GE Dishwasher "H2O" Error (Dishwasher Not Filling) Diagnosis and Repair

[@heatherfullerton3137]

Wow! You described the problem well enough that I tried this and fixed my dishwasher which broke the DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING! I never would've gotten a technician out until next week . . . usually wouldn't mind hand washing for a while but this helps a lot! Thanks for the clear description and clear instructions!

[@MikeLi689]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video. Saved our butt around the holiday season. Just an FYI for others…don’t be a dummy like me and rinse out the pressure sensor in the sink. I was getting the H2O error. Cleaned out the sensor as it was full of gunk but the actual sensor where the plug goes into got wet and then the dishwasher threw a PRS or PR5 code. Hit it with a blow dryer, plugged it back in and all is well. If that doesn’t work for you, Amazon has the part for $29.

[@yardworkbill]

Thanks! First I assumed that it was a clog so I made sure the air gap was clear and checked drain inside. still not working. Was about to give up then remembered seeing the H20 error message. Found your video and was up and running in about 15 minutes. You saved the day. Thanks for everything.

[@elizabethbradshaw3773]

Thanks! I finally fixed my dishwasher thanks to this!

[@erbman89b]

This fixed my dishwasher. Here is a fraction of what I would have had to pay to get someone to come out and fix it.

[@donvasquez8789]

Holy smokes! I nominate this gentleman for the nobel piece prize. I could not find anything on cafe dishwashers close to how helpful this was. Thank you.

[@borisgolev3495]

Many thanks for this spot on video! I repaired our 3-year old GE dishwasher according to your instructions and we are back in business. Little hiccup on account of me not properly assembling back the sensor the first time (one side latch remained unlocked). Quickly identified the problem after it started leaking and corrected easily.

[@boggsie62]

Thanks! You saved me a service call.

[@d10k6]

Thanks! The pressure value was full of gunk. Cleaned it up and back to working! Thanks so much, great video!

[@nathansavig4446]

As more and more AI generated videos and articles appear I really struggled to find the problems, but a single human video solved it all! Thanks for taking time to make this!

[@jeffbirney5209]

Thank you much! Your video guided me in performing this simple fix; sensor is now unclogged and dishwasher is purring happily along! I’m very glad to know how to address this myself; our washer is just two years old, and I can quickly deal with this when it comes up again!

[@mitchelholdeman4410]

My dishwasher stopped working about 6 weeks ago, this video got me some SERIOUS bonus points with the wife! This was my exact problem!

[@JamieBlair-uj5js]

You just made my husband so proud. He's out of town for work, and the dishwasher broke,but thanks to your video, I was able to fix it myself. Thank you so much!!!

[@mmm2063]

The video not only saved me from buying a new Dishwasher but also showed me the easy way of replacing the faulty device. Many many thanks !! When my four year old GE dishwasher started showing the erratic behavior a couple of months ago, I contacted my warranty company (as I had bought extended warranty) and they shipped me new pump and arranged for a repair technician to install it. When I described the behavior to the technician he immediately suspected control board without even looking at the dishwasher and ordered the board. Two different technicians came a week later and installed the new board and pump without touching the pressure switch at all. But the problem remained. So based on their assessment the warranty company told me the machine was unrepairable and refunded me the full purchase price. However, based on my internet search I had suspected all along that the pressure switch was the culprit, so I ordered the new switch and replaced it which took me less than 15 minutes after watching this Video. Problem SOLVED !!!!!! So now I have a dishwasher with new control card, new pump and new pressure switch all thanks to those incompetent technicians who never bothered to check the pressure switch. BTW, the old pressure switch just had a slight gunk on it so it would have worked also after cleaning but the new switch only cost me $20 so I don't mind replacing it.

[@kaptaintrips]

You fed those idiot technician's family and the scammer warranty company for a day or so so everyone wins...?

