I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this video! I was about to drop hundreds on a new dishwasher despite our GE only being four years old…saw this, replaced the float/thermistor with one from Amazon for $30 delivered, and we’re back in business with heat and proper drainage! THANK YOU!!
Dude. I have to say you are a hero. I have had to fix 2 other issues on my dishwasher recently and then a month later it stopped getting hot. I was ready to just throw the thing out till I saw this and gave it a try. AND IT WORKED!!!!! My 13 year old dishwasher is alive again because of this so thanks!!!!!!
I can't thank you enough! I had purchased a new heating element a while back and it stayed in the garage waiting for me to overcome my shyness at having to remove the unit. This fix was easy and quick. And hey! I've got an element to sell if anyone needs it! LOL
Outstanding help! Exactly the issue - cost $26.00 on Amazon for the part, fixed in minutes because of your helpful video! Thanks for “sharing” ❤🙏🏻😄 God bless you brother!
I was able to clean the unit! This is in a rental and it looks like the tenant thought this was the garbage disposal. Thank you for making this video I never would have known to check that.
Eric! Thank you so much for sharing this video. I didn't even know the thermistor existed. I had replaced the hearting element and was about to give up when I saw your video. $25 to purchase and not even 30 mins to swap it out. Dishwasher is hotter than ever! Thanks!
Thank you so much, I fixed my dishwasher using your video and one other video , you both mentioned the same thing to replace this flood part!! It was easy and inexpensive, I got this part on Amazon for $15
This worked! $17.50 for knock-off brand part on Amazon, easy replacement just like dude in the vid. I was super skeptical and ready to just eat that 17.50 and call the appliance guys. They’re great and all but expensive. This saved me a couple hundred dollars!!
This worked for me. That part was gummed up with who the heck knows what. I believe I need to run white vinegar through more often. I changed the part just in case since it was only $20. Thank you for the video!
So happy to hear that it helped. White vinegar is great and you can also get citric acid powder pretty cheap on Amazon and that cleans really well too. Thanks for watching and keep on fixing!
Thanks for the video and the link to the part! Seemed like this was my issue and for such an easy replacement and sub 20 dollar part, said what the heck and ordered it. I had a lot of sediment down in there that probably clogged things up. Cleaned it all up, swapped the part, and it’s back like new!
Yup, same symptoms. Replaced float switch per your video (who knew how gunned up the bottom of a dishwasher can get!!). How water, dry dishes once again. I owe you a beer. Well done video, thanks.
So happy it helped you out! Thanks for the positive feedback! You don’t owe me anything 😉, just do me a favor and subscribe and check out my latest video to win a free multimeter to celebrate 1k subs
Hey, GREAT video and explanation. After watching your video I am convinced I have the same problem. I was actually online looking at video reviews to buy a new dishwasher but if its a simple repair like what you did, I am willing to DIY (or DIM).
Amazingly helpful! Was able to get our dishwasher heating issue resolved! So glad I found your video. Gonna be checking out all your videos sir! Much appreciate you!
Hello there. Yes, I have the same dishwasher. I am having the same issue with our dishwasher it washer when it was fisher washing but the dish is still wet . Can you pot the part that you order for your dishwasher to make a dish dryer & hot water too I'm calling from Houston TX ok😢😢😢
I replaced this part along with the lower arm and everything went great with your help. However, once we ran it again, it leaked through the bottom pretty bad. I tightened the ring around the thermistor really good when I replaced it. Was there a rubber washer or another part that is needed to seal it better?? Please help. Thank you
@@nomad508 there is an o-ring at the bottom of the thermistor assembly. You definitely don’t want to over tighten it. A couple things to check- 1) make sure the o-ring is actually there 2) make sure the o-ring from the one you removed wasn’t stuck in there and now you have a double o-ring which will leak. 3) make sure there isn’t a crack in that flood switch/thermistor unit. Let me know how you make out. Thanks for watching!
I found the o ring but I am not sure if I should put it all the way on the thermistor or just over the first part. I took photos of both options but there is no way to upload photos in the comments
Thanks for your great video buddy, my dishwashers element won't come on either. Under the filter I do t have that part, must be a newer version, any ideas where I it can be tucked under?
You are very welcome! It’s a combination thermistor and flood switch. If you have a GE dishwasher the link for it is in the description. Thanks for watching!
I have a question: your repair will fix my problem if it have no hot water in the dishwasher? I have water is coming in, but dishes aren’t totally clean especially with oils or grease on the dishes, and I do notice its not hot inside the dishwasher after the dishwasher run. I do know my hot water heater IS working when the dishwasher is on….
There’s a good chance it could fix your problem. As with all of these appliances there could be multiple issues. But if your dishwasher isn’t heating the water above what your regular water heater puts out (hot water fill line) then yes, this may be your solution. The water that comes from your water heater isn’t hot enough to effectively clean or sanitize your dishes because if it was it would burn you. You need the heating element in the dishwasher to add extra heat to clean well. If you do a deep dive on the web you may be able to find a service manual that lets you activate the heating element to see if it works. If not, this is at least a cheap solution to try and you can probably return it if it doesn’t work. Thanks for watching!
It should heat up relatively quickly depending on which cycle you choose. If you put it on sanitary it should be hot about 10-15 minutes into the wash cycle.
I installed the flood switch/ thermistor and it works! Great drying cycle after lots of steam. But now I have a small leak I discovered after two cycles. Any suggestions?
