Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 9/16/2007(UTC)
Posts: 15
|
Hi, I came here before when this dishwasher motor stopped working. Itried all the tips and ended up replacing the motor/pump assemply with a new one. Everything went well and it has been working well ever since, about 2 months.
Just the other day, the dishwasher didn't finish but was off as far as I could tell. I opened the door and the water was still in the tub. Turning the control knob did nothing. No humming. I figured it may have tripped the breaker so I reset the next day. The dishwasher worked for a few days until today.
I tried the same routine but this time, no change. Tub is full of water and turning the control knob does not change anything. No humming.
Not sure what to do? This was a brand new motor/pump. Do they go out so fast? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Senior Expert
Joined: 2/29/2008(UTC)
Posts: 19,638
Thanks: 1 times
Was thanked: 11 time(s) in 11 post(s)
|
Not sure what to do? [COLOR="Blue"]
[/COLOR]
Since resetting the breaker the first time worked, I would check that there is power getting to the unit. You could have a bad breaker or a bad connection where the unit is attached to the house wiring.
If the wiring is OK
Then shut power off to the unit and try turning the motor's armature, to see if perhaps it is jammed. Often you can do this with a small screwdriver using the cooling fins on the back of the motor.
If OK turn power back on
Measure the voltage across the motor winding, if it is getting voltage and not turning the motor is toast.
[COLOR="Blue"]Not sure what to do? This was a brand new motor/pump. Do they go out so fast?[/COLOR]
Like any part the motor can fail prematurely. Depending where you purchased it, it may still be under warranty. |
THIS FORUM IS DEAD!!!!!!! |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 9/16/2007(UTC)
Posts: 15
|
That was great advice! I finally got around to checking the power at the dishwasher. I didn't use conventional methods but was clear no power was getting up there.
So I went and checked the breaker again and like you said, it seems there is a "contact" issue with the breaker.
The dishwasher is running again and it's likely there is nothing wrong with the new motor/pump assembly.
Thanks again for your assistance!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forum Jump
You can post new topics in this forum.
You can reply to topics in this forum.
You can delete your posts in this forum.
You can edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You can vote in polls in this forum.
Important Information:
The AppliancePartsPros.com uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
More Details
Close
