GE dishwasher not spinning
Common reasons your GE dishwasher is not spinning
The most common reasons your GE dishwasher is not spinning are a defective electronic control board, damaged user interface control or a faulty pump and motor assembly.
62% of the time it's the
Electronic Control Board
17% of the time it's the
User Interface Control
5% of the time it's the
Pump and Motor Assembly
16% of the time it's the
Something else
Most common repairs needed to fix a GE dishwasher
Electronic Control Board Replacement
A dishwasher that is not spinning could have a defective electronic control board. The control board will freeze up and fail to send current to the wash motor when its internal memory and logic is corrupted. A failed internal electronic relay or bad electronic part on the circuit board could be causing the control board to freeze up and not continue working properly. Determining whether a control board is defective is difficult. Have a Sears Home Services technician diagnose and repair your dishwasher when it won’t spin the spray arms.
User Interface Control Replacement
When your dishwasher is not spinning, a damaged user interface control could be causing the problem. The user interface control connects to the electronic control board through a wire harness and sends signals to the control board to help control the dishwashing cycle. A stuck key on the user interface control can cause the electronic control board to stop the cycle and the dishwasher won’t work until the damaged user interface control is fixed. Have a Sears Home Services Repair Expert visit your home and replace the user interface control if it’s damaged.
Pump and Motor Assembly Replacement
When spray arms are not spinning in your dishwasher, a faulty pump and motor assembly likely isn’t creating enough water pressure and flow through the water delivery system to spin the spray arms and distribute the spray. You may hear loud noises such as buzzing or grinding coming from a faulty pump and motor assembly. When your dishwasher gets noisy and doesn’t clean the dishes, have a Sears Home Services Repair Expert examine your dishwasher and fix the problem.
What to expect when you experience a GE dishwasher not spinning issue
How is the not spinning problem fixed?
Correcting most not spinning problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, user interface control or pump and motor assembly. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for a dishwasher that is not spinning
When the dishwasher is not spinning it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dishwasher failures.
What to look out for with a dishwasher not spinning diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dishwasher problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
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Additional possible GE dishwasher symptoms you may experience
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- GE dishwasher won't power on
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- GE dishwasher start light blinking
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- GE dishwasher not drying
- GE dishwasher not draining
- GE dishwasher noisy
- GE dishwasher no water
- GE dishwasher no power
- GE dishwasher no heat
- GE dishwasher lights flashing and will not start
- GE dishwasher leaking from bottom
- GE dishwasher leaking
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- GE dishwasher door not closing
- GE dishwasher display not working
- GE dishwasher dishes not clean
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- GE dishwasher burning smell
- GE dishwasher blinking lights