[@mrsrichierich]

God bless you! I fixed my dishwasher in less than 5 minutes. I screamed when I heard the water running!! Thank you soo much!

[@JSWAlaska]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video.Our dishwasher is working again! These videos where skilled workers show how to fix things or use a tool or solve a problem make the internet worth a million dollars. Your step by step was perfect -- allowing me to become a household hero!

[@sandrayu4756]

Not all heroes wear capes, some wear a tool belt. Your directions were so easy to follow. Fixed my dishwasher with a screwdriver and a pick - no special tools needed and it was so quick. THANK YOU!!

[@TheSchillerGroup-vo4fr]

Boom! We we're broken and now up and running. This was exactly what we needed. You're a boss Bearded appliance repair guy

[@gtrgeezr]

This did the trick when all else failed! I’ve been struggling with my GE dishwasher for the past six months. It’s been a combination of FTD and H2O errors, and that maddening “da-dee, da-dee, da-dee” error beep. I’d replaced the drain pump, cleaned the hoses, and done other things that sometimes helped and sometimes didn’t. The machine stopped running again today and I was close to throwing in the towel, but then I discovered this recently uploaded video. A clogged pressure switch was the culprit, and the fix in this video worked perfectly. Thank you!

[@romulodelmendo8361]

Great video! Thank you. As one of the viewers pointed out below, the sensor needs to be seated completely (2nd snap) or else there will be a leak.

[@nathanjames8488]

Thanks!!!

[@jamescaruso2490]

Came back for this comment! Thanks for posting it.

[@AmandasPandas]

You are a godsend. I spent countless months trying to resolve the alternating ftd, fed, and h2o error codes on my new-ish GE dishwaser (drain pump, disposal, ensuring no kinks in the hoses, checking water pressure, cleaning filter, baking soda and vinegar, new detergent, repositioning the dishwasher, factory reset) and hand washing dishes. I was about to give up and hire a technician but then came across your video this morning. You easily walked me through the diagnosis and repair process (there was a clog that was undoubtedly causing the issue) and now my dishwasher is running. Hallelujah.

[@cthulhubob42]

I actually burned through my extended warranty on my ge dealing with this. Techs just kept replacing the sensor.

[@maryemery9741]

Had a repair man come out a year ago for this issue and he replaced the part but did not mention that debris can be cleaned out. Instead of dropping more cash for him to come back and found your video. You saved me money and frustration. Thank you sir!

[@philipnovak5553]

i never would have figgerd this out. thanks a million

[@markschmidt2513]

You ROCK!!!! This was EXACTLY the problem I was having and I cleaned the pressure switch and VOILA!!! Back up & running. I'm so grateful to people like you who share your knowledge with the rest of us so we can save a few dollars. Now it's time to get dishes cleaned.

[@DeinemudderHauke]

This video was a great place to start. Turns out a mouse chewed one of my wires; I was able to replace the DC cable. When reassembling, I left one of the washers out and my unit was leaking, but your video was a good place to remind me where the washer goes. 🎉 4:58

[@CByers-lh3zq]

Much appreciated, sir. Thanks for your guide. Extra note to those who didn’t see it clearly : pull that electrical plug out *sideways*- not down (as I did)- save yourself some headache

[@humupaa]

You're My Hero. Repairman came new board, inlet pump and drain motor and after all that, i find this video and fix it myself. Yes!

[@HowardGluckman]

Excellent video! I was quickly able to resolve the H2O error by cleaning the pressure sensor after watching the video. Thanks!

[@chriss4950]

Our 2 yr old dishwasher suddenly stopped working one day last week and this video showed me exactly what to look for and how to fix it. It’s running fine now. Probably saved us a $75 service call! Thank you!!

[@jeremy7253]

The white housing was so clogged the head of sensor was sitting in 2 inches of black goo. Thanks for the advice. Video was amazing. Saved so much money.