Glad it worked for you! I would drain it and remove the flood switch again since it’s not too big of an ordeal. Make sure the o-ring on the bottom of the switch isn’t pinched or broken and also make sure the switch is in properly and not tilted to one side. You can use a little Vaseline if you don’t have oring grease to make sure it pops into place properly. Thanks for watching! Btw, if the oring is damaged don’t order a whole new switch. You should be able to find a replacement at a hardware store for about $1-$2
Super helpful video! Update you’re affiliate link in the video description. The link goes to an old item that can’t be ordered anymore (at least not affordably). The same part is available via Prime by searching the part number but you don’t get the kick-back you deserve!
I'm in the same situation. No float switch. Just an empty cavity with water under the filter. Also at odds is my top cover screen. It is much smaller, and only held down by the filter cartridge. Have you resolved your no heat/dry issues? Thanks.
@@onlyheretohelp I'm a handyman who finally had to hand off the repair to someone else. I was told that the new (supposedly factory) tech spent about ten minutes to rectify the no-heater issue. He is said to have "reset" something. I wish I had more to offer you.
@@dadfixdit PDT715SYN5FS, no flood switch and have no idea what to do next. Can’t even find a flood switch on the replacement part page for this model.
As an appliance repairman I appreciate this video for any DIYer as it is an easy and inexpensive fix if you called a professional appliance repair company on this they would probably charge you $225 to do this simple repair unless he is an independent like me and I would probably charge you 125 to 140 has the big company with a fancy trucks and fancy uniforms play their employees on commission or hourly therefore their rates are much higher. But the real reason for my commentary is that I 100% agree with a small town girl that's a GE dishwasher is one of the worst if not the worst on the market today trust me I know I've had GE dishwashers not even two to three years old that are unrepairable because of faulty main board and user interface boards that cost more than the price of a new unit bottom line don't buy this dishwasher.
Wow that’s kinda crazy. What kind of dishwasher is it? My first question would be is it under warranty? The second question would be to make sure you turn on and off the “heated water” cycle a few times just so it cycles through the modes. Or run it on sanitary then regular cycle. Just to make sure the lack of heat isn’t related to a specific mode. Let me know how you make out. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. When I pulled out the flood switch thermistor there was no wiring harness beneath it. It kind of fit into another round hole with a little plastic white tab that I can best describe as the thing that aim for on a dunk tank (should have taken picture before I put it all back together). I tried pulling, turning, etc. but didn't want to break it. Ended up cleaning a ton of gunk out of those parts and put it back together. Thinking maybe the float wasn't functional because of the build-up but we'll see. Any thoughts on where the wiring harness would be? I have a GDT model.
Hmmm…. That’s odd. Are you sure that the harness didn’t fall off when you pulled it out? Did it have a plug on the bottom ? Mine is a GDT as well. There definitely isn’t a lot of slack with the harness so it is possible that when you removed it it popped out and fell down. Look at the picture in this link- is that what it looked like? amzn.to/48s3XDL
Ours must have a different type. I found on the parts site for my model number the flood switch is a very small rectangular part that is in the back of the dishwasher. The fact that the flood switch and the thermistor are separate makes me think my model is unique.
@@DaNolly17 That’s definitely interesting. Usually they keep similar parts and configurations to save $. Let me know how your repair goes. Thanks again for watching!
Sometimes it can be tough to get. You’ll have to do a deep dive on the web. Often a kind soul will post them on a repair forum. I tend to look for a manual by searching for the first portion of the model # (often the later letters and numbers indicate material and color) with the term “service manual” and can usually find them after a while. I wish it was easier. Good luck and thanks for watching! Let me know if you can find it. Often there are some diagnostic menus you can get into with that manual as well which prove super helpful.
A fix it video without the how-to fix it part recorded? Ok, then...thanks! I'm gonna order the part and take it from there. My flood switch is different but the part on Amazon says compatible with GE GDT series.
Me too! That was that same issue I was having. You could also test the heating element but if it’s the same type dishwasher this seems to be a very common problem. Let me know how you make out. Thanks for watching!
The new part came and it worked! I did have a moment of panic when I disconnected the old part and the wire harness fell inside the hole. I spend 5 minutes trying all kinds of things to pull the wire back up. All is good, lots of steam when I open the door. Thanks
I'm a plumber but have only done minor repairs on appliances. My money was on element which I haven't replaced yet but if that doesn't work I definitely will try this too
Hey Andrew. It definitely could be the element but the few elements that I have seen fail had visible damage. If you don’t see anything abnormal with the element it’s very easy to take a resistance measurement on it. If that shows good then it’s either this thermistor or the board. Thanks for watching!
@@dadfixdit I haven't visually checked it yet. Was going to do a resistance test tonight brought my work truck with all my tools home for worst case scenario lol. Then was going to move to the board but now seeing this If the element is good I am going to try this thermistor first and then check board. Dishwasher is only 5 years old so hate to replace it if it's an easy fix.
