Lg Dishwasher Drain Pump Test

Lg drain pump dishwasher.

Lg dishwasher drain pump test.

Checking the drain hose depending on how the dishwasher is installed will involve removing the drain hose from the bottom of the dishwasher and visually inspecting it. It may be necessary for you to open the dishwasher door to remove the screws but then close the door again to remove the panel. Examining the drain pump will involve removing all dishwasher racks and checking down in sump to be sure nothing is blocking the drain. The drain pump uses an impeller to force water through the drain hose.

Check if anything has gotten pushed against it or on top of it causing the hose to become pinched or kinked. How to replace the drain pump on the lg dishwasher on your own and save produced by scott the fix it guy with over 27 years of repair experience. It will be found behind the lower kickplate access panel. To determine if the drain pump is defective check the pump motor for continuity using a multimeter.

It will be either white opaque or gray. Before you can reach the drain pump you ll need to remove your dishwasher from underneath your kitchen counter. If the motor does not have continuity or if is getting power but won t run replace the drain pump. At the end of the cycle if your tub is still f.

If the drain pump motor is not working the dishwasher won t drain. In this video i show you how to test the drain pump on a front load washer that is not draining out the water. How to replace the drain pump in your lg dishwasher. This panel will be held in place with either two or four screws.

If all clear the drain pump will need to accessed to see. Locate your dishwasher s motor. If the pump is not functioning properly your dishwasher won t drain. Look under the sink for a ridged or corrugated hose.

The dishwasher will not drain properly if the drain hose is kinked.