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Parts That Fix General Electric Dishwasher PDW7880G00SS Not cleaning dishes properly
Not cleaning dishes properly is a commonly reported symptom for the PDW7880G00SS General Electric Dishwasher, and we have put together a full guide on how to fix this. This advice is based on feedback from people who own this exact appliance. We have listed the most common parts for your PDW7880G00SS General Electric Dishwasher that will fix Not cleaning dishes properly. We have included repair instructions, and helpful step-by-step video tutorials. If you are experiencing this issue, not to worry, DIYers just like you have fixed this, and shared their experience to help you!
The lower spray arm is mounted to the bottom of your dishwasher tub, and it rotates and sprays water to clean the dishes in the lower dish rack. This spray arm is made of gray plastic, and is approximately 20 inches in width. The lower spray arm will not spin if it has become clogged with debris and hard water deposits from your dishwasher, if it has become jammed by silverware, causing it to melt, or if the bottom of the spray arm has become disconnected from the bottom of the tub. If the spray arm encounters any of these issues, it will need to be replaced. To replace the spray arm, remove the lower dish rack and simply unscrew the old arm. Screw the new spray arm in until it locks into place.
Replacing your General Electric Dishwasher Lower Spray Arm - Gray
Customer Repair Stories
clunking sound every second when lower spray rotating
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D F from Estes Park, CO
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
Metal cover broke off of lower spray arm and gluing didn't work.
It less time to do the repair than it took to open the box and unwrap the part!
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Steven from Holland, PA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
The upper spray arm helps distribute water from the top of the dishwasher tub.
Replacing your General Electric Dishwasher ARM SPRAY UPPER Assembly
This filter sits at the bottom of the dishwasher.
Replacing your General Electric Dishwasher Fine Filter
Customer Repair Stories
Glasses and Cups contained baked on sand after washing.
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Brian from Newburyport, MD
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
This lower rack wheel kit includes 8 wheels and 8 axles that allow the lower dishwasher rack to slide in and out smoothly. If your dishwasher door will not close, is noisy when operating, or the dishes are not cleaning properly, you might need to replace one or more of the wheels. Each wheel and axle are made of plastic, and fit into one another so they can be clipped on to the lower dishwasher rack. Many of our customers found this repair to be quick and easy, and the only tool you should need to complete the repair is a pair of pliers.
Replacing your General Electric Dishwasher Lower Rack Wheel Kit - 8 Pack
Customer Repair Stories
The rear wheels were missing on the lower rack.
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Teresa from Phenix City, AL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
Lower rack wheel was melted
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Mark from Huntingdon Valley, PA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
This kit includes the middle spray arm, hub with hub nut and washer. Screw is NOT included.
Customer Repair Stories
Spray bar fell off and broke
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Greg from Jeannette, PA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Socket set
This is the upper spray arm bearing for your dishwasher. The spray arm fits onto the spray arm bearing, which allows it to spin during the cycle. If your dishwasher is not cleaning dishes properly, or is making a lot of noise during operation, it could be the result of a damaged spray arm bearing. This part is made of white plastic and is approximately 1 inch long and 1/2 inch wide. This part is sold individually and is a genuine OEM part from the manufacturer.
Replacing your General Electric Dishwasher Upper Spray Arm Bearing
This detergent dispenser assembly is attached to the inner door panel of a dishwasher. This part holds detergent and dishwasher rinse products in a covered container. If your dispenser will not open, close, dispense detergent properly, or the dishes are coming out of the dishwasher dirty, replacing this part can solve these problems. The tools needed for this installation project are a #2 Phillips screwdriver and needle-nose pliers. To repair, first remove screws from the bottom of the inner door panel. Next, remove connecters, wires, and screws from the dispenser to access it and replace with new dispenser. Refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer for further installation instructions and guidance. Unplug dishwasher from power source as a safety precaution.
Replacing your General Electric Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser with Rinse Cap
Customer Repair Stories
White latch on soap dispenser broken- would not latch
2. There are 3 electrical plugs that will have to be removed. The first is a 2" long quick connect in the upper middle of the door panel - it will pull straight out. Remember where it makes it ... Read more s connection. Now the exterior door panel will drop down to the floor, pivoting on two axle screws at the bottom. The interior panel can be left vertical for ease of access.
3. The other two electrical connections are on the left side of the old dispenser and can be removed with a simple pull to the left.
4. Remove the six (6) phillips screws from the panel that hold the dispenser in position. Two retainers will also drop off, which hold the dispenser top and bottom.
5. Angle the dispenser and work toward the inside of the dishwasher, turning as necessary to remove from the opening.
6. Reverse the process for installation. Remember to reconnect all three electrical connections.
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Alan from Marshall, VA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
soap door latch broken, wouldn't hold soap for later release in middle of cycle like it was supposed to.
