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submitted 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) by dudesss@piefed.ca to c/diy@slrpnk.net

I'm tried checking the plastic tubes, filter, and drain hole within the dishwasher but no clogs.

The black pipes that go into to ground are not drained since this same is used frequently everyday by my sink with no issues.

I tried scooping the water out. Turning off the breaker to the power for 30 minutes. Holding the start by to reset it.

But it will not drain the water nor do a proper cleaning. And to sanitized light flashing. It seems maybe looking for a product to start sanitize cycle maybe? We tried adding liquid to it, closing it, doing a sanitize cycle, but the same problem.

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[-] P13@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

There are two pumps in a dishwasher: drain and circulation. Each has a capacitor which can be replaced if it blows. In my 25+ year old dishwasher, this is the only thing that breaks from time to time.

Should be less than 10 bucks including shipping.

Edit: sounds like some models use a solenoid with one pump instead. Open the machine and investigate.

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