower thing inside was seriously gunked up (and there was a small switch that would not come out) so I cleaned it out and the water is warmer, but not hot. (I’ve only run one cycle). I just filled the rinse aid to see if that helps. Will the float switch help in this case? Part #WD21X23498 should I just run more cycles? Thanks so much for your informative videos!

@marcsmith4886 8 месяцев назад

It was the flood switch for me thanks!

@BreakFixRepair 8 месяцев назад

Glad that fixed it!

@derricks2835 2 года назад

Great information for my GE Pottscrubber 970

@user-mm2np7zo9l Год назад

Well I'll be. Your tips actually worked! Thanks bud

@BreakFixRepair Год назад

You’re welcome!! Glad to help out!!

@JJ-wu2tm 2 года назад

Great video. My dishwasher was running but noticed it wasn't cleaning properly and not very dry/hot. I assumed the heating element but was bad but came across your video and decided to give the flood switch a look. Before ordering the new part I took the current flood switch out and thoroughly cleaned it and now it works again! Thanks a lot and great tips along the way. One general question I have (previous prob) is that although the dishes come out clean, they often don't come out very dry. Is that just an issue with this machine (PDT750SSFASS)?

@BreakFixRepair 2 года назад

It shouldn’t be, the float switch may have been the cause of that. If you’re getting steam then the heating element is working. Check the vent opening too and make sure it’s not clogged.

@joeKisonue 3 года назад

I just found the reset able thermal switch near tail of drain pump. Push click, test cycle mode 4 and 120a/c restored to element. I love fixing.

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

wonderful! some of the older models don't have that TCO switch as you found. Thanks for the comment. Glad you got it fixed. Keep an eye on it though as there has to be a reason it was tripped. Take care.

@navyjuice77 3 года назад

Check resistant on your element is the surest way to know if your element is good or if it’s your float switch. Shut off breaker to dishwasher, disconnect incoming power to dishwasher, shut your water off going to dishwasher, take the two screws that mount your unit to your counter-which is usually up under the lip. Than disconnect your water inlet valve line and pull the dishwasher out. Take your meter and put it on the lowest setting on ohms and put each lead to the connection point where your element plugs into. If you see OL than your element is bad, if you get a reading than change the float switch. Hope this helps anyone

@jplaya2023 4 года назад

had to replace my switch today thank you for the video. Do you know how to fix the baskets when those pins keep folding down whe nyou place plates between them? I can't keep them to stay straight

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

Glad this helped you! On my model there are plastic brackets that hold them up or down but to be honest they don’t seem to want to stay well either. However they did work when they were new lol the one side of mine closest to the top of the door is permanently fixed and the other set can move up and down. The rear set is the ones that seem to have weakened over the last few years. You may be able to replace the plastic bracket and that may fix it. What model dishwasher do you have?

@reginalddunbar8821 Год назад

Thanks so much flood switch got me back rolling. Ten minutes top.!!!!

@BreakFixRepair Год назад

Glad it helped out!!

@matt3657 2 года назад

Well explained Thank you sir

@BreakFixRepair 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@janetteehan8230 4 года назад

Thanks! Great video. I have a new Amana dishwasher that is not drying my dishes. I'm going to try the rinse aid. I believe the heating element is working because the steam is hot. The dishes are hot but they are not dry but wet. I was wondering if it could be a problem with the vent. What do you think?

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

Janet Teehan thanks for your comment! It definitely could be an issue with the vent. Sometimes they get clogged up with debris. If there isn’t an escape path for the steam to exit then the dishes will more than likely stay wet! Let me know what you find! Thanks again!

@juliansdiamonds Год назад

Thank you !!!! Great video !!!!

@BreakFixRepair Год назад

Thank you!!

@kinardification 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. So my ohms read .015. So guessing that my element is gone! So my question is what would cause that? This happened right after the great freeze here in Texas and we lost electricity for a few days. But when we returned and washed some dishes a bunch of our plastic wear came out somewhat melted. Clearly got super hot in there.

@lidiaolech7891 2 года назад

Thank you

@BreakFixRepair 2 года назад

You’re welcome!

@funnyguy8728 4 месяца назад

Good job Information

@livebright.5338 Год назад

Thanks mate!!!

@BreakFixRepair Год назад

Hope it helps!! Check out my other videos for how to replace the flood switch or reset the TCO!

