A dishwasher that won’t drain is a hassle nobody enjoys dealing with, especially when your day is jam-packed with work and family obligations. While there are quite a few component malfunctions that can lead to a non-draining GE dishwasher model GSD4030ZWW, a defective solenoid is one of the more common causes. However, before you skip ahead to our solenoid replacement guide, take a moment to read through our list of easy-to-solve dishwasher drainage problems.
If you have a garbage disposal installed in your kitchen sink, your dishwasher’s drain hose most likely empties into the disposal. For this reason, unground food sitting in the disposal can restrict the drainage of your dishwasher. Luckily, running the disposal to break down the obstruction is an easy fix.
Not having a garbage disposal means your dishwasher drain hose is likely connected to an air gap. Basically, an air gap stops wastewater from reentering your dishwasher and contaminating the clean dishes in your appliance. A clogged air gap can affect your dishwasher’s draining ability. Often times, water leaking from the air gap vent, which is located on top of your sink, is an early sign an obstruction has formed. To check whether or not a clogged air gap is preventing your dishwasher from draining, remove the top of the air gap and clean away the debris obstructing it with water and a long, straight cleaning brush.
The dishwasher drain hose runs from the drain pump to either the garbage disposal or the air gap. A twisted or kinked drain hose can stop water from leaving your dishwasher. This issue often occurs when homeowners try to store too many items under the kitchen sink. Untwisting the hose will get the wastewater flowing out of your dishwasher again, however, the kink is likely to reoccur, meaning replacing the drain hose is the better option.
Located on the drain pump, the solenoid opens your dishwasher drain valve. A faulty solenoid will fail to initiate the draining process, meaning it will not switch from the wash cycle to the drain cycle. If the solenoid is defective, you’ll need to replace the part to remedy your dishwasher’s draining issue.
Before you begin taking apart your dishwasher to reach the solenoid, unplug the appliance and turn off its water supply. Wearing work gloves and safety goggles during the repair is highly recommended.
If your dishwasher isn’t draining and you can’t figure out why, please contact us today, and one of our highly trained appliance repair technicians will be happy to help you diagnose and fix the malfunction.
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