Check and recheck the float! Thank you! Thankfully I didn’t have to replace the valve. After seeing so many comments about something under float, I rechecked and found just a tiny piece of plastic that had broken off the old upper rack assembly I had just replaced. That small piece seemed to be the problem. Thanks again!
Technician quoted $300 to fix the dishwasher. Literally watched just this video and fixed it myself. Followed step by step and now I have a working dishwasher again. Thank you so much for posting this!
Oh, man, my Kitchenaid dishwasher has been acting up for a day or two. The unit was not filling with water. In this video, the second thing you checked was the float under the utensil rack. When I checked mine, I found a large hard plastic straw holding the float open. I removed it, reset the unit and chose the run cycle and voila! It filled with water and works! You just saved me $1000! God bless you!
I followed your video and replaced the water fill valve on our KitchenAid dishwasher and now it works again!! Thank you, Scott! You saved me hundreds of $$$ on hiring a repairman!
That's was a wonderful video. Following the steps i could troubleshoot my dishwasher that was not circulating water. The filter was dirty and after cleaning it, the washer could wash again. Thanks very much for the video.
Thanks for the easy video! I’m thrilled to not have to change this part YET! It was my float that was propped up by a broken wheel from the bottom drawer!
I found a broken off bottom rack wheel under my float, that should definitely be the first thing to check! So easy! Ordered new wheel and my 20 year old dishwasher is better than a new one!
I had just changed the solenoid and still didn't get water. Thanks for pointing out the float valve. Had a spoon under it. Now I have a spare valve. Thank you, again.
Great tutorial! Thought I was going to have to get a repair done or a new dishwasher as we weren't getting any water. After reading some of the comments on this, I discovered I had a knife under the float valve & once removed, all worked back as normal again!
great tutorial! I cleaned the mesh in on the fill valve (before buying a new one) where the water line comes in and everything worked! No need to buy a new part!
Great video! I was able to troubleshoot and replace the water fill valve on our KitchenAid dishwasher which resolved our issue (soap not dissolving, not totally filling with water). Thank you so much for posting this content!!!
Thank you! Had already checked the supply valve, but a minute into the video you checked the float - hey, so THAT is what that is. Checked it, there was a fork under it holding it up. Gah! So fixed, fast and cheap. 14 year old KichenAid too.,
Thank you ronboe! I had been looking at dishwashers online when my husband told me to search on the problem and I found Scott, he is great by the way, so easy to see what he is doing, but your comment is what made me go look at the float and mine had a spoon under it! It works now! Sigh, I am so glad I get to keep my Kitchenaide, I wasn't going to pay a thousand dollars for another one. Thank you @@ScottTheFixItGuyChannel !
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.. 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.:)))
Perfect video! Your step-by-step instructions were on point. I watched it through, then watched it and wrote down the steps, then referred to it several times during the replacement. I'm running the dishwasher now and I actually hear water!!! And no leaks!
Fantastic, replaced the inlet valve in less than an hour thanks to this video! Any suggestions on how to repair a rusting end on the upper basket? Thank you 😁
Hey, thanks for the guide. I had a 6-1 code and did all the checks and replaced the fill valve. Unfortunately it's still not cleaning and its giving the same code. Could it be a problem with the control board? If so how would i test it?
You might have something stuck underneath the mushroom looking float at the bottom of the dishwasher that measures the water level: errorcoded.com/fault/kitchenaid-dishwasher-error-code-6-1/
I had the same problem where the dishwasher was not filling up with water. I had added the water like you told me to and the cup was filled up. Before I started taking apart the dishwasher I unplugged it and plugged it back in just to see what happens. I guess that’s all my dishwasher needed was a reset because it started to work again.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Apparently, my dishwasher needed a restart too! Had I not read this comment I would have ordered and installed a new circulation pump!! Gold star for you! ⭐️
*** 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.
It can mean either that the fill valve is no longer letting in enough water to wash the dishes or it could mean that the circulation pump is either partially clogged with debris or is worn out and doesn’t push the water hard enough through the spray arms to fill up the glass during the test. The most common problem I’ve seen is that the fill valve is worn out and no longer let in enough water during the fill cycle.