OMG - I had no idea that there was a sump filter that needed to be cleaned.. I've just taken mine apart for the first time in the 8 years I've lived in this house! GROSS!!! looked like my dog threw up in it! GAWWW! Only problem, in the process of taking the bottom sprayer out (from a different, misinformation spreading DIYer telling me to insert a screwdriver, twist and pry) i broke the bracket that the bottom sprayer mounts into.. NOW - any videos on how to fix that? Definitely subscribing to your site! :)
Oh gross lol, those things look nasty after a month so I can imagine what you saw. As far as the bottom connection to the sprayer arm it all depends on the model. Mine can be replaced, some are part of the pump assembly. If you give me your model # I may be able to look up the part # for you. Thanks for watching!
No, that’s something different. My limited understanding of a turbidity sensor is that it detects how much light gets through the water which allows it to determine how dirty the water is and it adjusts cycle length off of that.
It seems to be that they quit working when the float gets stuck from built up crud in the dishwasher. If you manage to clean them to wheee the float is loose and rattles when it shakes it should work again without needing the new part.
Definitely true if you’re having an issue with the flood switch portion and water won’t fill. They can get all dunked up and stuck in the up positions. But the thermistor seems to fail at random and once it goes it gives inaccurate readings which screws up the heating element. Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!
There should be some water in the sump, the dishwasher never completely empties it. Are you saying there is visible water at the bottom of the dishwasher after a cycle? Or only in that sump area below the screen?
We are encountering the same issue, we don’t have the part under the filter. But water is not getting hot and dishes are dripping wet after 2 hour cycle. Model # GDP665SYN3FS
I was so excited, until I took apart the 3 things shown in my GE dishwasher which was bought new in May 2022...... and found mine does not have that part under the filter. Maybe its underneath and more thermostat style. Ok, wasn't a total fail. Since I did take out the lower blade, larger filter, and pump filter.... I cleaned everything thoroughly, reassembled and ran a test run and now its 123F (using infrared temp checker). So I guess it was clogged pump filter?
Hmmm that still doesn’t sound hot enough to me. If you run a sanitary cycle with heated dry, at the end of the cycle while it’s drying you shouldn’t be able to hold the dishes because they are so hot. So there are some neat diagnostics you can run if you do a little digging. Google your dishwashers part # and “service manual”. You should be able to find out how to enter test mode and kick on the heater without running a cycle to ensure that it works. Let me know how you make out.
I do t see a thermistor on my unit. I own a GDF510PSMASS can you help me identify what’s going on? It’ll wash but it won’t wash if I turn on anything to do with the heating element. Whether that be heated dry or wash temp boost
It looks like it has the same thermistor/flood switch assembly as in the video. Check this link- I believe it’s the full service manual for your unit. www.manualslib.com/manual/1571724/Ge-Gdf510pxj-Series.html#manual I think you should have a similar assembly though.
@@dadfixdit I ordered the part, received it yesterday, replaced it today, and our first load just finished! Dried and sanitized (we’ve got two small children so we run this daily). It was only slightly less difficult than replacing the blower motor on my Tacoma. Lol Thanks for posting. You saved me hundreds 💸💸💸
Interesting, your dishwasher looks identical except for your switch you replaced. I just had an issue where water wasn't coming in and i think the switch was a little gunked up and now no heat.
Yeah that makes sense. That switch is a combination flood switch and thermistor. The flood switch tells it to stop pumping water and the thermistor tells it its too hot. Did you replace the switch already?
I'm just saying if you turn the machine on with door closed all the way count to five and turn it off by holding the start button down the pump will pump the extra water out for you
@@johnnysvlog2187 it’s a pretty generic part. If you pull your existing one out and it matches I would say it’s ok. It’s very easy to make sure though by typing your exact model # into google and the word “parts” And you will get exploded parts diagrams. You can also check the Amazon description as it lists some compatible models.
Hi David. Thanks for the compliment. There is an Amazon link in the description that will take you to the item and it will show the part #. Thanks for watching!
Hey this was really useful thanks! Is there any way you could do a video showing how to use the multimeter to check if the heating element is bad or not? I have a multimeter but am a complete newb and when I looked up tutorials online they seemed like you need a complicated understanding of electronics and voltage to even know how to read the results. I’m looking for the “for dummies “ version just to test my heating element. 😁 Thanks again, this might save me calling an expensive repairman!
I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Hope I can save you some $! I would definitely like to make a video like you asked about. I have had some really big projects going on which is why I haven’t posted in a while. How soon are you looking to do it? It’s a little bit of a pain but not terrible. I’m sure you can handle it. Let me know your. Timeframe and I’ll see if I can cobble something together
I just had this installed in my apartment and it’s not drying the dishes. When the cycle is finished the dishes are wet. I need to show this to the maintenance man so he can do this to correct the problem.
That would be pretty crazy if it was broken when it was brand new but anything is possible. Maybe try turning off the heated dry cycle then turning it back on and see if that makes a difference? Good luck and let me know what happens. Thanks for watching!
@@MadparkWorld there’s a couple other things it could be: there is usually a “clixon” type switch which opens if temps get too hot or it could be the main board. What model is it?
@@dadfixdit I guess it’s irrelevant that I don’t have a visible heating element, I do have the exact same float switch I just got the part today which fixed the heating issue Thanks
I get what you’re saying but it’s actually a thermistor. A resistor whose resistance changes depending on temperature. It kinda acts the same way but it functions electrically different than a thermostat.
You DID NOT SHOW STEP BY STEP HOW YOU REPLACE THE FLOAT SWITCH ! YOU JUST TALK ABOUT IT BUT NO Action being done! If you are afraid to get your hands dirty, then stop showing us your useless video !!!