[@markdadian3323]

This was a perfect solution. We tried multiple resets, checking the water fill line, and were about to throw in the towel when I came across this video. I can't thank you enough. Bless you.

[@sandymouse73]

Thank you so much for posting this! After cleaning the filter and using baking soda and vinegar, I finally got the code. And it was a very simple fix that I could do myself. Sooo glad people like you do videos like this.

[@malsmith3806]

This video saved my dishwasher, and possibly my marriage! Thank you!

[@BeardedApplianceRepair]

Glad to help another marriage lol

[@kaptaintrips]

You mean save you from hand washing all the dishes so the better half doesn't get pissed off? 😂

[@vickicade4931]

I just did it, cleaned it and it works, but now it’s leaking at spot 😢

[@Jash_more]

@@vickicade4931so I’m assuming it’s fixed by now but if it’s not make sure it’s down all the way and push it just a bit passed we’re it’s sideways at a 90 degree angle

[@ilyaskarukappadath3966]

Saved a few hundred dollars with the help of this video. THANK YOU!! As someone else posted, the newer model had a different enclosure and it had to be pried open.

[@TomO-nt5mz]

Fixed mine perfectly. Had to make sure I cleaned the inside of the sensor also. You’re a lifesaver. 🎉

[@learningwithlynda3562]

Thank you so much for being so much more thorough than the last video I watched. On my unit, the white part was filled with gunk. So I cleaned that out and it washed the entire load. The next load, I got the H2O error. I'm so glad I came across your video. I didn't know you could, or should, take that part apart. I did, the hole was clogged. I used a toothpick to open the hole and voila! A running dishwasher! Thank you so much!

[@sierracoombs985]

Thank you! You saved the day! Well, night. Or is is morning? Haha. It’s almost 2am and I’m on my kitchen floor trying to fix this so I don’t have to wash dishes by hand tomorrow and thank goodness I found your video because it’s exactly what I needed! It’s running perfectly now.

[@charlesmcdermott3523]

Broooo!!!! Thank you so much for posting this easy repair. 10 min job and back up and running. Much love homie, HAGW!!

[@tilisha8903]

I can easily find a way to mess up something with 2 instructions so the fact that I was able to fix my dishwasher with this video had me celebrating! Video saved me money and from having someone come out! This video was easy to follow and understandable.

[@secondnature22]

You are amazing and saved Thanksgiving! Dishwasher started acting up days before hosting, thought I would be up all night washing dishes. THANK YOU!!

[@willgraham601]

This guy's the freakin man! What a boss. Our pressure switch was totally clogged and now we are up and running. Kudos!

[@mistergrumpygills]

Man you saved me several hundred dollars by posting this video, and I really do appreciate it. Nobody in my area wants to work on dishwashers, and I had no idea what was wrong with it of course till I found this, and was ready to put it on the street.

[@dominickdemers2627]

I can’t believe I fixed it! I did it myself in 5 minutes versus waiting for my husband which would have been at least a month! Super easy! Thank you for the video!

[@rickpuhala]

This is the Way

[@philliprenfro2896]

2023 model has a gray-body pressure switch and is designed a bit differently. Seemed more difficult to get all the pieces apart (has numerous pry tabs), but then much easier to clean out the gunk, once apart. I couldn’t have done it without this very helpful video! THANK YOU for sharing this! Runs like new again.

[@brandondevens5490]

I had so much build up in the white part as well as the hole in the black part, seems to be working now. I didn’t have an H2O error but still decided to check. Thank you so much for making this video. Hope the dishwasher stays working well! Thank you again!

[@TheMrBulkhead]

Amazing! Been looking for the fix and the warranty company wouldn’t even come out. I subscribed immediately! Thank you!

[@dakota111480]

Thank you for the great video! You are the only person who answered this problem correctly. I called GE for advice and was advised to pay 115 for a service call. Thank again!

[@ashleyhoward4194]

Thanks! - easy to follow fix!!