@@ScottTheFixItGuyChannel Thanks for the reply. I have just replaced the water valve. Unfortunately, that didn't resolve the issue. Let me look into the circulation pump.
@@ScottTheFixItGuyChannelwhere would the circulation pump be? I just ordered my fill valve to try the order of operations first. I am having the no water comming out issues
Scott, first off thank you! Great and helpful video. I do have a question. I can hear and feel the fill valve working but at a point a minute or so in it just stops. Like there is a blockage. In doing the water test of filling the cup no water appeared. What would be the next order of operations? Clean the fill valve? Is there a line that runs from it that could have a block somewhere? If so, how to fix that one? Thanks again in advance for your help!
Great video! Quick question: if I feel water on both the stainless steel hose and the black hose connected to each side of the inlet valve, is it still possible that the valve is the issue as to why I barely see any water in the dishwasher after testing with a rinse cycle?
I changed my inlet valve and it still isn't filling up with water. The float is moving freely, I can hear the click so i think the float switch is fine. Any thoughts why it still wouldn't be working? My sink has water just fine.
Some fill tubes have an anti flood feature that shuts off the water. I would disconnect the fill tube from the fill valve and put it in a bucket to confirm you have water flow👍
I did the water test and that works, float is fine, the water is on, I replaced the fill valve, and STILL no water goes to my dishwasher. What do I check now??
@@ScottTheFixItGuyChannel If it fills to the heating element, what's the likely culprit? The unit is draining the water I poured in, so I'm guessing the problem is either the circulating pump or float switch. I appreciate your help!
@@ScottTheFixItGuyChannel I ordered the pump and switch from Amazon last week and replaced both. The switch was inexpensive enough that it was worth a "while you're in there" replacement. Problem solved. Probably the pump, but now it has a new pump and switch. Thanks for your help!
hi, I have similar issues with my kitchenaid KDTM354ESS: the machine always drain the water I poured in so nothing ends up in the cup; I checked the float switch and it seems to be working fine. So this may be the issue of the circulating pump? Thanks!
@@ScottTheFixItGuyChannel Thanks for the reply. That is what I stated hearing two weeks ago and immediately thought water valve...been there with a washer before. Thanks for the information and video, nice job.
Check and recheck the float! Thank you! Thankfully I didn’t have to replace the valve. After seeing so many comments about something under float, I rechecked and found just a tiny piece of plastic that had broken off the old upper rack assembly I had just replaced. That small piece seemed to be the problem. Thanks again!
That’s great to hear! 😊
Technician quoted $300 to fix the dishwasher. Literally watched just this video and fixed it myself. Followed step by step and now I have a working dishwasher again. Thank you so much for posting this!
Nice work!😊😊😊
Oh, man, my Kitchenaid dishwasher has been acting up for a day or two. The unit was not filling with water. In this video, the second thing you checked was the float under the utensil rack. When I checked mine, I found a large hard plastic straw holding the float open. I removed it, reset the unit and chose the run cycle and voila! It filled with water and works! You just saved me $1000! God bless you!
I love it❤️😊
Thanks so much for the support 👍
I followed your video and replaced the water fill valve on our KitchenAid dishwasher and now it works again!! Thank you, Scott! You saved me hundreds of $$$ on hiring a repairman!
I love it😊😊😊
Thanks for this. The quick tip to check the float right at the beginning is what fixed my issue.
Awesome,
Thanks Jesse👍
Thanks Scott, One small pistachio shell under the float. Took it out and it worked. Amazing. Thanks for the help.
Nice work!
Thanks!
Oh wow….a spoon was caught underneath the float. That’s why my dishwasher was not filling. Easy fix! Thank you for explaining.
