GE dishwasher not working

What to expect when you experience a GE dishwasher not working issue

How is the not working problem fixed?

Correcting most not working problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, user interface control or wire connector. 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 working

When the dishwasher is not working 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 working 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.

When you need professional GE dishwasher repair service to fix a problem, schedule an appointment with Sears Home Services.

Troubleshooting a Dishwasher has No Power in a GE Model

When your notice your GE Dishwasher has no power and nothing is working, first check the light switch beside the sink. Most American homes have a simple light switch next to the garbage disposal light switch that shuts off power to the dishwasher. If that light switch is turned off, your dishwasher won’t get electrical power. Turning that light switch back on will fix the power problem.

If you find that light switch turned on, check the electrical power cord for your GE dishwasher to make sure it is plugged in securely to the electrical outlet. Plug the power cord back in if you find it unplugged. That may fix the problem when your GE dishwasher has no power.

If the problem is not caused by an unplugged power cord, then check the house circuit breaker for the dishwasher. Reset the house circuit breaker if you find it tripped. It’s difficult to tell if the circuit breaker is tripped in many homes, so shut the breaker off and turn it back on to make sure that it’s on. This may restore power to your GE dishwasher.

If resetting the house circuit breaker doesn’t help solve the problem with your GE dishwasher having no power, check to see if the outlet works. Plug a small appliance or night light into the electrical outlet. If the item doesn’t work, have an electrician fix the electrical outlet.

If these basic troubleshooting tips don’t help you fix the problem when your GE dishwasher has no power, then a bad main electronic control, faulty power cord, wiring failure or bad power supply could be preventing your dishwasher from working. Schedule dishwasher repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician diagnose and fix the issue
If your GE dishwasher offers no response—no fill, no wash, no lights—deeper wiring or board issues may be blocking all activity. Repeated resets can’t fix a fully dead unit. Rather than waiting, let a local dishwasher repair expert run diagnostics. Once functional, you’ll enjoy simple, automated dish handling again.