Like I stated in the video, I had already done it and was t going to take it back apart. It’s a super simple fix you can EASILY follow with my directions.
He did everything but hold your hand. This repair is simplicity itself. Pull the filter, pull the screen, remove two screws in the cavity, lift the float switch, and remove the electrical plug. sheesh... talk about "useless".
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this video! I was about to drop hundreds on a new dishwasher despite our GE only being four years old…saw this, replaced the float/thermistor with one from Amazon for $30 delivered, and we’re back in business with heat and proper drainage! THANK YOU!!
Awesome! I’m so happy to hear that it helped you out. Keep on fixing stuff! Thanks for watching 😊
Dude. I have to say you are a hero. I have had to fix 2 other issues on my dishwasher recently and then a month later it stopped getting hot. I was ready to just throw the thing out till I saw this and gave it a try. AND IT WORKED!!!!! My 13 year old dishwasher is alive again because of this so thanks!!!!!!
Awesome! I’m so happy this did the trick for you. You should be proud of yourself for making all those repairs. Thanks for watching!
I can't thank you enough! I had purchased a new heating element a while back and it stayed in the garage waiting for me to overcome my shyness at having to remove the unit. This fix was easy and quick. And hey! I've got an element to sell if anyone needs it! LOL
Lol, glad it helped you fix it. Save the element cause…. Ya never know lol. Thanks for watching!!
Outstanding help! Exactly the issue - cost $26.00 on Amazon for the part, fixed in minutes because of your helpful video! Thanks for “sharing” ❤🙏🏻😄 God bless you brother!
So happy to hear that you got it working! Great job, and thanks for the positive feedback. God bless you as well my friend. Thanks for watching!
Thanks!
I was able to clean the unit! This is in a rental and it looks like the tenant thought this was the garbage disposal. Thank you for making this video I never would have known to check that.
So very welcome! Glad I was able to help you out. Thanks for watching!!!
Eric! Thank you so much for sharing this video. I didn't even know the thermistor existed. I had replaced the hearting element and was about to give up when I saw your video. $25 to purchase and not even 30 mins to swap it out. Dishwasher is hotter than ever! Thanks!
Hey John, I’m so happy to hear that it helped you out. I absolutely love hearing success stories! Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you so much, I fixed my dishwasher using your video and one other video , you both mentioned the same thing to replace this flood part!! It was easy and inexpensive, I got this part on Amazon for $15
You are so very welcome! I love to hear these success stories. You should be proud of yourself for fixing it! Good job and thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video! $30 and minimum amount of effort and our GE dishwasher is heating the water and drying again. Subbed!
So glad it worked for you! Thanks for watching and the sub!
@@dadfixdit Thanks “Dad”! My wife is very happy with the result. Always a good day when you can avoid calling a service technician
This worked! $17.50 for knock-off brand part on Amazon, easy replacement just like dude in the vid. I was super skeptical and ready to just eat that 17.50 and call the appliance guys. They’re great and all but expensive. This saved me a couple hundred dollars!!
So glad that it helped you. I’m glad you didn’t give up but were able to fix it yourself! Happy New Year and thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for your advice! I replaced the flood switch! It really helped me and saved couple hundred dollars from spending on repairs.
I’m so happy it helped you get it fixed. You should be proud of fixing it yourself. And thanks so much for the SuperThanks, it really means a lot!
Thank you for the quick and succinct video. I had the same problem, ordered the part and done in 10 mins. Worked like a charm.
Fantastic! So glad to hear that it was an easy fix for you . Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for the instructions. It worked just as perfectly as you said except for the screwdriver trick. LOL Now I got a working dishwasher again!
Awesome! So happy to hear that it helped. There nothing worse than washing dishes by hand lol. Thanks for watching!
Thanks! This was exactly our problem. Easily replaced the part and it's heating again.
Awesome! So glad to hear that you were able to fix it. Great job! Thanks for watching!
This worked for me. That part was gummed up with who the heck knows what. I believe I need to run white vinegar through more often. I changed the part just in case since it was only $20. Thank you for the video!
So happy to hear that it helped. White vinegar is great and you can also get citric acid powder pretty cheap on Amazon and that cleans really well too. Thanks for watching and keep on fixing!
Thanks for the video and the link to the part! Seemed like this was my issue and for such an easy replacement and sub 20 dollar part, said what the heck and ordered it. I had a lot of sediment down in there that probably clogged things up. Cleaned it all up, swapped the part, and it’s back like new!
Nice job! You should be proud of tackling it yourself. I’m glad the video helped. Thanks for watching!
Yup, same symptoms. Replaced float switch per your video (who knew how gunned up the bottom of a dishwasher can get!!). How water, dry dishes once again. I owe you a beer. Well done video, thanks.
So happy it helped you out! Thanks for the positive feedback! You don’t owe me anything 😉, just do me a favor and subscribe and check out my latest video to win a free multimeter to celebrate 1k subs
Hah! Just broke down and bought Fluke 117/323 Monday to replace 25 year old Triplett. Subscribed!!
@@kyleroth1700 lol that’s always the way. But hey, leave a comment on that video because the only thing better than a good multimeter is 2 😂
It worked! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video... I'm sure it saved me a lot of money! 🙌🏼
Great job fixing it yourself! You should be proud! I’m so happy to hear that it helped you out. Thanks for watching!
