In this video I diagnose a leak that had been coming from both sides of the dishwasher door. Ultimately the fix was super simple, but I still show the whole diagnosis problem. My GE Dishwasher model is GDWT668V00SS.
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@jasonmccarty13192 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Especially showing the answer in the beginning but then how you got to the conclusion.
@howardbrianj9 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great video and especially for putting the solution at the beginning. It’s amazing to me how your diagnosis was exactly the problem I and others had. I already had a Black Friday deal in the cart from Home Depot, so you literally saved me $800. I may try the silicon solution that was mentioned because I do see a crack at the end of the seal.
@NashwaukSteve9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the excellent feedback! I’m so glad to hear the video helped! God bless and Happy Thanksgiving!
@itsMaxwellHouse Жыл бұрын
Huge thanks Sir. This was my problem exactly and had never though to look before you. Thank so much! Just like you my dishwasher is good to go now after a couple times making sure the seal met heat while also flipped the right way. I hope more GE dishwasher owners see this before replacing door seals and entire units, because it was astonishing how simple/convincing this was, even before I tried it.
@NashwaukSteve Жыл бұрын
Hi Maxwell- yeah it sure seems like small change to get it to stop leaking! I’m happy to hear the video helped you out! God Bless!
@talltree353427 күн бұрын
I have that door part 2 on list GE dishwasher my brother put extensions on both sides for that flap since it's not a part you can get. It's been riveted on and part of the door. Mine is still leaking but you've give me some ideas.... Thanks. You are very analytical person, patient, and somewhat relentless! Good for you.
@NashwaukSteve7 күн бұрын
I hope you get it figured out. I sure wish the flap wasn’t part of the door on these things.
@Anita-mb2gw Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing me how to fix the leak in my dishwasher
@NashwaukSteve Жыл бұрын
Hi Anita251- You’re welcome! I very glad to hear it helped!
@dpm1964 Жыл бұрын
This was great thank you. I like your step by step diagnosis. Worthy of a subscription!
@NashwaukSteve Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks! I appreciate that!
@CWAMUSCLE Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to come back and say thanks! Just needed to bend that bottom seal back into place.
@NashwaukSteve Жыл бұрын
Hi Brent Rohm- I’m really glad it helped! Thanks for dropping me a line!
@stephensopok99897 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!! I am a repar technician I this definitely stumped me!!!! Awesome 5 starts!!!
@NashwaukSteve7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing that! I’m so happy to hear it was helpful or at least informative.
@JGregoryRN2 жыл бұрын
My leak was from the exact same problem your’s had with the lower seal curling in on the right! Your fix seems to be working for me as well. Thank you!!
@user-tz9nl5ne1l7 ай бұрын
God bless you, sir. My problem wasn't at all what you described, but I doubt I would've ever found it if I hadn't watched your video. Thanks! :)
@NashwaukSteve6 ай бұрын
I’m happy to hear you figured it out! God bless!
@OtisPlunk2 ай бұрын
Great video, brother. Determination and perseverance are Omni Potent.
@NashwaukSteve2 ай бұрын
Well said!
@focused247 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making the video. At first I noticed that flap was the culprit as well and adjusting it helped. Now, unfortunately, the flap is split open on both ends and water is getting out. Plus, the inner door part itself is now discontinued and seeing the inner bits made me realize it’s not something I want to tackle. Time for a new dishwasher 😢 just sucks that it’s 10 years old and it still works well.
@Rainlyu Жыл бұрын
According to another comment, they use silicone sealant to patch the crack
@BlondieSL Жыл бұрын
First, this video DESERVES a hell of a lot more likes than it has. We have a GE portable that is over 20 years old, but actually was hardly used. In fact, over the last 15 years, it was used maybe 5 times (ish). But now, we've decided to start using it again and wouldn't ya know it, there's a very slight leak at the door. However, it seems to be almost dead center. I haven't done the maintenance on it as yet, but using my fingers to feel the rubber seal at the bottom, it doesn't feel right. I don't know if there's a split in the seal or if it's by design that it's one long piece, placed at the bottom and is supposed to overlap. After we get all the "spring stuff" done, I plan on rolling it outside into the bright sunlight and seeing if I can remove the entire door (without screwing up the whole thing) to get a better look at that seal. That bottom seal is exactly where the inner tub's "lip" meets the door. Fun times.
@NashwaukSteve9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment! I hope that you’ve had a chance to figure out what was wrong by now. Any update?
@BlondieSL9 ай бұрын
@@NashwaukSteve Well, we rarely use it, but I threw some vinegar through a few cycles and that seems to have clear up most issue. It still does leak, a very small amount, in the front, but I know what part is causing that. The part isn't available anymore for this model, but if we start to use the machine more, in the future, I'll just remove the part and model a new part in CAD and print out a new piece. I find that I have to do that more and more with older equipment. LOL
@NashwaukSteve9 ай бұрын
Wow- excellent that you have the ability to print your own parts. That’s awesome! Thanks for the update.