Removed the phillips head screws that held the door together. The screw are located on the inside edge of the door, there are 10-12 of them.
Spearated the door shells carefully, trying not to disturb the location of the wiring in the middle of the doo ... Read more r.
Found the 4 screws that hold the module assembly to the door from the inside, and removed them.
Popped the assembly out, cleaned the gasket-seat area and placed the new one in place.
Carefully tightened the 4 screws. It is easy to over-tighten them, so only turn them until you feel they are snug. Let the gasket do the work.
Attached the two solenoid control wires in the same positions they were in before they were removed from the old assembly.
Re-assembled the door halves, again taking care to not over-tighten the phillips-head screws. One got "spun" and I removed it and re-set it into some epoxy.
Returned power to the dishwasher, and stopped washing dishes by hand.
Note: the latch is now made with a plastic that is more dense, and likely will not fail as soon as the original one did. I think GE learned something about the durability of their component plastics since this was originally built.
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James from Naperville, IL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
Sold Individually.
This part is a replacement lower spray arm bearing for your dishwasher. It is made of gray plastic and is approximately ½ inch in diameter. The spray arm bearing reduces friction and allows the spray arm to rotate during the operating cycle. If the spray arm is not rotating or cleaning dishes properly, or the dishwasher is noisy during operation, you may need to replace the spray arm bearing. This is a bearing for the middle spray arm, which is mounted to the bottom of the upper dish rack. The bearing is made of metal and is approximately one inch in diameter. This part is sold individually and is an OEM part.
This is a replacement axle for the wheel on your lower dish rack. The wheel must be ordered separately. All you need to complete this repair is a pair of needle nose pliers. Remove the rack stops and pull out the dish rack. Remove the axle and wheel, and use the pliers to undo the clip which holds them together. Replace the axle with your new part and reassemble.
Replacing your General Electric Dishwasher Single Lower Wheel Stud/Axle
Customer Repair Stories
axle for wheel was broken
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Gail from Woodstock, GA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
pieces that attach the wheels to the lower rack kept falling off
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Laverne from Roselle, IL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
The Rack Slide End Cap is a white one-inch plastic part which replaces the end cap for your dishwasher rack, preventing your rack from sliding too far. If you find the dish rack is causing the door to not close properly, it may be due to the part being worn out or damaged. All you need to complete this repair is a small flat blade screw driver. Simply pop out the cap with a smaller flat-blade screwdriver and snap the new one into place. If the rear cap needs to be replaced you will need to remove both front caps and slide the rack completely off for full access. It is important to note that this part is sold individually, and more than one may be required, depending on your repair. An inexpensive part, it can be a good idea to purchase several at a time to have on-hand when needed.
Replacing your General Electric Dishwasher RACK SLIDE END CAP
Customer Repair Stories
rack slide end cap missing
wife happy
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Carrell from Cochranville, PA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
Very, very easy. Took about 5 minutes. The end cap was on and working. And the repair company would charge $65 just to come out and look at it. It costs $9.00 to fix it. I am moving on to the refrigerator next. Very satisfied. Shipping is well worth the money. Ray D, Ansonia, CT
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Raymond from ansonia, CT
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Pliers
This sump inlet is attached to the tub bottom and collects water for the pump in the dishwasher. The inlet works with the pump and filtration system to receive drainage for it be disposed. If there is leaking or you find your dishes are not cleaning properly, replace this part may be the solution. Remember to unplug your dishwasher from the power source as a safety precaution and refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer for further installation instructions and accurate guidance.
Customer Repair Stories
Small 1/8" hole in side of inlet sump.
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Ron from HODGES, AL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
The cat brought in a rat which ate holes in the sump inlet.
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Tom from Bethesda, MD
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
This dish rack is for dishwashers. Dish rack holds the dishes in place during the dish washing cycle.
Customer Repair Stories
lower rack
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Scott from Armonk, NY
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
The bottom rack had broken wheels and rusted prongs
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MONICA from ENCINITAS, CA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
This basket is part of a silverware basket that has 3 sections. This is the middle section of the basket.
Replacing your General Electric Dishwasher BASKET ASM SILVERWARE
Customer Repair Stories
Old silverware basket wore through and melamine utensils fell through and stuck to heating element which cost me $100 for repairman to remove
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Diana from NAPLES, FL
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
Original Silverware Basket Broken
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Craig from Cedar Rapids, IA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
This works in conjunction with the pump and filtration system. It is used to filter the drainage for disposal.
This filter is used to collect large food particles that can't pass threw the drain pump.
Customer Repair Stories
The old plastic filter's corner were bent up allow food to get into the plumbing going to the articulation sprayers and clogging them.
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Frank from Tinton Falls, NJ
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
Also known as Upper Wash Supply Tube. This part brings water from your main water line the wash arms.
Replacing your General Electric Dishwasher Main Conduit
Customer Repair Stories
Growling/vibration noise during the wash cycle.
