Thank you for such a detailed video, you saved me a lot of money 🙏

@MADEbyAP

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! Glad it helped!

THANK YOU! Mine wasn't heating and I watched a bunch of videos. I was confident I would know how to at least test the heating element, but, I wasn't 100% sure where to go next if that wasn't the issue. Turns out, my heating element was indeed fine and it was the flood switch. Even after cleaning it out, which improved the resistance, it still wasn't enough and I opted for a new part. I went with actual GE part and it was more expensive but worth it for that peace of mind. I just have completed my first cycle with my washer getting hot and cleaning things again. Your video helped lead me to the flood switch and identify that as the issue. THANK YOU!

@MADEbyAP

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome!! Glad you were able to do it yourself! Woo!!

To remove the float switch, use something small and pointy to release the two black latches on the small sides and one green latch on the large side.

Thank yo so much! I've done so much on our dishwasher from replacing hoses etc. Then all of sudden the water wasn't "heating up." Found your video and did all the steps, and it was th flood switch! Save us from buying another dishwasher!!!

@MADEbyAP

2 ай бұрын

Oh great glad you found the video helpful!!

@9:21 i think the float switch also has a temperature sensor which controls the heating element.

The reason why the element is connected to a float switch is to make sure the element is submerged or else you'll cook it. Same as boiling the electric kettle empty.

Thanks for taking time to do this. As fate would have it my problem was the float switch.

@MADEbyAP

2 ай бұрын

Glad to help!!

I think the logic of the float switch is to make sure that water is counter acting the element enough to keep it within safe operation. If there is not enough water that balancing of extreme temperatures will not happen.

It begins at 1:48 minutes :)

Thank you so very much. This video was Incredibly helpful! 🎉

@MADEbyAP

7 ай бұрын

Oh good! Glad to help!

Float switch contains a thermistor used as a temp sensor and that signal is sent to a circuit board.

Thank you from Wales, UK

Keep up the good work!

@MADEbyAP

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

When the water fills inside the dishwasher the float rises and completes or closes the switch allowing electricity to flow to the heating element

@MADEbyAP

11 ай бұрын

Ahh. Thanks!

@stuzman52

5 ай бұрын

This is incorrect! The float switch is closed without any water in the tub. The float switch is wired in series to the water inlet valve which is fed from the main control board with a voltage of 13.5VDC. When the water starts to come inside the tub, a 60 second timer inside the microcontroller is started. Once this timer expires, the main control board removes the 13.5VDC from the water inlet valve. The float switch is still in a closed condition. The float switch will only open such as when a drain pump doesn't remove the water and on the next water fill cycle the water level continues to rise. This is why it's called a flood switch. The thermistor is a resistor that varies with temperature. The thermistor is fed 5VDC through a fixed resistor value inside the main control board. The voltage dropped across this fixed resistor is fed to an analog to digital converter which is inside the microcontroller. I think I'll do a video on this circuitry to fully explain its operation and how to diagnose this system. Great video in showing your honesty and helping other folks out there. Have a great New Year!

Thank You!

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video, I’ve watched several today, and no one else showed how to test the old part- I really appreciate the time you took for this detailed video, curious if you can tell me where you found the information to know which pins to test and what the values should be? I am a maintenance supervisor for an apartment community and I always want to test parts instead of just replacing them when possible, definitely going to subscribe to your channel, have a great day 😎

@MADEbyAP

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and glad you found this helpful!! Appreciate the subscribe.

Thanks. This did the trick!

@MADEbyAP

Ай бұрын

Nice!!

Thank you this helped alot

@MADEbyAP

3 ай бұрын

Awesome!

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.

So - check the float switch first, possibly save yourself pulling out and disconnecting the washer at all.

@MADEbyAP

5 ай бұрын

Totally could.

@mazedaarChutkule

4 ай бұрын

how to check that?

You do not always have to disconnect the drain hose or the power supply if they have enough slack.

@MADEbyAP

5 ай бұрын

Good tip thanks for sharing!

When you do the temp checks are you hitting the heating element with the gauge or the water temp in the bottom.?

@MADEbyAP

4 ай бұрын

Hi! I was testing the temp of the water in the basin, it was supposed to get in excess of 130 degrees but it wasn't getting even close to that.

What size were the bolts holding in the float?

@MADEbyAP

8 ай бұрын

Oh wowie I honestly don’t know. They weren’t that big. Sorry can’t help on that one.

I ordered a float with online from Amazon but when received it the pins seemed slightly bigger even though description says it was compatible. Can you provide the link of the float switch that you purchased? Thanks

@MADEbyAP

6 ай бұрын

Hi! This is the one I purchased. amzn.to/3HYN4qt looks like it’s only available through third party sellers though. This one has the same part number and can be ordered from Amazon it looks like. Although I can’t vouch for that one. amzn.to/41NKko3 hope that helps!