Great job😊👍
That's was a wonderful video. Following the steps i could troubleshoot my dishwasher that was not circulating water. The filter was dirty and after cleaning it, the washer could wash again. Thanks very much for the video.
Glad it helped😊😊😊
Saved Christmas prep! Your pre-checks were enough to get it working again. Thanks!
Awesome Ben,
Thank you for the follow up😊
Thanks for the easy video! I’m thrilled to not have to change this part YET! It was my float that was propped up by a broken wheel from the bottom drawer!
yep--melted bit of plastic under mine.
Thanks my valve was fine the float had a piece of potato under it holding it up. Great video.
I found a broken off bottom rack wheel under my float, that should definitely be the first thing to check! So easy! Ordered new wheel and my 20 year old dishwasher is better than a new one!
I had just changed the solenoid and still didn't get water. Thanks for pointing out the float valve. Had a spoon under it. Now I have a spare valve. Thank you, again.
Good job Owen😊
Thank you! Just saved me a repair call or more elaborate repair--piece of plastic stuck under float valve.
Great tutorial! Thought I was going to have to get a repair done or a new dishwasher as we weren't getting any water. After reading some of the comments on this, I discovered I had a knife under the float valve & once removed, all worked back as normal again!
That is Awesome 😊😊😊
I'm here because I just peeked at the price of a decent new dishwasher.
A piece of plastic was under the float valve that was preventing it from working properly. Thank you for this videa. It just saved me
Nicely done 😊
great tutorial! I cleaned the mesh in on the fill valve (before buying a new one) where the water line comes in and everything worked! No need to buy a new part!
Awesome Scott,
Nicely done😊
Great video! I was able to troubleshoot and replace the water fill valve on our KitchenAid dishwasher which resolved our issue (soap not dissolving, not totally filling with water). Thank you so much for posting this content!!!
Thanks John,
I’m so glad it worked 👍😊
Thank you! Had already checked the supply valve, but a minute into the video you checked the float - hey, so THAT is what that is. Checked it, there was a fork under it holding it up. Gah! So fixed, fast and cheap. 14 year old KichenAid too.,
Nice work!😊👍
Thank you ronboe! I had been looking at dishwashers online when my husband told me to search on the problem and I found Scott, he is great by the way, so easy to see what he is doing, but your comment is what made me go look at the float and mine had a spoon under it! It works now! Sigh, I am so glad I get to keep my Kitchenaide, I wasn't going to pay a thousand dollars for another one. Thank you @@ScottTheFixItGuyChannel !
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.. 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.:)))
You’ve got an awesome son James. He gave you great advice. Congratulations 😊
Watched this video and realized that a fork was stuck under the float. Picked it out and it ran perfectly. Thank you!
Great job!
Same.
Didn't know Ray Romano did this kinda work. Great video. Appreciate you uploading it.
Things are tight right now in Hollywood so I got to get whatever I can get😂😂😂
Thanks!!!! Had something wedged under the float. Never would’ve thought to check that.
YOOOOO! I just read your comment and checked the float for anything wedged underneath. I found a random piece of plastic! THANKS!
Your comment was only 40 minutes old
That is so cool😊😎
Just saved me a ton of time.
Perfect video! Your step-by-step instructions were on point. I watched it through, then watched it and wrote down the steps, then referred to it several times during the replacement. I'm running the dishwasher now and I actually hear water!!! And no leaks!
Nicely done😊😊👍
Gunk is gone and no stress, and I’m done. Spraying like mutha thanks for saving me money 🎉
Great job Patrick 😊👍
You are the man! I had a toothpick under my float.
Awesome Dale😊
Thank you for taking the time to share this video with us
You’re most welcome😊
Fantastic, replaced the inlet valve in less than an hour thanks to this video! Any suggestions on how to repair a rusting end on the upper basket? Thank you 😁
Can you send a picture of the rusting end to: scottthefixitguy@yahoo.com
Thanks for posting this. I get to do this now.
