Yes, I unplugged the hose, removed the valve and blew some air thru it to make sure it was clear
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Yes, I unplugged the hose, removed the valve and blew some air thru it to make sure it was clear
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Did you do the same thing with the drain hose?
Gene.
No, but I will right now…
I removed the hose and it is clear. I put some water in the dish washer and drained it straight thru the valve and it is still draining very slowly.
There is a clip that holds the flap in the check valve. I removed the clip and the flap and did find a blockage that looked like it was part if the valve before I removed the flap…going to re install and re try
still draining slowly
Remove the check valve and make sure the hole in the pump plate is clear. See how water will go without the check valve.
Gene.
Gene:
Is there another way to get to the check valve? I have tried every sort of way to get the wash impeller screw off but it is on tight. I am afraid of damaging the wash impeller as I try to get it off. I have a Whirlpool GU980CGQ3. The unit is 9 years old so I am not going to drop huge money into a fix since I am at the tale end of it’s life.
You have to remove the drain hose from the check valve (#15 on the diagram) and unscrew the check valve. There are no other ways to check it. I did not understand why you went to the impeller. It has nothing to do with the drain problem.
Here are the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=262018
Gene.
Because I was going to from the top as I followed the diagram that the check valve shows it on. It was not until you sent the one with the front door assembly that I realized that it was right behind the access panel :o
Cleaned the valve and did a quick rinse. Drained fine. Thanks Gene!!
You are welcome. I’m glad you were able to fix it.
Gene.
Gene:
Does this also apply to Whirlpool dishwasher Model DU945PWPT0? And in your response from above:
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The second thing I would check is the check valve (#15 on the pump & motor break down diagram). Remove all water from the dishwasher, remove the bottom panel, disconnect the drain hose from the check valve and unscrew it.
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are you saying unscrew the valve?
Thanks,
j
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Gene:
Does this also apply to Whirlpool dishwasher Model DU945PWPT0? And in your response from above:
are you saying unscrew the valve?
Thanks,
j
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Yes. The clogged check valve is one of the most common cause for slow drain in such pumps.
Here are the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=5134743&diagram_id=930534
Gene.
Thanks for the quick reply Gene! That did it it; just a tiny bedazzle bead from one of my daughter’s toys.
thanks again!
j
You are welcome. I’m glad you were able to fix it and it was that simple.
Gene.
Our whirlpool dishwasher is not draining either. Like someone mentioned above, we could push the cancel/drain button and it would drain but now it doesnt even drain when we do that. We have checked for clogs and kinks in the hoses and there is nothing wrong. It is less then 2 years old.
What is the complete model number of the dishwasher?
Gene.
The model number is DU1055TSQ3.It is a whirlpool quiet partner I. THanks in advance for you help.
Remove the bottom panel and check if the drain pump works when it comes to drain.
If it does not, remove the wires from the drain pump and check for 120 VAC between them while the control calls for drain.
If the voltage reading is correct, replace the drain pump.
If the voltage reading is incorrect, check the wires between the control board and the drain pump.
If the wires are good, replace the control board.
Here are the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=5513941
Gene.
Thanks so much Gene for your help! We really appreciate it and will let you know what the outcome is.