Hey, GREAT video and explanation. After watching your video I am convinced I have the same problem. I was actually online looking at video reviews to buy a new dishwasher but if its a simple repair like what you did, I am willing to DIY (or DIM).
Give it a try! Definitely worth the $30 before buying a new dishwasher. Let me know how you make out. Thanks for watching!
Thank you sir! I originally changed my heating element with no improvement. So irritated and then I found your video. Fixed right up!
You are very welcome my friend! I’m so happy that it helped you out. Nothing worse than a dishwasher that doesn’t clean. Thanks for watching!
Amazingly helpful! Was able to get our dishwasher heating issue resolved! So glad I found your video. Gonna be checking out all your videos sir! Much appreciate you!
Thank you so much for the compliments! I’m so happy you were able to fix it and hopefully save a bunch of $! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much! Very helpful! 2 screws on mine. Happy New Year!
So glad to hear that it helped. Be proud of yourself for fixing it! Thanks for watching and Happy New year!
Hello there.
Yes, I have the same dishwasher. I am having the same issue with our dishwasher it washer when it was fisher washing but the dish is still wet .
Can you pot the part that you order for your dishwasher to make a dish dryer & hot water too
I'm calling from Houston TX ok😢😢😢
Sorry I missed this. Just click on the video description and there is a link there for the part
I replaced this part along with the lower arm and everything went great with your help. However, once we ran it again, it leaked through the bottom pretty bad. I tightened the ring around the thermistor really good when I replaced it. Was there a rubber washer or another part that is needed to seal it better?? Please help. Thank you
@@nomad508 there is an o-ring at the bottom of the thermistor assembly. You definitely don’t want to over tighten it. A couple things to check- 1) make sure the o-ring is actually there 2) make sure the o-ring from the one you removed wasn’t stuck in there and now you have a double o-ring which will leak. 3) make sure there isn’t a crack in that flood switch/thermistor unit. Let me know how you make out. Thanks for watching!
I found the o ring but I am not sure if I should put it all the way on the thermistor or just over the first part. I took photos of both options but there is no way to upload photos in the comments
@ hmmm… here check the amazon listing that gives a pretty clear idea of where it should go: amzn.to/4efihlV
Thanks for your great video buddy, my dishwashers element won't come on either. Under the filter I do t have that part, must be a newer version, any ideas where I it can be tucked under?
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback! What model do you have? I can try and find out for you. Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for you quick answer, it's a GDT665SSN4SS.
Thanks so much!
What is the name of this part that needs to get replaced ? And ty for the video
You are very welcome! It’s a combination thermistor and flood switch. If you have a GE dishwasher the link for it is in the description. Thanks for watching!
I have a question: your repair will fix my problem if it have no hot water in the dishwasher? I have water is coming in, but dishes aren’t totally clean especially with oils or grease on the dishes, and I do notice its not hot inside the dishwasher after the dishwasher run. I do know my hot water heater IS working when the dishwasher is on….
There’s a good chance it could fix your problem. As with all of these appliances there could be multiple issues. But if your dishwasher isn’t heating the water above what your regular water heater puts out (hot water fill line) then yes, this may be your solution. The water that comes from your water heater isn’t hot enough to effectively clean or sanitize your dishes because if it was it would burn you. You need the heating element in the dishwasher to add extra heat to clean well. If you do a deep dive on the web you may be able to find a service manual that lets you activate the heating element to see if it works. If not, this is at least a cheap solution to try and you can probably return it if it doesn’t work. Thanks for watching!
@@dadfixdit thank you kindly for the prompt response! I will give it a try and hopefully this works.
Thank you, this was a nice shortcut to make a quick repair. Thanks for sharing these videos
You are very welcome! I hope it was helpful for you. Thanks for watching!
How long does it take for steam to come out like in your video and do you have to have dishes in it
It should heat up relatively quickly depending on which cycle you choose. If you put it on sanitary it should be hot about 10-15 minutes into the wash cycle.
I cleaned mine out and blew in the top to unclog. Now it works
Nice, good job! Glad it’s working for you. Hope the video helped you out. Thank for watching!
I installed the flood switch/ thermistor and it works! Great drying cycle after lots of steam. But now I have a small leak I discovered after two cycles. Any suggestions?
Glad it worked for you! I would drain it and remove the flood switch again since it’s not too big of an ordeal. Make sure the o-ring on the bottom of the switch isn’t pinched or broken and also make sure the switch is in properly and not tilted to one side. You can use a little Vaseline if you don’t have oring grease to make sure it pops into place properly. Thanks for watching! Btw, if the oring is damaged don’t order a whole new switch. You should be able to find a replacement at a hardware store for about $1-$2
@@dadfixditIt worked! Thanks!
@@timbennett9048 Very welcome!
This fixed worked for me. Thanks for sharing
You are very welcome! Glad it worked for you. Thanks for watching!
Super helpful video!
Update you’re affiliate link in the video description. The link goes to an old item that can’t be ordered anymore (at least not affordably). The same part is available via Prime by searching the part number but you don’t get the kick-back you deserve!
Thank you so much for the feedback and update. I had no idea the link was broken. I’ll update it today. Thanks again and thanks for watching!
My GE dishwasher does not have a flood switch. We took everything out and the hole is full of water, but no flood switch.
What model do you have?
