I rent a house that has a GE dishwasher model GDF520PSD0SS and it wasn’t heating the water or drying the dishes. I watched this video, followed your instructions exactly the way he did, and now it’s working perfectly! I bought the part on Amazon yesterday for $17, it arrived today, and in just 15 minutes, I had it installed. I ran a quick cycle, and now it’s heating the water, drying the dishes, and it even feels like it’s washing faster! A huge thank you to this hero, saved me a lot of time and money. Truly grateful! 🙌✨ January, 25 - 2025
I had almost accepted that I just had to buy a new one. My dishwasher wasn’t cleaning or drying. Got the part in today and it was fixed in 10 minutes! I came back to find your video to say thank you !!!😊
Thanks for the video. It’s very helpful. I appreciate when an individual goes to the lengths of filming, repairing, and describing everything all with just a phone. 👍
I just watched about a half dozen "dishwasher doesn't heat" DIY videos and yours was the most succinct, straight forward "how to change out the flood switch" of them all. If I'd seen your vid first I wouldn't have wasted so much time on the others. Good job!
My dishwasher wasn't drying so I tried a few things suggested by other UA-cam videos but it didn't work. I changed the flood switch following this video and it worked!!!!!!! Thank you for a great, well explained video. After watching this, I changed it without a problem. It was very easy.
I’m so mechanically inept that when I buy a screwdriver at the hardware store, I have to sign a liability waiver, but your video was so clear that I actually repaired my dishwasher. Thank you thank you thank you! 4:21
This was the first video that popped up for me. I did exactly what you said/did and it worked perfectly. Part was $22 and it took about 20 minutes to do.Thank you🙏
Thanks for the video! GE wasn’t drying changed the heating element and still didn’t work was on the verge of buying a new one came across your video and it fixed my issue. Took maybe 5 mins to take out and replace part! Much appreciated and very helpful!!
Great video covering all the steps. I did find the spinner washing arm very easy to remove. A slight turn on the disk under the arm and the spinner lifts out. Forgot to unplug the unit and I don't remember double checking the o-ring was on the new part; though pretty sure it was as had no leftover o-rings. Will find out when I run the first load of dishes. Noticed one of the metal contact pins was slightly bent on the new part. Used a screwdriver to straighten it. Thanks for your video.
I had this issue at one apartment as I’m a maintenance guy, removed filter and sucked up the water from under it but our model doesn’t have the sensor/blade/flood switch at all nor is there space for one. Just put the filter back on and hoping for the best next time 😬
I pulled out the part and tried cleaning it. I was able to “unstick” the float inside of the part and cleaned out a fair amount of gunk. I was sure it would work but to no avail. Bought the part new and wah lah! It’s back to working normally.
The thermistor inside of it actually controls the drying, also the TCO on the bottom right of the tub on the outside. Appliance repair replaced the main board at their expense, I spent a couple of bucks and did just this. Everything 100% including water temp boost, sanitize, and heated drying. Thanks Brazil!
Question: I took my float switch out and the little white float that was inside fell out. Should this part be in two or three separate pieces on one solid piece where the most visible top piece that looks like a grated tower comes of pretty easily?
Thank you for the informative video. I did change the flood switch and it worked. However, after working normally for a few days, my dishwasher stop draining again...Not sure what happened. Does anyone have te same problem?
sometimes the motor can have hair or something are the blade or agitator. I’d pull the dishwasher out and check the motor I’ve seen that happen but it could be anything?
Dude thanks I'm going to try this. I already changed the heating element and that didn't help. But this part you replaced is called a flood switch right??
@@nadinewagner550 Can you double side a piece of duct tape to a hanger and reach into the hole and snag it? Try taking pictures with your camera to see where it may be. Good luck.
Good question. As we learn different things about appliances we learn that faulty parts can affect the dishwashers functionality. The flood switch determines certain levels and loads. A malfunctioning flood switch can make a dishwasher think that it's still filled with water thus not alloing the drying element to turn on
of course there are many reasons... main board, heating element, flood switch, vent valve, but a few people posting here replaced the heating element first and then their flood switch and it fixed it.
I rent a house that has a GE dishwasher model GDF520PSD0SS and it wasn’t heating the water or drying the dishes. I watched this video, followed your instructions exactly the way he did, and now it’s working perfectly! I bought the part on Amazon yesterday for $17, it arrived today, and in just 15 minutes, I had it installed. I ran a quick cycle, and now it’s heating the water, drying the dishes, and it even feels like it’s washing faster! A huge thank you to this hero, saved me a lot of time and money. Truly grateful! 🙌✨ January, 25 - 2025
I had almost accepted that I just had to buy a new one. My dishwasher wasn’t cleaning or drying. Got the part in today and it was fixed in 10 minutes! I came back to find your video to say thank you !!!😊
Thanks for the video. It’s very helpful. I appreciate when an individual goes to the lengths of filming, repairing, and describing everything all with just a phone. 👍
I just watched about a half dozen "dishwasher doesn't heat" DIY videos and yours was the most succinct, straight forward "how to change out the flood switch" of them all. If I'd seen your vid first I wouldn't have wasted so much time on the others. Good job!
My dishwasher wasn't drying so I tried a few things suggested by other UA-cam videos but it didn't work. I changed the flood switch following this video and it worked!!!!!!! Thank you for a great, well explained video. After watching this, I changed it without a problem. It was very easy.
thank you
I’m so mechanically inept that when I buy a screwdriver at the hardware store, I have to sign a liability waiver, but your video was so clear that I actually repaired my dishwasher.