@aprilptt 4 года назад

Turn off the music.. I can't hear you

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

My apologies, there was an editing error on this video. I have since corrected future videos :) Have a great day.

@mikeyone76 3 года назад

great video. the background music was a bit to loud sometimes i couldnt hear you,

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Thanks for your comment. I had a bad editing accident during this video. Unfortunately uploaded before I realized it! I have since fixed this in future videos. Thanks for watching. Hope it helped.

@Bluelightning23 5 месяцев назад

I've never used rinse aid, and my GE always worked.

@BreakFixRepair 5 месяцев назад

You should always use rinse aid. anyway, it’s a valid fix as it’s helped a number of people across my channel.

@dannywickersham9291 Год назад

Add a fifth option to your video. I would start with checking the thermal overload switch on the bottom of the dishwasher. Follow the leads from the heating element where they terminate and see if the button is raised. If so push it in and you are good to go.

@BreakFixRepair Год назад

Yes! I have a new video explaining this! Thanks!!

@mikimiki195 Год назад

@@BreakFixRepair link video

@BreakFixRepair Год назад

Here you go! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MDRmLQVduRw.html

@matthewvannoy500 3 года назад

Thanks and God bless

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

God bless! Hope this helps!

@matthewvannoy500 3 года назад

@@BreakFixRepair yes it was a big help thanks again for your videos

@bgray79 2 года назад

Would a bad flood switch cause the element not to heat in the service mode? I can run all the other functions except turning the element on. I checked the element and thought it was fine, but wife wanted to replace it anyway. I found a forum where i was told i can check the resistance of 2 pins on the flood switch. At about 69 deg, it reads 0.943k ohms. Waiting to hear back what he thinks about that. One question for you, how long does your rinse aid last? I fell like I'm filling it up every couple of days.

@cosgruinc.7066 Год назад

Very helpful video. Thanks. Would the float or heating element alone cause the dishwasher to run for hours and hours and never get hot? My issues started with the cycle getting longer and longer but seemed clean and hot. Finally, it ran for 9 hours and kept sounding a loud humming but never finished the cycle or was hot inside, though it had rinsed some. Does this sound like a bigger control board issue? Thanks!

@BreakFixRepair Год назад

Unfortunately it does sound like it’s the control board just looking at the symptoms. 9 hours is a long time especially to not finish the whole cycle!

@hbaker4946 4 года назад

Thanks for the advice, but it's really difficult to hear you with the background music.

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

Heather B agreee. About to remake this video to fix the issue. Was an editing mistake. Thanks for the positive feedback! Have a great day!

@YouAreLight Год назад

Very helpful info thank you. Would be easier to listen through if the music was quieter. 🙂

@steve8775 2 года назад

Loved the video. But wanted to add to your fix ideas. I replaced the flood switch. Didn't help. Heating element metered out. I found a resettable thermal switch under the body leading to the heating element. Reset the thermal switch. Fixed. Just wanted to help the next guy.

@BreakFixRepair 2 года назад

Yes thank you. I just put out a video on this a couple weeks ago.

@dancekidzonline2058 4 года назад

Step 1....rinse aid. Yes, this actually worked and dried the dishes much better without it. I’ve never used rinse aid before and will start using it going forward. However, need to move to Step 2 as dishwasher is still not heating and I like my dishes hot and sanitized. Flood switch is on order so will update when I receive it, install it and see if it fixes the problem.

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

Hope that helps! Thanks for your comment. Let me know if the flood switch fixes it!

@Zavonofcats Год назад

Did it fix the problem?

@brucemccormack2308 2 года назад

I tried all four of those fixes BEFORE even coming to this page. I guess option five is get a new dishwasher?

@BreakFixRepair 2 года назад

Check out my recent video titled GE dishwasher TCO reset. See if that helps.

@mfs2525 4 года назад

I’d their suppose to be a little water around the float switch when working properly?

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

There will almost always be water around the float switch, regardless of if it’s working properly or not. Since the base sits below the inlet to the pump, water will always be there unless the dishwasher has not been used in a while and the water has dried up. Hope this helps. Is your dishwasher not heating? If so I would say 9/10 times the issue is the flood switch on a GE dishwasher. The link to that part is in the description, just verify it fits your dishwasher!