I'm in the same situation. No float switch. Just an empty cavity with water under the filter. Also at odds is my top cover screen. It is much smaller, and only held down by the filter cartridge. Have you resolved your no heat/dry issues? Thanks.
@@432b86ed Im in the same situation!
@@onlyheretohelp I'm a handyman who finally had to hand off the repair to someone else. I was told that the new (supposedly factory) tech spent about ten minutes to rectify the no-heater issue. He is said to have "reset" something. I wish I had more to offer you.
@@dadfixdit PDT715SYN5FS, no flood switch and have no idea what to do next. Can’t even find a flood switch on the replacement part page for this model.
Thanks so much for this video. I switched mine out and instantly fixed !!!!!!
I’m so happy to hear that you got it working. You should be proud that you fixed it yourself! Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
I hate my GE dishwasher! Just bought a Bosch hoping for better results.
Yeah I’m with you, not a big fan of GE appliances. Good luck with the Bosch! Thanks for watching 😊
As an appliance repairman I appreciate this video for any DIYer as it is an easy and inexpensive fix if you called a professional appliance repair company on this they would probably charge you $225 to do this simple repair unless he is an independent like me and I would probably charge you 125 to 140 has the big company with a fancy trucks and fancy uniforms play their employees on commission or hourly therefore their rates are much higher. But the real reason for my commentary is that I 100% agree with a small town girl that's a GE dishwasher is one of the worst if not the worst on the market today trust me I know I've had GE dishwashers not even two to three years old that are unrepairable because of faulty main board and user interface boards that cost more than the price of a new unit bottom line don't buy this dishwasher.
@@stevea6936 The sad thing is I work for GE Healthcare. I try to stay loyal, but GE appliances are not what they used to be.
So my dishwasher is brand new. Literally been used like 10 times or less. Is this still my issue do you think?!
Wow that’s kinda crazy. What kind of dishwasher is it? My first question would be is it under warranty? The second question would be to make sure you turn on and off the “heated water” cycle a few times just so it cycles through the modes. Or run it on sanitary then regular cycle. Just to make sure the lack of heat isn’t related to a specific mode. Let me know how you make out. Thanks for watching!
Thank you! My AEG dishwasher just stopped heating the water, but otherwise works fine, so going to see if this fix can be applied to AEG stuff 🤞
Hopefully it works. Please keep me posted. Thanks for watching!!
P H,Are you able to fix yours? I also have AEG and same issue, water not heating up.
@@ShashiKumarKaundal no - sadly not. The element had gone in mine, so not a cheap fix. Won't be buying AEG again - Miele all the way in future!
Thanks for the video. When I pulled out the flood switch thermistor there was no wiring harness beneath it. It kind of fit into another round hole with a little plastic white tab that I can best describe as the thing that aim for on a dunk tank (should have taken picture before I put it all back together). I tried pulling, turning, etc. but didn't want to break it. Ended up cleaning a ton of gunk out of those parts and put it back together. Thinking maybe the float wasn't functional because of the build-up but we'll see. Any thoughts on where the wiring harness would be? I have a GDT model.
Hmmm…. That’s odd. Are you sure that the harness didn’t fall off when you pulled it out? Did it have a plug on the bottom ? Mine is a GDT as well. There definitely isn’t a lot of slack with the harness so it is possible that when you removed it it popped out and fell down. Look at the picture in this link- is that what it looked like? amzn.to/48s3XDL
Ours must have a different type. I found on the parts site for my model number the flood switch is a very small rectangular part that is in the back of the dishwasher. The fact that the flood switch and the thermistor are separate makes me think my model is unique.
@@DaNolly17 That’s definitely interesting. Usually they keep similar parts and configurations to save $. Let me know how your repair goes. Thanks again for watching!
Thanks for the video, saved me from buying a new one.. for now.
lol it is a GE appliance so ya never know. My GE fridge door just broke tonight 😭. Anyway, I’m glad it helped you out. Thanks for watching!
my ge cafe dishwasher doesn't have screws on the thermister unit. how can I find a repair manual for my model? I only see operator manuals online..
Sometimes it can be tough to get. You’ll have to do a deep dive on the web. Often a kind soul will post them on a repair forum. I tend to look for a manual by searching for the first portion of the model # (often the later letters and numbers indicate material and color) with the term “service manual” and can usually find them after a while. I wish it was easier. Good luck and thanks for watching! Let me know if you can find it. Often there are some diagnostic menus you can get into with that manual as well which prove super helpful.
How do you test it to see if it is the problem? Which pins do you need to test?
If you have the same model I can forward you the service manual. Email dadfixdit@icloud.com and I can send it to you.
A fix it video without the how-to fix it part recorded? Ok, then...thanks! I'm gonna order the part and take it from there. My flood switch is different but the part on Amazon says compatible with GE GDT series.
lol yeah a little unorthodox but I had already fixed it and didn’t want to take it back apart. Hope it works for you! Thanks for watching!
I have a GE cafe series. Will this method work for this dishwasher?
Not sure off hand. If you send me the model # I can try and check.
I will have to try this on my kitchenaid dishwasher 👍🏻
Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Thank you for your video. My dishwasher is fixed now because of it. Also, stay bold in your witness for Jesus Christ.
So happy that it helped you out. Thank you for the encouragement! May God bless you!
I'm ordering it now. Hope it helps my lukewarm water.