Thank you thank you thank you! 4:21
This was the first video that popped up for me. I did exactly what you said/did and it worked perfectly. Part was $22 and it took about 20 minutes to do.Thank you🙏
Glad it helped!
Thanks for the video! GE wasn’t drying changed the heating element and still didn’t work was on the verge of buying a new one came across your video and it fixed my issue. Took maybe 5 mins to take out and replace part! Much appreciated and very helpful!!
Great to hear!
Great video covering all the steps. I did find the spinner washing arm very easy to remove. A slight turn on the disk under the arm and the spinner lifts out. Forgot to unplug the unit and I don't remember double checking the o-ring was on the new part; though pretty sure it was as had no leftover o-rings. Will find out when I run the first load of dishes. Noticed one of the metal contact pins was slightly bent on the new part. Used a screwdriver to straighten it. Thanks for your video.
This was so helpful. Completely fixed the problem. Amazing instructions. Thank you so much brother
Glad it helped
I had this issue at one apartment as I’m a maintenance guy, removed filter and sucked up the water from under it but our model doesn’t have the sensor/blade/flood switch at all nor is there space for one. Just put the filter back on and hoping for the best next time 😬
Hey, nice job. As others have already said, very well done and explained. Thanks for taking the time to explain the small gritty details.
thanks you! followed you exactly and it’s fixed - appreciate you doing it not just talking
Glad I could help
You saved me a lot of hassle. Thank you!
I pulled out the part and tried cleaning it. I was able to “unstick” the float inside of the part and cleaned out a fair amount of gunk. I was sure it would work but to no avail. Bought the part new and wah lah! It’s back to working normally.
Excellent!
The thermistor inside of it actually controls the drying, also the TCO on the bottom right of the tub on the outside. Appliance repair replaced the main board at their expense, I spent a couple of bucks and did just this. Everything 100% including water temp boost, sanitize, and heated drying. Thanks Brazil!
This was the problem with my dishwasher thanks for the video
Thank you so much for this
Thanks!! Very helpful and explained it perfectly!
Thank you for this video. Well explained. I’ll be trying this today.
Very helpful - thank you
Thanks bro ! Fantastic video straight forward and to the point! Merry Christmas 🎅
The unsung heroes of the world. Thank you sir!
thanks
Thank you for such a good video teaching how to repair the dish washer you are amazing
So nice of you
Awesome review. Thank you!
My pleasure!
Thank you Sir and God bless you!!!
Same to you!
I have to check if this will work on my kitchen aid dishwasher
Thanks
Talk about a high failure-rate part. Nicely done GE.
Thank you so much for this video.
Question: I took my float switch out and the little white float that was inside fell out. Should this part be in two or three separate pieces on one solid piece where the most visible top piece that looks like a grated tower comes of pretty easily?
I really appreciate this video just got done with it we will see what happens tomorrow 👍 thank you
Did it work?
That was it! Thanks
You're welcome!
What size is the nut to remove the part?
Yea thank you but where did you get the piece
Great job, Thank you
Thank you too!
Thanks for the video. I am on the GE site now, what is that part name? I see the filter but not the part under the filter that you’re showing
get your model number and call it in
Great help, thanks.
Glad it helped
Thanks
Welcome
Thank you , Thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for the informative video. I did change the flood switch and it worked. However, after working normally for a few days, my dishwasher stop draining again...Not sure what happened. Does anyone have te same problem?
your drain motor might be out
My ge dishwasher is not cleaning dishes. Have cleaned both filters and ran it with vinegar. Is there a sump that I can clean?
sometimes the motor can have hair or something are the blade or agitator. I’d pull the dishwasher out and check the motor I’ve seen that happen but it could be anything?
Thank you for the video
, and using a flash light.
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you... May Allah bless you and your family
Thank you too
Dude thanks I'm going to try this. I already changed the heating element and that didn't help. But this part you replaced is called a flood switch right??
yes
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I just did this and it seems to have fixed the issue!! Supper easy fix too.
@@jbpmusic4900 good to hear… thanks
You are the man! This should fix my problem..thank you!
What is the unit call (in side the filter) ?
Float switch
Is there someway to test to see if it’s good or bad or just have to replace it
ohm the prongs
@@YeshCanHelp thanks
@@YeshCanHelp what’s the ohms should read?
And did you test the flood switch after you verified heating element and heat switch were good?
Do forget to put a paper towel into the hole before removing the screws.
I just dropped mine, I found this video thank God. What exactly is that thing? It’s half apart now, so now what do I do about the screw that fell?
@@nadinewagner550 Can you double side a piece of duct tape to a hanger and reach into the hole and snag it? Try taking pictures with your camera to see where it may be. Good luck.
My husband replace the switch but now I have water inside that circle I don’t know what you call that lol
that shouldn't hurt anything once you secure it down with the screws
Thank you !
Excellent. Thank you
You are welcome!
what has a flood switch got to do with a dish washer not drying the dishes?
Good question. As we learn different things about appliances we learn that faulty parts can affect the dishwashers functionality. The flood switch determines certain levels and loads. A malfunctioning flood switch can make a dishwasher think that it's still filled with water thus not alloing the drying element to turn on
What’s the part number?
check your model number and cal it in
W R O N G !!! There are many other reasons why it may not dry
ok 👍🏽 if you’ve found the answer that’s always good
of course there are many reasons... main board, heating element, flood switch, vent valve, but a few people posting here replaced the heating element first and then their flood switch and it fixed it.