@reniholloway898

6 ай бұрын

Thanks I will purchase them and hope it works!@@MADEbyAP

Maybe I missed it ,but you did not shut off and disconnet the water supply fill hose? If U did not U shoud edit that back in before some viewer breaks the plastic fill hose connection when they try to pul it out and floods his house.. Ps I aways use a shop vac to suck the water out of the supply hose hose after shuting it off and to take the water out of the drain. Less towels to use.

@MADEbyAP

Жыл бұрын

So apparently I live dangerously as I did NOT turn off the water supply. Just turned off the breaker. I’ll have to see if there’s a way to add a disclaimer to the video. Thanks for painting that out. Yikes.

@stuzman52

5 ай бұрын

@@MADEbyAP You did okay as you do not need to turn off the water supply to replace the flood switch. In fact, you do not have to remove the dishwasher to replace the flood switch. It's a good idea to turn off the electrical supply when changing the flood switch.

My Zanussi does not have its heating element exposed like in the video 😢

@MADEbyAP

2 ай бұрын

Oh no! Yeah this is specific to the GE one. I’ve seen a few comments where the heating element isn’t exposed in other brands. Sorry I can’t help!

What might the issue be if the water doesn't heat up, then it heats up one time then stops again.

@MADEbyAP

8 ай бұрын

Hrm. Not entirely sure. It could be a sign that one of the things I covered is about to go, ie the heating element or the switch. Maybe rub the diagnostics like I illustrated and see if anything jumps out?

@dynamozoe

8 ай бұрын

@@MADEbyAP ok thanks. A neighbor is getting rid of a similar model so I grabbed it and tried to fix THAT one but no luck. (They said it was leaking. It didn’t leak for me but then it stopped with error code E25. We checked everything. It went away. Now it just flashes on and off and it’s got rinse aid. I’m thinking it could be an electronic malfunction)

The float switch is included because if it was submerged it could, the element, electrify metal parts of the dishwasher. Remember water and electricity don't mix.

@rocknral

10 ай бұрын

Not correct actually.

and if it reads 40?

@MADEbyAP

9 ай бұрын

After you changed it? Did you check the other items as well?

@PlatePursuits

9 ай бұрын

@@MADEbyAP thank you for the reply! yes sir it is a brand new heating element and it tests 40 ohms. There is also a brand new high temperature thermostat. Brand new motor and pump. Still will not get hot. Took apart the controller and there is no visible indication of faults. I am going through the checklists and came upon your video which was very helpful. If you have any suggestions I am all ears.. thought maybe I had some wires crossed going from the element to the high temp sensor but swapping how they connect did nothing. Blue/white to one side, black and red to other. Both connections going to the high temp sensor are red and black however.. my model does not have a float switch. The float is separate from the filter.

@MADEbyAP

9 ай бұрын

Ah sorry for the delay! Was out of town last week and YT does a terrible job of notifying me of comments! This is an interesting one and I think beyond my knowledge (I’m just a DIYer not a pro installer). Really curious what your solution ends up being! Sorry I can’t help on this one!

Liked and subbed. Culprit was the float switch coming in at .55. Thanks!

@MADEbyAP

10 ай бұрын

Those crazy float switches! Glad this helped!

Thanks for the entertainment. Oh by the way just because the thermal overload did not trip doesn't mean it didn't have an open circuit. Just a appliance technicians thought '

@MADEbyAP

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info! Didn't realize that. Does that happen a lot? How would one identify if that's the culprit?

@mikescarano6752

Жыл бұрын

Just use your ohm meter set at the lowest setting on ohms an you should read 0 ohms. If your meter has a beeper sound it will steadly beep

@MADEbyAP

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Everyone else on the planet has a float switch on their GE easily accessible. I open up the screen and find nothing in there except water. No float switch. 😖

@MADEbyAP

4 ай бұрын

Whaattt?? Yeah that's interesting! My dishwasher repair skills aren't advanced enough to help out on this one. Good luck and may the force be with you.

Why not use a straw to drink the water out, especially if you’re thirsty. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@JamesHannonAuthor

Жыл бұрын

That’s not a bad idea…. Or you can use it in the cookies you’ll make

@MADEbyAP

Жыл бұрын

@@JamesHannonAuthor don’t encourage this.

@MADEbyAP

Жыл бұрын

That’s the best idea ever. Want to be my tester?

@JamesHannonAuthor

Жыл бұрын

@@MADEbyAP I think I’ll pass…. There’s prob milk involved - all yours to test

Get on with it, stop waffling

@MADEbyAP

7 ай бұрын

Who doesn’t like a waffle once in awhile?

To be honest This video has TOO mush BS non essential talk. So frustrating!

@MADEbyAP

5 ай бұрын

Sorry you didn’t find this helpful. Thanks for the feedback!