Dishwasher Won’t Fill With Water - Top 5 Reasons & Fixes - Whirlpool, GE, LG, Maytag & More

[@vegas1854]

Clear and concise. I wish all DYI videos were done by this guy. The world needs MORE MATT.

[@leesanders9636]

I love Matt's athletic stance at the beginning of the video. You can definatly tell that the he is ready to tackle any project.

[@PF_Health]

Matt is goated!

[@jennythepirateasmr8383]

D-E-F-I-N-I-T-E-L-Y ... sorry. No offense. Couldn't resist

[@staceygreen5648]

Omggggg- you just save me $400 and installation of a new dishwasher! Thank you so much for this video! I had unhooked the line under the sink, I had done so many things and then from your video I noticed there was a little piece of plastics sitting under the float. I removed that and now my dishwasher knows to fill up with water. I thought it was completely broken. You are a lifesaver.

[@appliancepartspros]

Glad we could help with the repair! Always glad to help save a little cash.

[@jonsmithcpo]

This dude's hair is 10/10

[@keithp2740]

I don't usually comment. I liked this video - he got me to think. Replaced a part in Gallery dishwasher and it would not fill with water. Turned out the reason was user error on my part but I would not have gotten there without the video. I blocked the float switch. Now it runs great. This video saved me hours of time - money and frustration. THX

[@appliancepartspros]

You are very welcome!

[@BrettRusnock]

This was great. I assembled my tools, turned off the water supply, turned off the breaker, and was down on the floor taking off the floor plate. Turns out it was a cat food can lid stuck under the float. ;-). What did people do before youtube repair videos? Thank you!

[@tehiratepirate]

Mine was a baby medicine syringe lol! I thought I was gonna be buying a new dishwasher! I think I will have to soon, anyways, but at least it's not a dire thing!

[@johndelmar9148]

This guy is great he explains how to test stuff and where to get parts from as for me at turned out it was the valve leading to the dishwasher it's a one-way in 2out I pulled it out I checked everything it wasn't until I put it back together then I realized it was the valve water wouldn't even turn onto the sink so I would suggest checking that first just like he said I obviously didn't listen to that

[@dalynndewitt2549]

This was very helpful. Thank you for including instructions for using the multimeter!

[@KevinFuller-o6q]

Of all the videos I have watched this one in particular has been the number one best. Thank you.

[@appliancepartspros]

You are very welcome.

[@timahlfeld6116]

Excellent explanation. My issue ended up being the float becoming dislodged.

[@Mad4saxBrewery]

Thank you! I had a spoon under my float valve. Yes it was that easy!

[@brentwalkerfilms9843]

That was my problem too thanks!

[@bkoehn01]

My washer seems to take on water, but only a bit. And it doesn't "run" the jets. Is this the 'circulation pump'? Continuity for the inlet solenoid is~40 Ω, while the reading on the float was closer to ~8mΩ. I tested what looked like another pump that might have been the circulation pump and got ~8 mΩ. Is the inlet solenoid supposed to be that high? Needing guidance on which part to order.

[@appliancepartspros]

What is your model number?

[@bkoehn01]

@@appliancepartspros it is GE GDT695SMJ4ES

[@appliancepartspros]

Thank you. You will need to test the float switch for continuity with a multimeter. You will also need to check the circulation pump and spray arms for any debris. If the circulation pump is not coming on then you will need to test for power at the pump when it's in the wash cycle. If there is power there and the pump is not coming on then you will need to replace the pump.

[@h22amonsterb18c]

What a fantastic video super helpful. Found a bad solenoid 😊

[@appliancepartspros]

Thank you. Glad we were able to help find your issue!

[@kushkagirl]

just excellent. many thanks for sharing your expertise-a lifesaver!

[@appliancepartspros]

You are welcome! Glad we were able to assist you!

[@ixiwixi]

You guys saved my bacon; in my case the float switch literally fried....my dishwasher is a DU810SWPU4 which hides the float switch in a really awkward position, so it was a pain to fix, but much less painful than paying a repairman...thank you!!

[@appliancepartspros]

Glad you were able to fix your dishwasher! Glad we were able to assist you.

[@sandicummings8628]

I can hear the pump but no water comes out. Would that be inlet valve?

[@southernyankee2300]

That is the same exact problem I am having. Did you ever determine what it was?