[@happymamaof5803]

Such a great video! Thank you so much. This was exactly my problem and I’m so thankful I was able to diagnose by watching a few of your GE dishwasher videos and repair it quickly and easily with this tutorial!! The only thing I will recommend to others it have a few beach towels ready. I had more than a little water come out of mine. But it’s fixed and that’s what matters!

[@Warriorwwg1wga]

That's what happened to me too!!!

[@charleslambertjr3842]

Thank you for taking the time to make this very helpful video, I am a maintenance technician for an apartment community and having the knowledge to fix an appliance versus replacing it is invaluable - I was working on the exact type that you were working on, and I will be buying a pressure switch , because even though I cleaned mine out , it still won’t fill - but I am positive, This will be the fix The dishwasher is only two years old, thanks again for all all your videos, and the time you take to share them 🏁😎

[@MichaelJones-if6ds]

Life saver.just fixed my 4 year old ge in about 5 minutes.i covered up the electrical connection and sprayed out with the high pressure nozzle on sink and now works flawless..4 star review from southern In....

[@de-annwelch889]

Thank you SO much! We couldn't find anything on any GE site or in the manual for trouble shooting. This was exactly what we needed. The video was well done and directions very clear. Thank you, sir! Take good care

[@jeffgrant1964]

My dishwasher was having this issue and your instructions worked like a charm in fixing it. Thanks so much!

[@kentmcallister846]

Thank you so much for posting this! I was on the verge of ordering a new water valve, but found this. 5 minutes and the diswhasher is back up and operating. There was no visible gunk on my sensor, but a rinse and wipe off did it!

[@simonchestnut75]

This is the answer! A year before this video I had same issue, had a few repair folks out, replaced boards, pumps, etc. Was able to get replacement dishwasher after emailing GE appliances CEO directly. New dishwasher had same issue. Finally got a repairman that knew this fix. I now clean it out every few months. Sometimes you will get PRS (pressure sensor, but looks like Pr5) error when reattaching sensor...just unplug it, make sure both plug and receptacle are dry/clean, and re-plug. That cleared the error for me.

[@Tacobelldogg]

THANK YOU! I had replaced my inlet valve due to that being a known issue and culprit, but it only worked for one wash cycle and then went back to the constant "drain loop". Found your video, took out the sensor, cleaned out all the gross stuff, popped it back in, and voila! Just a piece of advice to those trying this, make sure the white and black piece are snapped down TIGHT otherwise it will leak a lot.

[@sarahleland5066]

I'm a NOT a very handy wife and this video was so clear I was able to fix it!!! Excellent description! Thank you so much!!!!

[@greygurl3668]

Thanks! It works perfectly now! 🙂

[@johnhall8103]

Thank you!!!! This fixed my issue. After calls / chats with GE helpline that were anything but helpful this simple repair using a Swiss Army knife has my machine working again.

[@JillKosdrosky]

Yes!! This saved me a ton of money in repair costs, and I did it myself in 5 minutes. Thank you!!

[@sandydiffendal9823]

I have been waiting on a repair man for 6 weeks, he came and diagnosed my dishwasher to have a broken flood valve. He asked if I broke it???? Like I know where that is. Looking back, all problems started with a filthy filter. I mean, wow. Cleaned that and will clean it monthly from now on. Still with error code H20 into about 20 minutes. Watched this video. These parts he goes over also packed with thick gunk. I was not able to detach the wires, so I cleaned all the parts under the dishwasher. It is running, sounds like new, time will tell if its fixed. I am running it without the bottom plate on for now to keep an eye on it with a flat pizza pan under there to make sure there is not leaks, so far so good. Time will tell. When you have limited appliance repair in a rural area, and a man that has no VM on or returns calls, this U tube is extremely important to all. We only have 2 people living here, never put really dirty dishes in there, so I could imagine this is very common.