Run the wash cycle and determine if the noise goes away or is reduced.
Removal and Replacement of the Main Conduit Assembly:
O ... Read more pened the Dishwasher door and removed the lower and upper basket.
The upper basket required the two rubber gourmets on the front of the rail to be removed by inserting a flat bladed screwdriver between the top of white farthest tab towards the rear of the dishwasher of the rack slide end cap (PS2370502 – Item 652) and twist the screwdriver while gently pushing the top of the tab towards the rear of the dishwasher and gently pulling on the end cap (The rear tab needs to clear the upper rack slide).
Repeat this process on the other upper rack slide and remove the upper rack assembly.
Using a ¼ inch socket driver, remove the Main Conduit (PS651676 Item 585) screw located in the back of the Dishwasher wall and the screw from the upper spray arm (PS260547 Item 570) located on the roof of the unit.
Remover the lower Spray arm by gently pulling up and turning it counter clockwise.
Remove the fine filter hub nut (PS259078 item 454 ) by turning it counter clockwise and the fine filter (PS259068 item 452) The fine filter has a small tube going into the bottom of the dishwasher base that should be removed at the same time of the filter. Be sure to position it correctly when it is reassembled.
There is also a small stainless washer in the bottom of the fine filter housing. Take care not to loose it during the assembly and disassebly process
Remove the Main Conduit from the plastic assembly in the drain of the dishwasher by turning it counter clockwise. (Note, the new Main Conduit Assembly comes with this part pre assembled). Remove the same plastic piece from the new Main Conduit assembly by carefully lifting the clip on it.
Install the new piece back in the drain and tighten just prior to being pointed toward the back of the dishwasher.
Reassemble the Main Conduit to the drain piece and tighten it the remainder of the way and reassemble all parts in the reverse order they were removed.
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Walter from Maple Grove, MN
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set
This part connects and carries water to the middle spray arm.
Replacing your General Electric Dishwasher Middle Spray Arm Conduit
This piece attaches the spray arm conduit to the upper rack.
The impeller and seal kit is used in a dishwasher. The kit includes all the parts needed to do this repair, including the impeller, seal, blade, filter, skidder and skidder holder. If your washer is leaking, not cleaning dishes properly, or not draining, then replacing some parts in the pump can help solve the issues mentioned. The tools needed for this installation project are: 5/16 nut driver, 1/4 inch nut driver, flat-blade screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, and pliers. Refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer for installation instructions and accurate guidance. Remember to unplug your dishwasher from the power source and wear work gloves as a safety precaution.
Replacing your General Electric Dishwasher Impeller and Seal Kit
Customer Repair Stories
Dishwasher was leaking between the pump motor and pump assembly
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Jesse from Royal Oak, MI
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
Dishwasher pump leaked all the time
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Rob from Newell, IA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
This is a kit of 4 which includes the wheels and axels.
Customer Repair Stories
plastic snap retainers broken
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Bill from GOLDEN, CO
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
Rollers and axles were worn out
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Wayne from PALMER, MA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
Replacing your General Electric Dishwasher Heating Element
Customer Repair Stories
Dishes were not drying inside the dishwasher after the dishwasher cycle completed
The actual repair took me less than 30 minutes, I marked it as 30-60 because during the somehow the water line going to the dishwasher had come loose from under the sink (not at the dishwasher) & because of this I had to stop midway to deal with some loose water & tighten things back up. I would recommend following the video, there really isn't much more to add that would be helpful.
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Christopher from GLEN ALLEN, VA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Wrench (Adjustable)
Heating element rusted and cracked
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Jason from Jersey City, NJ
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
This part allows the water to flow in the drain direction only and prevents the dirty water from coming back into the tub.
Replacing your General Electric Dishwasher Check Valve Flapper
Customer Repair Stories
Would only drain intermittenly
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C. from Lexington, KY
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
dishwasher check valve
The valve was there, but unavailable.
A few more links, and the term "flapper" came up.
Well, my dishwasher check valve HAD a flapper inside. Although a p ... Read more lastic pos, i could unscrew the two halves and see the flapper.
A little piece of rubber, about 1" in diameter
All suppliers gave me but two choices. One large (size given) one smaller.
After years of searching, all I needed was a flapper valve. Not the whole check valve.
I found it hear for under $10
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ted from columbia, SC
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Difficulty Level:Very Difficult
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
The circulation pump adapter, or pump adapter assembly connects the circulation pump to the tub of your dishwasher. If your dishwasher is leaking around this adapter, check the connection to ensure everything is fitted tightly. If there is a problem with the adapter, make sure to disconnect the water supply to your dishwasher before completing the repair.
Replacing your General Electric Dishwasher Pump Connector
Customer Repair Stories
old part leaked
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robert from east windsor, CT
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Pump Connector Leaking
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Jim K from Whittier, CA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)