@rusty-ole-boomstick12687 ай бұрын
@@BlondieSLjust a word of advise, leaving a dishwasher sit with no use causes the rubber seals to dry and crack and possibly shrink. As the old saying goes you don't use it you lose it.
@BlondieSL7 ай бұрын
@@rusty-ole-boomstick1268 Oh yes!!! That is so true as we've proven here. LOL We still rarely use it and I can no longer buy that one piece and I'm just too danged lazy to design a new one and print it out.... for now. But the odd time that we do use it, the leaking is very minimal and wipes up with a paper towel. So no urgency. I don't know if that, in the future, we'll use it more or not. Buy my hubby actually enjoys washing dishes. LOL I DO NOT! Just to be clear. hehehehehehe
@williamedwards3002 Жыл бұрын
This was fantastic, thanks for the detailed video
@NashwaukSteve Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@williecunningham37252 жыл бұрын
I had an old model GE that they installed improperly and it leaked undetected for weeks in a manufactured home. My floor had ro be replaced. After they resolved the issue, the dishwasher lasted 18 years!!!!
@NashwaukSteve2 жыл бұрын
Hi Willie Cunningham - undetected leakage is a constant worry of mine! I’m happy to hear you ended up getting such long life out of it. Just curious, did you use the high temp settings, like sanitize and heated dry? I always wonder if those cycles are hard on the unit over time. Thanks for watching!
@renesimard13192 жыл бұрын
That model caused so much trouble for us.. If you want to steer clear only use normal wash & no other fancy functions like sanitize or heated dry.. it will warp & destroy the cheap components it’s made with.. Thanks for the video though though. Obviously, we’re back to fixing it.. again for the forth time with different issues all the time.. I think we’ll toss it to recycling & get a Bosch 500 or 800. Heard repair techs only buy those cause they never get service calls for them
@alacran19862 жыл бұрын
This video help me see the vent motor and how to get to it to replace. My GE vent motor makes noise as though the motor is stuck
@ElevatorWasher50002 жыл бұрын
Same issue. Also i fell on the dishwasher door,so now it’s leaking, and the flaps were lose, and not facing the right way.
@SurenUSA202414 күн бұрын
I have similar issue but it was cut with some gap, how to replace whole flat one
@Acesupersoaker2 жыл бұрын
5 common causes of leaks: spraying blade, gasket 1/2, water valve or float valve or missed placed plate.
@vegas2385 Жыл бұрын
Yes my first leak was a cracked spraying blade that wouldn't rotate because of the crack. It would spray the same spot with enough force to cause a door seal leak.
@virginiaroberts93625 ай бұрын
What an excellent video! I have the same bottom seal problem on my GE Profile Dishwasher. Could you explain how you were able to bend the bottom seal back into the correct direction. I would appreciate learning the steps.
@NashwaukSteve5 ай бұрын
It’s been a while, so I rewatched parts to try to remember. I think I would just over bend it in the correct direction, then shut the door before it could relax back to the old position. Once the door closes on the flap and it’s facing into the dishwasher, it stays that way. Eventually the flap retains the correct positioning. I hope that helps!
@stevenburton7922 Жыл бұрын
Good video....thanks for posting
@NashwaukSteve Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@erock925Ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@NashwaukSteveАй бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@indeed4455 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your video! My right side flap is also "reversed" but it looks intentional. I wonder if facing inward matters, or if it just lost its usual tight seal against the bottom of the tub. Given how the seal is curling on the right vs left side, I would have guessed it is somehow intentional and the gap in the seal just widened over time and that your adjustment just retightened the seal. I don't know. It's pretty tricky to actually force it inward without taking the door panel off but I like another commenter's idea of sticking a sponge in there and turning on the heat cycle. This does seem like a design flaw. I am also going to try to angle the dishwasher up slightly and I already replaced the gasket to ensure that wasn't the issue. I found it odd that it only happens to us about 3/4 of the time, but your turbulence theory is interesting as that would indicate the plates may be arranged in such a way so as to reduce turbulence for the remaining 1/4 of the time it does not leak.
@itsMaxwellHouse Жыл бұрын
It was tricky for me too, keeping a hand on the seal as long as possible as I lifted the door. But I had a verrryyyy similar situation. That seal looked normal until I saw this. I’m betting yours also needs flipped and has had many cycles/heat pushing it the wrong way.
