How to Remove the Float Valve in a GE Profile Dishwasher

If you notice water slowly leaking from the bottom of your GE profile dishwasher, then the problem likely is due to a broken or faulty float valve, also known as a float switch. The float switch is a small electronic component that determines when water has filled up the dishwasher and then triggers the flow of water to be shut off. Removing and replacing the float valve is a simple task once you've accessed the inside of your dishwasher unit.

Screwdriver
Needle nose pliers

Instructions

- 1
  Move your dishwasher away from the wall, then disconnect the power supply from the AC wall outlet.
- 2
  Turn the water supply valve under your sink clockwise to shut it off.
- 3
  Remove the two screws from the bottom panel of the GE dishwasher using a screwdriver.
- 4
  Locate the float switch component on the front left side within the dishwasher unit.
- 5
  Detach the two wires attached to the float switch using needle nose pliers.
- 6
  Loosen the screw attached to the float switch using a screwdriver, then gently pull the switch component out of the unit.
- 7
  Insert a new float switch into the float assembly within the unit, then replace the switch component in the unit and tighten the screw to the switch.
- 8
  Reattach the two wires to the float switch, then connect the bottom panel back onto the dishwasher.
- 9
  Reinsert the two screws into the front panel. Turn the water supply valve back to the "On" position, then reconnect the power supply.

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