Me too! That was that same issue I was having. You could also test the heating element but if it’s the same type dishwasher this seems to be a very common problem. Let me know how you make out. Thanks for watching!
The new part came and it worked! I did have a moment of panic when I disconnected the old part and the wire harness fell inside the hole. I spend 5 minutes trying all kinds of things to pull the wire back up.
All is good, lots of steam when I open the door.
Thanks
@@johnlantz9270 Fantastic, so happy for you. Nothing like a cheap fix! Good job and thanks for watching!
Flood switch did the trick. Thanks
Fantastic! So glad to hear it worked. Thanks so much for watching!
I'm a plumber but have only done minor repairs on appliances. My money was on element which I haven't replaced yet but if that doesn't work I definitely will try this too
Hey Andrew. It definitely could be the element but the few elements that I have seen fail had visible damage. If you don’t see anything abnormal with the element it’s very easy to take a resistance measurement on it. If that shows good then it’s either this thermistor or the board. Thanks for watching!
@@dadfixdit I haven't visually checked it yet. Was going to do a resistance test tonight brought my work truck with all my tools home for worst case scenario lol. Then was going to move to the board but now seeing this If the element is good I am going to try this thermistor first and then check board. Dishwasher is only 5 years old so hate to replace it if it's an easy fix.
@@andrewharmless8627 I hear you! Save that $!! Let me know how you make out.
Whatever..just talk
OMG - I had no idea that there was a sump filter that needed to be cleaned..
I've just taken mine apart for the first time in the 8 years I've lived in this house! GROSS!!! looked like my dog threw up in it! GAWWW! Only problem, in the process of taking the bottom sprayer out (from a different, misinformation spreading DIYer telling me to insert a screwdriver, twist and pry) i broke the bracket that the bottom sprayer mounts into.. NOW - any videos on how to fix that? Definitely subscribing to your site! :)
Oh gross lol, those things look nasty after a month so I can imagine what you saw. As far as the bottom connection to the sprayer arm it all depends on the model. Mine can be replaced, some are part of the pump assembly. If you give me your model # I may be able to look up the part # for you. Thanks for watching!
Thank you i can save some money and also helped me realize the appliance guy doesnt know what hes doing 😑
You are very welcome! I hope that it helps you get it fixed. Thanks for watching!
Thank you thank you thank you!! You saved me a ton of money!
You are so very welcome! I’m so happy that it helped you out. Thanks for watching and the positive feedback!
My model doesn't have this part. Is a Turbidity sensor the same thing?
No, that’s something different. My limited understanding of a turbidity sensor is that it detects how much light gets through the water which allows it to determine how dirty the water is and it adjusts cycle length off of that.
It seems to be that they quit working when the float gets stuck from built up crud in the dishwasher. If you manage to clean them to wheee the float is loose and rattles when it shakes it should work again without needing the new part.
Definitely true if you’re having an issue with the flood switch portion and water won’t fill. They can get all dunked up and stuck in the up positions. But the thermistor seems to fail at random and once it goes it gives inaccurate readings which screws up the heating element. Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!
Good info, thank you!
I have a model GDP665SYN3FS and don’t see this part in my unit. Any suggestions?
What are the problems you are having? No heat at all- during wash or dry?
@@dadfixdit Correct! No heat. We were thinking maybe the heating element is out.
My GE is only 4 months old. Any idea why water sits in that filter area?
There should be some water in the sump, the dishwasher never completely empties it. Are you saying there is visible water at the bottom of the dishwasher after a cycle? Or only in that sump area below the screen?
@@dadfixdit ah, only below the filter area, so if that’s ok, then I feel better! Thanks for your help!
@@avaraquel very welcome! Thanks for watching!
We are encountering the same issue, we don’t have the part under the filter. But water is not getting hot and dishes are dripping wet after 2 hour cycle. Model # GDP665SYN3FS
I’m having a hard time finding any kind of service manual for that one I’m gonna keep looking into it and not check back with you
Fixed mine today. Thank you!
Great job! Glad it helped you. Thanks for watching!
Nice work! I hope the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Thanks man.
You are very welcome, I hope it helped. Thanks for watching!
I was so excited, until I took apart the 3 things shown in my GE dishwasher which was bought new in May 2022...... and found mine does not have that part under the filter. Maybe its underneath and more thermostat style. Ok, wasn't a total fail. Since I did take out the lower blade, larger filter, and pump filter.... I cleaned everything thoroughly, reassembled and ran a test run and now its 123F (using infrared temp checker). So I guess it was clogged pump filter?
Hmmm that still doesn’t sound hot enough to me. If you run a sanitary cycle with heated dry, at the end of the cycle while it’s drying you shouldn’t be able to hold the dishes because they are so hot. So there are some neat diagnostics you can run if you do a little digging. Google your dishwashers part # and “service manual”. You should be able to find out how to enter test mode and kick on the heater without running a cycle to ensure that it works. Let me know how you make out.
Mines like yours not flood switch under my filter. Just cleaned everything so hopefully it helps.
I do t see a thermistor on my unit. I own a GDF510PSMASS can you help me identify what’s going on? It’ll wash but it won’t wash if I turn on anything to do with the heating element. Whether that be heated dry or wash temp boost
Follow up. Wash temp boost light will flash and won’t wash
It looks like it has the same thermistor/flood switch assembly as in the video. Check this link- I believe it’s the full service manual for your unit. www.manualslib.com/manual/1571724/Ge-Gdf510pxj-Series.html#manual
I think you should have a similar assembly though.