[@LeahKnight-b3s]

You just saved me 100's or a New Dishwasher. I can't believe I did it!! Thank You..!! I'm a subscriber now!!

[@erinelliott8733]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Our 3 yr old GE dishwasher has been sitting unused for weeks because we couldn’t figure out why it wouldn’t complete a cycle. We cleared the gunk exactly as you described and it’s up and running again. My children thank you, too; they don’t like handwashing the dishes! 😂

[@LeahMcIntosh-gd6gd]

Hardest part was getting the kick plate off! Someone really tightened a screw beyond tight. Once I got the screws out (using a 1/4” ratchet), everything went smoothly. Dishwasher is running smoothly again! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@cthulhubob42]

Thank you so much for this video. Fixed my machine in 5 minutes. Gunk had gotten into the switch and was forcing it open. Explains why the machine would drain, and drain, and drain, and then turn off. It thought it wasn't draining.

[@stac_cadet2284]

Thank you so much! This was my problem.We were ready to buy a new dishwasher.

[@LeonePhelps]

Great video, very quick and helpful!! Remember when reconnecting the sensor to the white tube piece after cleaning to get both sides to click on tight, mine wasn’t tight enough and I got a lot of water leaking when I thought it was fixed 😂😂 thanks again man saved my dishwasher!

[@kaptaintrips]

Hopefully you didn't walk away after starting it. Love how this guy said, "Check and recheck!". A sign of a very good technician.

[@chriskim6437]

Great video. I noticed a slight leak but am unable to fix the leak it. any tips on how to tighten it so that it doesn't leak?

[@vees_bees]

@LeonePhelps Thank you!!!! You saved my sanity… that which remains! Haha. So glad you posted this! Cheers!

[@Tacobelldogg]

This saved my bacon. I also didn't realize at first that the black piece wasn't tight with the white. Thanks for the info!

[@LisaMaxwell-cm]

I have problem too. I started the dishwasher and there is a slight drip.

[@scottbailey323]

Dude you’re the best! I have well water and manganese was in the hole and quite a bit in the white piece. This was easiest repair ever. Thanks!

[@Battlemagi212]

THANK YOU!!!! Fixed my issue. 5-10 minutes will save you the cost of a repair call or replacement.

[@Aaron-jq7yl]

After troubleshooting my GE GDT665SGNWW I came to the conclusion it has to be a sensor of some sort. I was not receiving the H20 error, the pump would drain the dishwasher, the dishwasher would fill, the element would heat. I seen this behavior on every setting but sporadically the door light would turn off and the cycle would fail. This video pointed me directly to the problem. Good video and thank you for sharing this knowledge!

[@Stephaniegriffithrichardson]

Thank you! Thank you! OMG I just saved myself a $100 Repair bill. This was so on point! I owe you! I do wish I had read the comments about having towels on the ready. Ugh, the water traveled fast. It's all good. I learned that I can do it.

[@susanschultz2752]

Thank you, I was able to fix this myself. Couldn't unplug the switch but I was able to clear the clog. Job took about 15min. Washer now working again.

[@jonnymaloney]

Thanks!

[@branmuffin6351]

This was exactly what I needed! You saved me from having to deal with the landlord and plumber again. Thank you

[@tedcusumano7131]

Tip on pressure relief valve was 100% spot on, GE Cafe Dishwasher was not filling with water. Thanks

[@JayPopp-v6p]

This is my same model. This worked! This needs to be the #1 video for this. Thanks!

[@jamesholleran1205]

Hey pal you saved my day, after thinking I took the quickest route my changing the water valve ( worked one time after that) the problem persisted. Sure enough it was the pressure switch, trouble gone. Thank you

[@shayes8539]

I watched your video and knew what to do. I fixed the H2O error. You nailed it! Thanks

[@KTWebDesign]

We followed your instructions and it WORKED!!!!! Thank you so much for making this video and putting it out there.