[@markparrent8816]

Sandi, you must go step by step, starting with the shutoff valve, and flex water line to see if there is any pluggage. With one end in a bucket, turn of the water to see if there is flow. If so, move on to next step.

[@isapiri3209]

Hi My ultra wash kenmore dishwasher model 665.13743k603 the cycles push bottom lights comes on when I push but options bottom no light on and doesn't work please help if you can thanks

[@appliancepartspros]

If some of the buttons are working and some aren't you could have a control board or keypad issue. If you have an email address I can send you the tech sheet so you can follow the directions to check the keypad and determine which part has failed.

[@markparrent8816]

Very good diagnostics, and tips.

[@appliancepartspros]

Thank you!

[@zschramm]

Says check continuity but the selector on the multimeter is set to diode mode, is this intended?

[@appliancepartspros]

Thank you for letting us know!

[@judithtorres3758]

Thank you, thank you for make it so simple and effective

[@appliancepartspros]

You are very welcome!

[@chadr00]

that's a really nice concise video. I tend to pick up broken dishwashers and try to repair them all the time. I find a lot of the whirlpool type of dishwashers made from about 2013 to 2018 have a control board failure where the dishwasher won't activate the fill valve. Maybe it's common to the ones I keep picking up.

[@knuxnbatSunnyDIY]

Oh man really?? I'm trying to fix mine, I believe it's from 2012/13. I hear a noise and the fishes are hot, but water doesn't circulate. I also see my dishwashing pod half melted on the basem 😢

[@spuddy_bud]

I have the Kitchenaid KDFE104HPS0 dishwasher that will not fill. I watched this video and purchased a new float switch. Still having the problem. Then I purchased a new water inlet valve. Still having the problem. Then I used my multi-tester and checked continuity on the original float switch and water inlet valve. They are both fine. I have since tested the latch for continuity and it was fine. On all continuity tests I followed what was described in this video. The float is fine since it is not electrical and I can see that it is not being obstructed by anything and that it is pressing on the lever that is pushing in the small swich on the float switch. According to this video the only thing left is the control board. Is replacing the control board going to solve my problem? I am not sure how to even do any type of test on the existing control board. The machine is 5.5 years old. It is worth fixing? If I purchase a new control board and this does not fix the problem can I return it for a full refund? Does anyone have any advice for me on this issue?

[@appliancepartspros]

You can test for power coming from the control board to the water valve when it should be filling. If there is no power there then the control board will need to be replaced. If you have power from the board and it's not getting to the water valve then you have a wiring issue. You will want to locate the tech sheet on your unit so you can see where to test. If you have more questions you can call us at 1-877-477-7278 and we will be happy to troubleshoot further.

[@masterfox3539]

I dont know why in the min 2:53 OL means is good but in the minute 3:37 OL means is bad? Why?

[@beefmelt]

My dishwasher does cycle, completely but the water won't come in. Could the #4,door switch or the #5,main control board still be causing the issue of not filling?

[@FreddyMarlar]

I'm Havin the Same Issue.. I Have to Pour Water In the Bottom in order to work..

[@southernyankee2300]

Same thing here. My just started malfunctioning yesterday, did you determine what caused your problem?

[@jacuul6735]

Was hoping to find an answer to this. I replaced the intake valve (but it didn’t test as bad before) and I tested the float switch and it had the correct continuity, but there is still no water coming in. Everything else runs and the machine properly waits to fill when I manually hold the switch (as in, no water comes in, but it will stay in “filling” until I let go)

[@danmantelli618]

Not even five minutes before my dishwasher was working again. Great video.

[@appliancepartspros]

Thank you. If there is anything we can help you with please let us know.

[@tonywhittle6520]

i checked the float valve with ohmmeter and it is working and checked physical float valve , i replaced the water inlet valve, i checked water flow at the inlet valve and it is very very high. Anybody have any help?

[@appliancepartspros]

You will need to test for power at the water valve. If you have power there and it's not allowing water into the unit then you will need to replace the valve. If you do not have power there check for damaged or loose wiring and connections. If that is good then you will need to test for power coming from the board. If no power is coming from the control board when it should be filling then you will need to replace the control board.

[@glennpham2763]

*** I changed the water inlet valve and still no water. Turns out my feed line was clogged with debris right before the water inlet valve. No idea how that debris got in there.