@renatabarbato 4 года назад

Thank you so much for your video. I ordered this part and replaced it, now it’s showing a “Leak detected “ message. Do you know what went wrong and how to fix it?! I really appreciate your help

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

So let's try this first, turn the breaker off to the dishwasher for about 5 minutes and turn it back on. Sometimes a good reset will clear that error. If that doesn't work, take the flood switch back out and let's just make sure it's seated in there good and the screws are tight. Let's also make sure there's no visible water dripping on the floor below, if you can. You may need a pretty bright flashlight to see through that hole so I would recommend something like this: amzn.to/2UGWez3 If you don't have a good flashlight. You may also be able to stick some paper towels in the hole or take the front cover off to see for sure. Let's just make sure you don't have a leak as a leak would be very bad!! Let me know what you find and I hope this helps!

@renatabarbato 4 года назад

Break Fix Repair I watched another video, and dried underneath the dishwasher and voila !!! Working. Thanks a lot for your video, your reply and your help

@fi4007 2 месяца назад

Very helpful video you made, I just have a question: I don't want to pull the entire dishwasher if it is not necessary, so I pulled my float switch, cleaned up and checked with the multimeter. Initially showed 0,89 or around that number and I was very kind of happy that float switch was the issue, but after shaking it well and getting it cleaned with grease remover now it is reading around 13,5. I tested (acting as if it is in the dishwasher being exposed to the water temperature) by inserting into hot water numbers started dropping and putted into refrigerator to see if number comes back up so it did. Do you think or others who has some knowledge about it my rigorous cleaning did the job or initial reading (0.89) was incorrect and float switch is fine and need to check heating element? So making it short can dirt build up cause for it to malfunction? Thank you in advance to any response.

@BreakFixRepair 2 месяца назад

Well I think my initial response is what’s wrong? Is the dishwasher not heating? I’d check the TCO first and I have covered that in a few other videos since this one.

@AndyMarr29 4 года назад

Thanks for the tips - I hope my issue is the rinse aid! Why do the switches go bad? From the comments, it seems a common reason.

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

I hope that helps you too. It seems they get clogged up over time. I put out a video recently that goes over dishwasher maintenance and things you can do each month or every other month to help keep the dishwasher running optimal. Check it out. Hope that helps!

@AndyMarr29 4 года назад

Yeah it worked and saved me a little $ bundle. First I tried fresh rinse aid but didn't improve things. Then I removed and cleaned out the existing switch - it worked a little better but still not heating. So I ordered the part, installed it and got my daughter to help & learn - switched on a cycle and kept my fingers crossed. Bingo - part way through I could feel the heat!! It's been working great - we are so happy! Thanks again!

@BreakFixRepair 4 года назад

Great news! Glad that helped and you got some good quality family time in! Appreciate the good feedback. Have a good one.

@thomassouthard5535 3 года назад

Tou forgot the cheapest item that can cause the problem The TCO Thermal cut off switch. It should have continuity. If not, there is a reset on back of switch. If you read "Open" with Ohm meter, the part is bad, and element would never heat up. Most, not all models have a TCO. Location is in the explodeded diagram of your dishwasher. Hope this adds to your very good video.

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

Thank you!!

@davidreasons9730 2 года назад

O Man Thanks That's my machine Awesome

@jameshenderson6872 2 года назад

I have the exact same GE model. It’s not heating or drying. I’ve had someone come out three times already and still not fixed. They’ve replaced the control board and the heater. The repair guy said if the flood switch was bad, the whole dishwasher is disabled and not just the heating element. Is that true?

@BreakFixRepair 2 года назад

Wow!! No that’s not true at all. Tons of people have the same problem and replacing the flood switch has fixed their issue. I have numerous videos across my channel on this issue. If you want feel free to look through the comments and see what other people have said. Hope this helps.

@BLUE_Steven 3 года назад

My ge dishwasher model GDF530PGM0WW has a slightly different flood switch. Its called a flood stem on this model. Does it get removed and installed in a similar manner ? I already replaced the heating element which did not fix the issue of the dishes not drying so I am going to try and replace the flood stem when it comes in. What do you think ?

@BreakFixRepair 3 года назад

My guess is that the flood stem replacement won’t fix the problem. I’m not sure on those newer models as the flood switch is located in a different area. It could be that though!