[@jw921500]

Thank You!! Ours was clogged with limescale / debris, was a quick 15 min repair thanks to this video.

[@GBackman]

Awesome - simple solution to the problem. After changing the heater element and assembly board. I vote Dishwasher Hall of Fame!

[@johnbailin9669]

Thank you! This is just what the doctor ordered. It's a simple repair, and this video explains it all so clearly.

[@TSayers]

Thank you very much. This worked for my 2 year old Hotpoint, Model HDF330PGR0WW. It Looked exactly same as the GE in your video. I searched for the part number that was on the sensor that I removed. It was a listed a GE part. I bought it and it worked perfectly.

[@johnhayes8966]

Thanks for this! My GE also developed this problem. Sorry for the cynicism, but having examined this sensor up close, I think the engineers in the Dept of Planned Obsolescence invented this one! I took your instructions a few steps further and disassembled everything, where I found gunk built up much deeper than I could reach with a pick. Beware, though. Deeper disassembly and reasonably get a little complicated for those who aren't more experienced in the art of tinkering.

[@billkern7861]

Thanks so much for your video. Solved my problem 100% and saved a call to the appliance repair guy. Cheers!

[@b.j.duplantisjr.1704]

Thank you! You saved me a ton of money for a five minute repair.

[@hopemurphy9093]

I cannot thank you enough! That fixed my issue and mountains of frustration! Thank you so much!

[@ianpetersen24]

Thanks. Worked for me and ours doesn’t have the H2O alert. But it seemed like a great first attempt. Appreciate the clear video. Saved me a ton on hand washing tonight.

[@obi1998]

Thank you Sir for sharing this! For anybody reading, be careful disconnecting the wire harness. There is a black tab holding it in. I couldn't see it and accidently tore my wires out. Got it all fixed though, just had to take the connector apart.

[@ryandavis9638]

You're the best! A ton of gunk in the plastic part on mine, actual sensor seemed solid. Good deal of water came out when it took it off though, fair warning for anyone else.

[@gussnarp]

Thanks for this video! It's not the first one that came up when searching for the issue, the first one was some AI voice taking forever to promote itself and I gave up on it before it got to any useful information. Your video was fantastic, dishwasher is running, no leaks yet, still have the kick off to check again before I button it up! Thanks so much for a great, helpful video, you just saved me a lot of money!

[@JoyEinspahr]

Followed video. Cleaned the nasty gunk out but after securing it back in place and it appears tight it leaks does this mean we need a new gasket.

[@danshaw4874]

Thank you so much for saving me a repair call! Worked great and was easy to do!

[@momorobles1]

I am so grateful for coming across your video! It was a 10 minute fix. THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Debra-nq3qt]

THANK YOU!!! Both parts had gunk in them. i noticed the filter is right next to this part. Perhaps if the filter is cleaned frequently the issue may not occur. I'd had the dishwasher 15 months when getting the H2O error andI was certainly not happy when I thought I'd need to purchase parts. This fix took only minutes. I used a metal cake tester to clean out the hole.

[@beasttrain9807]

do you have any leak issues on the replaced valve if so how does that seal. I have some leaks from o ring

[@jodistohr8878]

Ty ty ty! For this video! I fixed our dishwasher following your direction and was so relieved it worked!

[@ronniethompson3305]

Thank You so much. I just saved a lot of money because of your video. It took me 20 mins to get it up and working .. Definitely subscribing and telling all my people about your channel!

[@fsfmd]

This fixed it exactly - thanks so much! It wasn't giving me an error code for the first ~7 attempts to run, but it did eventually. It would just shut off anywhere between 1-15 minutes into the cleaning. Also - quite a bit of water came out of mine; I recommend having several towels ready just in case. I was on vacation for 2 weeks and am guessing the gunk dried, closing it off.

[@jimlove9060]

Great video-I’m not super handy (but I’m always trying too learn) and this was easy to follow, thorough & fixed the issue! Thank you!