Dishwasher not draining? Here’s What To Do.

If the water in your dishwasher is not draining or pumping out of your machine, something might be wrong with your water pump. Over time, your  water pump can get damaged or worn-out. If you know a little bit about how you dishwasher works, you can replace the water pump on your own. If you don’t know much about how your washer works, you may want to hire an appliance repair technician to complete this repair for you as it requires a certain degree of technical knowledge.

ORDER A REPLACEMENT PUMP

The first thing you are going to need to do is order or pick up a replacement pump. You will need to know who the manufacturer and the model number of your washing machine. You can find this information printed on your washer or you can find this information inside of your owner’s manual. Our recent article might help you find your model number as well. Once you have this information give us a call or come into the store and our friendly staff at All Appliance Parts will help you get the right part.

MOVE YOUR DISHWASHER

You are going to need to pull out your washer , unplug it from the power source and disconnect the drain line. After you do this, gently lay your washer on its side to remove the water pump from the bottom of your washer. In order to do that, you will need to move your washer somewhere to have enough room to work. You may want to rent a dolly or get a friend to help you move your washing machine. Be careful not to scratch your floors.

Once you place your washing machine on its side. You’ll need to remove the front panel in order to access the water pump. Your owner’s manual should show you the location; it should be in the front of your washer.

REMOVE THE DRAIN HOSE

You will need to use a pair of pliers to pull the drain hose sometimes called a discharge hose off of your water pump. You’ll need to squeeze the clamp in order to loosen the hose; it should easily slide out. Set aside the hose; you’ll want to attach it to the new water pump.

REMOVE THE PUMP

In order to remove the pump, you will need to remove the spring clamps that hold the pump in place. They should be located on the bottom of the water pump. If they are attached with screws, you’ll need a screwdriver to remove them. However, if the pump is not screwed down, you many just need to use a pair of pliers to loosen the pump.

Then you will need to pull the pump off the motor. It should slide off without any problems; if it gives you any resistance, you may need to twist the water pump a little bit in order to loosen it.

COMPARE THE PUMPS

Once you have removed the water pump, compare it to the one that you purchased. Make sure that it is identical; if it is not, you’ll want to return the one you purchased and bring the old one with you as a comparison.

PLACE THE NEW PUMP

Replacing the new pump is relatively simple; you’ll just need to slide the new pump into place over the motor. Then, you’ll want to reattach the spring clamps and make sure that they are holding the new water pump firmly in place.

Next, you’ll want to push the new hose into place. If the hose looks damaged at all, you’ll want to use a new hose. Then, you’ll want to turn your washing machine upright and put it back into place. All you need to do now is test out your washing machine and make sure that the new pump you purchased works and there are no leaks.

If you feel that this repair is about your skill level, call an appliance repair technician to fix your washer. All Appliance Parts knows some of the best so give us a call if this is the case, we might be able to point you in the right direction.