GE Dishwasher Not Draining – What Are The Reasons and How to Fix Them:

A GE dishwasher that is not draining is a problem you should fix as soon as possible. In addition to the risk of further damage from leaking water, dirty dishes will also begin piling up in the sink. Fortunately, this guide will help you to fix the “GE profile dishwasher not draining” issues.

A defective drain pump is the most common reason why the GE dishwasher is not draining. Moreover, before you access the drain pump, make sure the drain hose is connected properly and not blocked. Check the filter and sump for debris as well. However, GE profile dishwashers that are still not draining may have a defective solenoid causing the problem.

You can diagnose and fix a not draining issue in your GE profile dishwasher by following the steps below.

Troubleshooting A GE Profile Dishwasher Not Draining

Your time would be better spent solving your drainage problem instead of searching for your owner’s manual or conducting Internet searches for “GE dishwasher won’t drain at end of cycle.”. Moreover, we’ve compiled a list of the most common causes and solutions for GE profile dishwasher not draining.

This “GE profile Dishwasher not draining” guide covers troubleshooting of the following models of GE dishwashers:

• DDW550B-45
• DDW550B-48
• DDW550B-55
• DDW650B-45
• DDW650B-48
• GDT655SSJ0SS
• GDT655SSJ0SS
• GDT695SMJ0ES
• GLDT696T00SS
• GSD2200G00WW
• GSD2200G02WW
• GSD3200J00WW
• GSD3400G00WW
• GSD4030Z02WW
• GSD6660G00SS
• PDW7880G00SS
• PDW7880J10SS
• PDW8280J00SS
• PDW8280J10SS
• PDW9280J00SS
• SD4920X66BB

The following are some methods to fix the not draining issue in GE Profile Dishwashers:

• Drain Pipe and Garbage Disposal

Check that the pipe the GE dishwasher drains into is not clogged before checking the dishwasher components that may be the cause of the drainage problem. Verify that the garbage disposal is clear of debris if the dishwasher is connected to one. Occasionally, the garbage disposal’s drain tube that connects to the GE dishwasher drain hose can become clogged. However, the GE Dishwasher not draining issue may be resolved by disconnecting the drain hose and clearing the disposal’s drain tube. In addition, make sure the garbage disposal knockout plug in the garbage disposal’s drain tube has been removed if the dishwasher was recently installed.

• Air Gap and High Loop

A GE dishwasher drain hose may connect to an air gap if it does not connect to garbage disposal. You can position the drain hose in a high loop beneath the sink if there is no air gap. The air gap and high loop are designed to prevent wastewater from returning to the GE dishwasher during draining. The air gap may be clogged, or the drain hose may not be in a high loop position, causing water to back up in GE Dishwasher and not draining.

In most cases, the air gap is a fitting mounted to the sink or kitchen cabinet. This air gap works by sending air into the hose, which eliminates the negative pressure that can cause discharged wastewater to return to the GE dishwasher. By removing the cover and cap, you can inspect the air gap and clean it of debris.

The ‘high loop’ method involves looping the drain hose up so that it is secured under the sink. Check your GE dishwasher‘s manual for the correct specifications for the drain hose.

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• Filter and Sump

Depending on your model, you may be able to remove the filter from your GE dishwasher. You can also remove the filter to clean the drain pump of any debris that may be clogging it. You should clean the filter with warm water and soap if you can remove it.

The filter is located at the bottom of the dishwasher in the sump. In other words, the sump is the dishwasher tub. Its main purpose is to collect water for the pump. It is important to keep the sump area free of large debris so that the GE dishwasher can drain and prevent future blockages or not draining issues.

Disconnect the power to the GE dishwasher before removing the filter.

• Drain Hose

It may be because the drain hose is kinked or blocked that the GE profile dishwasher is not draining. Make sure the drain hose is not kinked first. If the hose is not kinked, check the drain hose for obstructions. You can remove the drain hose from under the sink by releasing clamps that may be holding it in place. You can use a drain snake tool to remove debris from the hose.

A second way to clear the drain hose is to put the end of the hose in a large bucket and run a short cycle. This may cause the blockage to blow out into the bucket or indicate that the pump is not functioning. Be sure to have another bucket handy to collect the water discharged from the dishwasher before you turn the GE dishwasher off.

To check the other end of the hose, you will likely need to access the drain pump inside the dishwasher. You can access the drain pump and check the drain hose by following the instructions below.

• Drain Pump

In the case where the drain hose and filter are not blocked, the GE dishwasher is likely to have a faulty drain pump, resulting in not draining. A faulty pump motor may be mechanical or electrical. The drain pump may become clogged by a foreign object or a broken impeller, causing a mechanical fault.

Manually turning the drain pump should cause the impeller to rotate. Moreover, the drain pump will likely need to be replaced if it will not rotate. In the event of a damaged drain pump impeller, either the impeller (if separate) or the entire drain pump will need to be replaced.

Test the drain pump for continuity (a continuous electrical path) using a multimeter to determine whether it has failed electronically. However, if the pump fails a continuity test, it must be replaced. Most drain pumps should read around 200 ohms when tested for resistance.

Depending on the GE dishwasher model, you may access the drain pump by removing the bottom-front kick plate or by placing the dishwasher on its back and unscrewing the access panel underneath the dishwasher. The drain pump may also be accessible if you remove the filter inside the GE dishwasher tub.

Disconnect the power and turn off the water supply before accessing the drain pump.

• Drain Solenoid

The drain solenoid opens the drain valve to drain water from the GE dishwasher. Temperatures that are abnormally high or low can cause the solenoid to fail. When the solenoid fails, the valve will not open, and the GE dishwasher will not be draining.

A multimeter can be used to test the drain solenoid for continuity as with the pump motor. A defective solenoid should be replaced. It can be found near the motor or on the drain pump. Remove the bottom-front kick plate or bottom access panel to gain access to it.

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