Thank you! This video helped fix my problem
So glad to hear that it helped. Thanks for watching!
Do you have to replace the O-ring as well?
If memory serves, it comes with a new one. Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
You are welcome! I hope it helped. Thanks for watching!
Thanks dad! Gonna try it 👍
You’re welcome! Let me know how you make out. Thanks for watching!
@@dadfixdit I ordered the part, received it yesterday, replaced it today, and our first load just finished! Dried and sanitized (we’ve got two small children so we run this daily). It was only slightly less difficult than replacing the blower motor on my Tacoma. Lol Thanks for posting. You saved me hundreds 💸💸💸
@@vinylordie1301 Awesome! So glad it worked for you. Enjoy those clean dishes. Thanks for watching!
Interesting, your dishwasher looks identical except for your switch you replaced.
I just had an issue where water wasn't coming in and i think the switch was a little gunked up and now no heat.
Yeah that makes sense. That switch is a combination flood switch and thermistor. The flood switch tells it to stop pumping water and the thermistor tells it its too hot. Did you replace the switch already?
I'm just saying if you turn the machine on with door closed all the way count to five and turn it off by holding the start button down the pump will pump the extra water out for you
Ah good idea. Will it drain the sump pit all the way down?
Where do you buy this element ? What is the name of it ?
The heating element or the flood sensor/thermistor combo unit?
We already change heating element we need to get flood sensor fix
@@johnnysvlog2187 through this link on Amazon: amzn.to/458nSXt
Do i need to match this part to my model of f dishwasher or not ?
@@johnnysvlog2187 it’s a pretty generic part. If you pull your existing one out and it matches I would say it’s ok. It’s very easy to make sure though by typing your exact model # into google and the word “parts”
And you will get exploded parts diagrams. You can also check the Amazon description as it lists some compatible models.
Yay! Thank you. I am going to try this!
You’re very welcome. You can definitely do it. Keep me posted on how it goes. Thanks for watching!
This is great information however he didn’t give any part numbers. But I can figure that part out I guess.
Hi David. Thanks for the compliment. There is an Amazon link in the description that will take you to the item and it will show the part #. Thanks for watching!
Screws are keep rotating and its not holding . Any help will be appreciated
So you are replacing it and trying to re-install and the screws are not tightening?
Hey this was really useful thanks! Is there any way you could do a video showing how to use the multimeter to check if the heating element is bad or not? I have a multimeter but am a complete newb and when I looked up tutorials online they seemed like you need a complicated understanding of electronics and voltage to even know how to read the results. I’m looking for the “for dummies “ version just to test my heating element. 😁 Thanks again, this might save me calling an expensive repairman!
I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Hope I can save you some $! I would definitely like to make a video like you asked about. I have had some really big projects going on which is why I haven’t posted in a while. How soon are you looking to do it? It’s a little bit of a pain but not terrible. I’m sure you can handle it. Let me know your. Timeframe and I’ll see if I can cobble something together
@@dadfixdit Probably sooner than later, but even if I figure it out before then, I'm sure it will help someone else out! Thanks again!
I just had this installed in my apartment and it’s not drying the dishes. When the cycle is finished the dishes are wet. I need to show this to the maintenance man so he can do this to correct the problem.
That would be pretty crazy if it was broken when it was brand new but anything is possible. Maybe try turning off the heated dry cycle then turning it back on and see if that makes a difference? Good luck and let me know what happens. Thanks for watching!
I replaced the float switch and it still is not heating
Is there any visible damage to the heating element? Does it heat to dry or doesn’t heat at all ever?
@@dadfixdit I don’t see any visible damage on the heating coil. It seems to never heat ever since we bought the house last year
@@MadparkWorld there’s a couple other things it could be: there is usually a “clixon” type switch which opens if temps get too hot or it could be the main board. What model is it?
Thanks for the video! This was our issue and got it fixed!
Awesome, so happy to hear you were able to fix it. Go you! Thanks for watching 😊
Flood switch what ?
Thermistor? It’s a device whose resistance changes based on temperature. Hope that answers your question. Thanks for watching!
I don’t see a heating element like yours
What model do you have?
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@@dadfixdit I guess it’s irrelevant that I don’t have a visible heating element, I do have the exact same float switch I just got the part today which fixed the heating issue
Thanks
@@sirblowfish5532 Fantastic, so glad you were able to get it working. Great job!
Thermister?.....Thermo-stat😅
I get what you’re saying but it’s actually a thermistor. A resistor whose resistance changes depending on temperature. It kinda acts the same way but it functions electrically different than a thermostat.
Don’t lie man you said that you replaced it then you don’t even know how many bolts. You doing this for views.
You DID NOT SHOW STEP BY STEP HOW YOU REPLACE THE FLOAT SWITCH ! YOU JUST TALK ABOUT IT BUT NO Action being done!
If you are afraid to get your hands dirty, then stop showing us your useless video !!!
Like I stated in the video, I had already done it and was t going to take it back apart. It’s a super simple fix you can EASILY follow with my directions.
He did everything but hold your hand. This repair is simplicity itself. Pull the filter, pull the screen, remove two screws in the cavity, lift the float switch, and remove the electrical plug. sheesh... talk about "useless".
Thanks!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! I hope it helped and thanks for watching!