How can we fix a dishwasher GE Profile, without hiring a plumber. The soapy water is coming out at the bottom.?
It is 9 years old used only once a week. The filter and screen at bottom were removed and replaced and water is now draining out properly after washing, but foamy soapy water comes out from under door.
If you still are having soapy water come out from under the door, it doesn’t sound like it is draining properly. Could it be leaking underneath the dishwasher? I hate to say it, but you’ll probably need a plumber. You might look at the GE appliance website for some guidance. Also, was your dishwasher on the recall list? We had a GE profile about that old, drainage was not the problem, but many dishwashers from back then were recalled. We replaced ours and got somewhat of rebate from GE. Something to maybe look into. You can find out more at their website.
October 18th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
It might be a seal/gasket issue. Was any of that removed when it was serviced?
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October 18th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
If you still are having soapy water come out from under the door, it doesn’t sound like it is draining properly. Could it be leaking underneath the dishwasher? I hate to say it, but you’ll probably need a plumber. You might look at the GE appliance website for some guidance. Also, was your dishwasher on the recall list? We had a GE profile about that old, drainage was not the problem, but many dishwashers from back then were recalled. We replaced ours and got somewhat of rebate from GE. Something to maybe look into. You can find out more at their website.
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http://www.geappliances.com -it might be helpful
October 19th, 2009 at 12:05 am
You dont need a plumber you need an appliance repair person. It sound like a gasket like was said.
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Plumber 10 years
October 19th, 2009 at 12:21 am
If it only leaks during a spin cycle, it’s probably caused by a leaky drain hose.
Over-sudsing is a common problem in homes with a water softener. Soft water and hot water use less detergent, while hard water and cold water need more detergent to clean well. This product, SofChek, will help you to determine if you have soft or hard water in a minute or less. These easy-to-use strips measure the hardness of your water in less than a minute. Just simply look at the color chart provided on the bottle for an instant read-out of the strip to help determine the proper amount of detergent. Lowering the amount of detergent used may alleviate any over-sudsing issues.
Leaks on a front-load washer can occur around the door seal. This can happen because of a build-up of dirt and soap on the seal itself preventing a proper seal from taking place. Wipe the door seal carefully making sure that the edge of the gasket is clean.
Parts of a plastic bleach dispenser can crack or break off, causing a leak intermittently during the flush process. This is because bleach is a very corrosive chemical. Heavy use of liquid chlorine bleach can pit and rust stainless steel parts. Consider switching to oxygenating bleach, although this type of bleach doesn’t get your whites as white as they can get with liquid chlorine bleach. The bleach dispenser is a replacement item.
You’ll want to confirm that the fill hoses are connected and properly tightened. Always use new rubber washers when re-installing the hoses. Take care not to over-tighten the connection. Other leaks may be caused by the drain hose being cracked, or by a leaky connection at the water-inlet valve. Too many suds may cause the appearance of a leak when actually it’s just a sudsy overflow. Sometimes a drain hose leak occurs at the end of the hose where it attaches to the washer. If the hose is long enough you can cut the leaky end off and re-clamp the hose back on. Usually though, when a hose begins to leak, it is best to just replace the hose.
Many pump leaks happen around the seal on the pulley. Some pumps have a weep hole that lets water drip out when this seal begins to go bad. The solution is to rebuild or replace the pump.
Tub leaks are usually caused by a rotted tub. If this is your problem, consider buying a new washer. Sometimes a constant imbalance can be the culprit. This imbalance can rub a hole in the tub if it consistently runs off-balance. It may be possible to repair the tub with an epoxy kit. Tub replacement isn’t usually very economical.
The main tub seal can also leak. This is located where the transmission and the outer tub in the center. If this seal goes bad, it can be very difficult to replace.
Sometimes the water-inlet valve develops a buildup of mineral deposits and rust. To check this, remove the water-inlet valve and visually inspect the surface.
There is a cool product that is designed to help prevent water damage from a leaky washer. It’s called a Washer Floor Tray. This tray catches water leaks and prevents floor damage from overflows. This product is a must for upstairs laundries.
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http://appliancerepair.apwagner.com
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October 19th, 2009 at 12:30 am
If you dishwasher has foam coming out from under the door, then the problem is that dish soap somehow ended up in the dishwasher or excessive rinse aid . It is not recommended to prewash the dishes before loading them into the dishwasher as only a small amount of dish soap can cause the sudsing that you experienced. Only detergent specifically designed for automatic dishwashers such as Electrasol®, Cascade® or Cascade Complete® should be used. Spilling rinse aid while filling the dispenser will cause sudsing also.
To clear the suds from the dishwasher sprinkle several tablespoons of non-dairy coffee creamer over the suds. The fat in the creamer will help break down the bubbles. Wait five minutes for the suds to lessen.
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http://tclaundryrepair.com/