Let us know how it goes 😊
Thank you for the tutorial, this really helped me saving $200 calling a plumber!
Thank you!! This video is On point. The float was stuck up with a rose stem??
Very cool,
I wonder how a rose stem got stuck there😂
You save my day! It ends up with a small plastic thing underneath my float. Once I removed it, it has water flow in and works as normal
Awesome,
Thanks Lu👍😊
Thanks a bunch. You made the repair easy peasy for me.
That’s what I like to hear😊
Thanks Raina............My float was propped open by a piece of pineapple:). Great Video that also said to check that:)
You’re welcome 😊👍
Thanks to this video, and your comment I fixed my dishwasher too! Piece of Corn was my culprit 😅😅
Hey, thanks for the guide. I had a 6-1 code and did all the checks and replaced the fill valve. Unfortunately it's still not cleaning and its giving the same code. Could it be a problem with the control board? If so how would i test it?
Can you send that same question to my email at Scottthefixitguy@yahoo.com
You might have something stuck underneath the mushroom looking float at the bottom of the dishwasher that measures the water level: errorcoded.com/fault/kitchenaid-dishwasher-error-code-6-1/
Worked beautifully! Thanks for saving me on having to buy a new dishwasher!
You’re very welcome Christine❤️😊
Don't believe this! Lemon seed under float. Works great now. Two minute repair. Thanks and subscribed!
Great thanks piece of plastic from the utensil rack under the float valve. Problem solved Thanks
Thanks Martin😊
This comment saved me a lot of time. Fork under the float valve. Working again. Thanks!
I appreciate the tips you shared here!
You’re welcome 😊
Very Helpful ! Thank you! Fixed my dishwasher following ur video! Man! The connectors were hard to remove. Mainly an access issue.
Nicely done👍😊
Thank you!! Excellent tutorial! I appreciate it very much.
Thanks so much Sarah❤️😊👍
Ty buddy u saved us
Happy to help 😊😊
That did the trick! Thanks for saving Christmas! :-)
Great job brother
I had the same problem where the dishwasher was not filling up with water. I had added the water like you told me to and the cup was filled up. Before I started taking apart the dishwasher I unplugged it and plugged it back in just to see what happens. I guess that’s all my dishwasher needed was a reset because it started to work again.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Apparently, my dishwasher needed a restart too! Had I not read this comment I would have ordered and installed a new circulation pump!! Gold star for you! ⭐️
That worked for me too!
This just saved me so much time and effort, thanks so much
Anyone know what type and where to get a replacement elbow adapter? I destroyed mine trying to get it off the old valve
Nice job,
Must be the controller 👍
That was good and quick.
Nice job Dennis😊
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it😊😊
*** 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.
Nice job Glen😊
What if the dishwasher is getting a little bit of water but not alot, would you assume same issue?
Yep, a new fill valve should fix it👍 if this helps please donate:venmo.com/u/Scott-Flint-1
Did you find that there was no 120 volts ever going to the fill valve?
Hello. I'm having the no water issue. May I know what does it mean if there's no there is no water in the cup for that "cup test"?
It can mean either that the fill valve is no longer letting in enough water to wash the dishes or it could mean that the circulation pump is either partially clogged with debris or is worn out and doesn’t push the water hard enough through the spray arms to fill up the glass during the test.
The most common problem I’ve seen is that the fill valve is worn out and no longer let in enough water during the fill cycle.
@@ScottTheFixItGuyChannel Thanks for the reply. I have just replaced the water valve. Unfortunately, that didn't resolve the issue. Let me look into the circulation pump.