[@markparrent8816]

Glenn, the debris could have come from your angle stop (shut off) valve if it is the type with a rubber washers. The washer deteriorates, breaks apart, and plugs the line. A kit with a new washer and packing bushing gasket for about 6 or seven dollars with fix this. just pay attention as to how everything comes apart.

[@jamesbailey7785]

With mine, After talking to my youngest ( the Geek guy) I listened and thought I heard the click on valve, so I assumed it was trying.. He had me ensure water was getting to valve then As a "try", I shut water off and undid the water inlet feed then I used the bristle end of a battery terminal cleaner- gently scrubbing inside the valve. Son said Newer dishwashers have a check valve in the drain valve that sends a signal allowing the fill valve to engage. Mine does not have that feature but He did have me run 3 coffee jugs of vvery hot water and forcing the drain cycle each time. This he said would clean out any grease ect that could be impeding operation. Put it back together and Mine ran like new and had much better sound during drain cycle. I cleaned the screen filter while I had it off checking for debris in pump sump area also.. I have run 4 cycles.:)))

[@northpolebeyond8519]

Nice video. It explained everything very well.

[@joseph-ine452]

Outstanding Info. Like it a lot

[@appliancepartspros]

Glad to hear it!

[@elfaafle]

Good quality, no frills instruction video!

[@krissypadgett4068]

I started your video and as you were saying the first tip it started after I reset the breaker 4 times lol

[@appliancepartspros]

Glad you were able to fix your issue! If there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know.

[@Zeamus634]

What if you don't have a float switch?

[@appliancepartspros]

What is your model number?

[@Zeamus634]

@@appliancepartspros beko dfs05010b

[@appliancepartspros]

Unfortunately, this is not a model that we carry parts for, so we do not have any information on this. You may need to contact the manufacturer with any questions.

[@saxman5252]

very informative - thanks!

[@drjonathanlampley]

Good video! Thanks to this video, I was able to figure out that a rubber seal had gotten under my float valve. I moved it out of the way, and the dishwasher started functioning normally again. Thank goodness I watched this video before calling in the (very expensive) professionals!

[@lavinl683]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@xDJblaze757x]

My Frigidaire won't fill. Water pressure is fine, inlet valve is fine, floater switch is fine, the float itself had minor buildup but i cleaned that off and it's unrestricted now.

[@appliancepartspros]

How do you know the water valve is fine? Did you test it for voltage?

[@xDJblaze757x]

@@appliancepartspros I checked for continuity; I did not check for voltage however. Same with the floater switch; continuity when the float was down, and no continuity when up

[@appliancepartspros]

In order to know if the valve is bad you would want to test it to see if it has 120 volts coming to it.

[@xDJblaze757x]

@@appliancepartspros I'll have get back to it then!

[@knoxcody34]

What if my dishwasher doesn't have a float switch

[@appliancepartspros]

What is your model number of your dishwasher? What is going on with it?

[@lilynguyen6976]

Thank you so much! I cleaned the float switch and push it down too hard so it can't "float" anymore. Easy fix

[@djericanthony]

Yo! The view of the multimeter testing, is that with the freakin dishwasher taken out and laid in its back?!!!!!!

[@markparrent8816]

Not necessary.

[@mrsjam1252]

Thankyou!

[@antoniomacaluso8421]

Nice very Nice thank you

[@mr.skeptical3071]

Changed out my water inlet valve and my plunger electronic device and it still doesn't fill up all the way. In fact u can manually hold down the button on the overflow plunger device and it still shuts off way too soon, then the dishwasher goes through it's entire 4 hour cycle with no water or no agitation or no spinning arms....just dry!

[@annphillips1124]

What ended up being your problem? I have the same issue right now.

[@BpgaMusic]

this dude looks like he can rip a mean guitar solo

[@KevinHill-hz8wo]

I think he can juggle

[@coenraadroetz7056]

Defy diswasher no electricty at inlet valve

[@hughmann7493]

First off, there's nothing wrong with having fun, playing around, making jokes or whatnot...BUT...falsifying information for the purpose of passing it off as truth

[@appliancepartspros]

Let us know if you have any questions!

[@KeikoBushnell]

Easy 😑

[@elfaafle]

Good quality, no frills instruction video!