@Mulelicious7 ай бұрын
very helpful, thanks
@NashwaukSteve7 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@alexalaev65594 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@NashwaukSteve4 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@mickfish117 ай бұрын
Great Video Thanks how did you reverse the flap, ours is folded over on 1 side and I can't seem to grasp it Thanks
@NashwaukSteve5 ай бұрын
It’s been a while, so I rewatched parts to try to remember. I think I would just over bend it in the correct direction, then shut the door before it could relax back to the old position. Once the door closes on the flap and it’s facing into the dishwasher, it stays that way. Eventually the flap retains the correct positioning. I hope that helps
@aliciam92953 жыл бұрын
Do you know how to get off that bottom flap? Ours is cracked and doesn’t seal. It seems like there are screws or something holding the seal on but are covered in buildup.
@NashwaukSteve3 жыл бұрын
I was told by GE customer service that the flap is part of the inner door and can’t be replaced by itself. Bad news, I know.
@lopez8871 Жыл бұрын
JerryRig it drill thru the rivets and go to the parts store and find one that will fit then screw or rivet the new on in place?
@Tha_G0at8 ай бұрын
Mine is making a crazy metallic grinding noise while it washing, I have a feeling my problem is way larger than all these superficial things
@NashwaukSteve7 ай бұрын
Sounds bad! I finally tossed this unit when it developed a leak on the pump. They do have a finite life span. Good luck!
@franloukasmcphie3410 Жыл бұрын
What does model # GU 1500XTL53 look like inside
@afaafa3679 Жыл бұрын
Hi - very nice & informative video...our dishwasher is leaking (from underneath) from that dome-shaped part (minute 3:44 on video...what is it called?) that is located on the lower left corner of the bottom of the dishwhasher, I suppose I can replace that? (already looked underneath where leak is & looks like I should be able to replace that?) Thx.
@NashwaukSteve Жыл бұрын
Hi afa afa- I replaced that GE dishwasher a little while ago, so I can’t look at it in person. At 3:44, I think you’re referring to that gray dome on the floor of the washer. That’s a cover that protects an emergency float switch. So if the water gets high enough to lift that float, the dishwasher will stop. I believe that gray cover snaps off, or twists off, somehow it can be removed. Good luck!
@sobyx12 жыл бұрын
May at some point need to replace that bottom gasket. GE website does not say what part number that is for my model.
@NashwaukSteve2 жыл бұрын
Hi Luis Alonso Mancilla! Unfortunately GE told me that on my dishwasher, the bottom rubber seal was part of the inner door assembly, not an individual part. That makes it a bigger job than it should be, and more $$$! Thanks for watching!
@sobyx12 жыл бұрын
@@NashwaukSteve thanks, yes they told me the same for mine unfortunately. I will try the gasket maker products to see how they work sealing the gasket.
@anthonymartin241211 ай бұрын
UNIT not level top leaning out 1.5 in and bottom .5 in level to the cabinets not holding water level.
@NashwaukSteve11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Glad you liked the video!
@petervanhaeften7 ай бұрын
Good stuff
@NashwaukSteve6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@igloozoo37713 жыл бұрын
I had nearly the same model and have the exact same issue and I noticed the rubber door flaps on both sides are warped so I am not sure how you got it back to the correct position.
@NashwaukSteve3 жыл бұрын
I was able to just kind of force mine back to the correct position with a blunt object (the eraser side of a pencil or something) Then once I ran a few cycles with it in the right place, it stayed there. I just replied to a comment about replacing the flap. Unfortunately it’s part of the inner door, so it can’t just be replaced by itself. Good luck! Dripping dishwashers are super frustrating!
@igloozoo37713 жыл бұрын
@@NashwaukSteve So I ran a cycle with setting to heat dry and once the wash cycle is done, I open the door and put a kitchen sponge underneath the rubber flap and closed the door. That seems to put the flap back into place for now.
@cboakye69807 ай бұрын
Was the silicone food safe?
@NashwaukSteve7 ай бұрын
I don’t recall. I ended up tossing this dishwasher after it developed a leak on the pump underneath. It had a good life!
@timh20659 ай бұрын
10:05 Meow!😺
@NashwaukSteve9 ай бұрын
That’s my helper! She goes wherever the tools go.
@franloukasmcphie3410 Жыл бұрын
GE model 575-0 water leaking
@Tha_G0at8 ай бұрын
Mines leaking and squeaking
@NashwaukSteve8 ай бұрын
Yikes, that isn’t good at all! You might be in for a replacement soon. Old leaking dishwashers can be a big problem to your floor. Best of luck!
@sullivan91919 ай бұрын
You were overthinking wayyy too hard
@NashwaukSteve8 ай бұрын
Yes I was!
@Ttvpursuedtooth7073 жыл бұрын
Hi.
@NashwaukSteve3 жыл бұрын
Hey Charlie!! I hope you liked my video on dishwasher repair!