@@ScottTheFixItGuyChannelwhere would the circulation pump be? I just ordered my fill valve to try the order of operations first. I am having the no water comming out issues
Scott, first off thank you! Great and helpful video. I do have a question. I can hear and feel the fill valve working but at a point a minute or so in it just stops. Like there is a blockage. In doing the water test of filling the cup no water appeared. What would be the next order of operations? Clean the fill valve? Is there a line that runs from it that could have a block somewhere? If so, how to fix that one? Thanks again in advance for your help!
Nice job Joe, I would replace the fill valve.
@@ScottTheFixItGuyChannel Unfortunately didn't work. Any other thoughts?
Good instructions without a bunch of chatter. Thank you!
Thanks so much Lin😊
Great video! Quick question: if I feel water on both the stainless steel hose and the black hose connected to each side of the inlet valve, is it still possible that the valve is the issue as to why I barely see any water in the dishwasher after testing with a rinse cycle?
It probably is not letting in enough water👍
So it probably is the inlet valve, even though I feel water on both ends?
I changed my inlet valve and it still isn't filling up with water. The float is moving freely, I can hear the click so i think the float switch is fine. Any thoughts why it still wouldn't be working? My sink has water just fine.
Some fill tubes have an anti flood feature that shuts off the water.
I would disconnect the fill tube from the fill valve and put it in a bucket to confirm you have water flow👍
The bottom of my kitchen aid fills with water, seems to get hot . But it isn’t spraying water. Is it the pump? Any ideas? TY
Sounds like it’s time for a new circulation pump.
@@ScottTheFixItGuyChannel unfortunately I agree. Ugh 205$
What if there is no signal going to the inlet valve
Do you think there might be water stuck in the bottom of the dishwasher drip plate?
Brand new motor pump inlet valve, float and float switch, so it was bone dry when I tried to start it
If I manually add 2 gallons of water it works, I just don't want to keep having to do it that way, lol
Found a spoon under the fill round stopper. That’s all it was!
Very good 😊
Scott does a great job! Makes it simple.
You said you are going to Plug and UnPlug the dishwasher in the video??? Do you mean turn off the fuse before working on it?
Yep, or unplug it under the sink 👍
why did the old one stop working?
Hi Ian,
The old fill solenoid got worn out and would no longer fill.
thanks for the through investigation turns out my float was hung up on a piece of plastic
Great job👍
I just checked my float after reading your comment, and found a little piece of something. Now my machine working. Thanks!
Nicely done😊
Replace circulation pump
Just took that thing off. Hope you’re right.
I did the water test and that works, float is fine, the water is on, I replaced the fill valve, and STILL no water goes to my dishwasher. What do I check now??
Did you ever find out? I've replaced my flow valve with a brand new one and it's still not working
Did you ever find out? I've replaced my flow valve with a brand new one and it's still not working
My dishwasher washes and fills but at the end of the cycle does not drain at all….any ideas as to what part maybe needed to be replaced
Check drain hose clogged - Home Depot has long thin bristles to unclog
If the cup doesn't fill with water, what's the next diagnostic step?
You can check to make sure it fills as high as the heating element in 5 minutes.
@@ScottTheFixItGuyChannel If it fills to the heating element, what's the likely culprit? The unit is draining the water I poured in, so I'm guessing the problem is either the circulating pump or float switch. I appreciate your help!
Yep, time fir a new circulation pump.
@@ScottTheFixItGuyChannel I ordered the pump and switch from Amazon last week and replaced both. The switch was inexpensive enough that it was worth a "while you're in there" replacement. Problem solved. Probably the pump, but now it has a new pump and switch. Thanks for your help!
hi, I have similar issues with my kitchenaid KDTM354ESS: the machine always drain the water I poured in so nothing ends up in the cup; I checked the float switch and it seems to be working fine. So this may be the issue of the circulating pump? Thanks!
Did you hear a whistling sound prior to not getting water?
Yes, that is common.
@@ScottTheFixItGuyChannel Thanks for the reply. That is what I stated hearing two weeks ago and immediately thought water valve...been there with a washer before.
Thanks for the information and video, nice job.