Dishwasher not working
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153091 on Mar 04, 2015First thing.. I would call the place you purchased..if that doesn't work, call Lowes, ask for install sales department and tell the person your problem and and also what would the charge be to come look and perhaps fix. Is is an older one? have you tried vinegar and baking soda just to run it alone, no dishes? does it drain? Gosh, wish I could help, no fun when things don't work .Helpful Reply
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GabbyinPa. on Mar 04, 2015it sounds like your intake valve is shot. The part is cheap. the labor is...ummmm, crazy !Helpful Reply
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Sheri Barry on Mar 04, 2015How fast is the water coming in? There may not be enough water pressure coming in to start your load. That would cause problems with your motor.Helpful Reply
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Sheri Barry on Mar 04, 2015I still feel there is a small blockage some wheres that is not allowing enough water pressure to enter into your machine, before the dishwasher starts. It sounds like it works great after that.Helpful Reply
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Pat on Mar 04, 2015I thought dishwashers always had a little bit of water in the bottom when the load was finished.....can't see it....is under the floor of the dishwasher....just enough for the sewer gasses (?) to not come back up. I didn't think the little bit of water had anything to do with the next load starting. I would go along with Sheri Barry....a blockage, not enough water pressure or something like that,Helpful Reply
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Sharon Buchanan Berry on Mar 04, 2015My dish washer gets water than you can see in the very bottom of the machine every once in a while. Had it checked and can't seem to find out why it gets enough in there to see. Any suggestions. Works good.Helpful Reply
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Jan Munroe on Mar 04, 2015Please make sure the float isn't stuck...the white cylinder usually on the right hand side in the front of the floor of the dishwasher. I would also prime it with white vinegar and go through a cycle if the float isn't stuck. White vinegar will clear your lines.Helpful Reply
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Pat on Mar 05, 2015good suggestion, Jan.Helpful Reply
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Georgemangus on Mar 06, 2015I am not sure of the meaning of the error code but the repairs you described were quite possibly unnecessary. I think you have a water inlet problem. On the water intake valve there is usually a metal screen. They get clogged with grit scale from lime build up. By all means don't call that repairman. Every one should watch for a reply to my post. It could save you untold and unnecessary repair bill. There should be a valve on the water inlet. close the valve. Put a pie pan or similar pan under the valve. Open the nut on water valve inlet, slowly at first until you are sure valve is fully closed. After nut is loose, there are probably 4 screws holding the end cover and screen. Remove screws (don't lose them) and you should be able to remove valve end and remove and clean screen. The screen likely needs to be soaked in vinegar until all debris is removed. Carefully reassemble valve end, screen and then water nut. Open water valve slowly to test for any leaks. Try to operate dishwasher. If it does work, congratulate yourself for making the repair and saving big bucks. If it does not work correctly I am stumped. Only remaining thought is perhaps electronic problem with that error code. BEST WISHES, George MangusHelpful Reply
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Georgemangus on Mar 09, 2015Hi Mfasinki, You must be terribly frustrated! It's not easy to trouble shoot from afar. (It's not always easy to trouble shoot period) I would hope you can get this resolved without spending much more money. I sense the repair person was a parts changer rather than any kind of good trouble shooter. All the responses have been well intentioned but you still have your problem. I can't guarantee my solution will work but from my own personal experience, I feel it will and shouldn't cost much. Under these circumstances I would accomplish valve screen cleaning before any other work or thought is done. Hopefully you have a friend or relative that could do this for you rather than using the high priced parts changer that you used previously. I know it's not easy to rely on someone you don't know on the internet but I resolved exact or similar problem using my method recently. This was done for a friend, and took me less than one half hour with no cost period. Hope fully your owners manual or google diswasher repair to learn where the valve is located. Continued Best Wishes, George MangusHelpful Reply
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