What do you do when your dishwasher randomly shuts off halfway through the cycle — and it’s barely two years old? That’s what happened to a local Vancouver family with their GE Adora (model DDT700SBN4TS). Full sink. Dirty dishes. Weekend guests. And a machine that just gave up.
The Call That Started It All
Sunday afternoon. We picked up immediately — no bots, no wait music. The homeowner sounded tired and annoyed:
“It starts draining forever, then just dies. Other times, it won’t even start.”
She had already tried cleaning the filter, restarting power, and running empty cycles. Nothing helped. We scheduled the visit for Monday.
Immediate Failure on Arrival
We showed up right on time. As soon as we hit “Start,” the dishwasher began draining — nonstop for almost 3 minutes. Then the cycle failed. The panel blinked the FTD error code (Drain Fault).
That code usually means the drain pump is clogged or blocked. But we confirmed: pump was clean, working strong, and water was flowing freely. So why the failure?
Deep Dive Into Diagnostics
We accessed diagnostic mode and monitored sensor feedback. The water level pressure sensor was falsely reporting that the tub was full — even when dry.
This tricked the board into endlessly draining to “correct” the phantom water level. When it couldn’t fix it, the machine aborted the cycle.
This issue is common with GE models using pressure sensors — especially when the sensor fails electronically (not physically clogged). The only fix? Replace the sensor with an OEM part.
Fast Solution, No Guessing
We gave the client a full explanation and upfront estimate. No guessing. No board replacement upsells. Just facts.
The part — OEM GE Water Pressure Sensor (WD21X25468) — was in stock just 10 minutes away. The client agreed to wait while we picked it up at Marcone in Vancouver.
We returned, disconnected power, removed the kickplate, and accessed the sump assembly. The sensor is located near the pump housing and connects via harness to the main control board.
Final Results
We ran a full diagnostic and live wash test:
- Drained ✅
- Filled ✅
- Washed ✅
- Heated ✅
- Completed ✅
No more error codes. No false readings. No interruptions.
Why This Story Matters
Most dishwashers don’t break from worn-out motors or exploding boards. They stop working because one small sensor gives the wrong data — and the machine shuts itself down.
That’s why real diagnostics matter.
At EasyFix, we don’t throw parts at the problem. We identify the failure, explain it, fix it same-day, and only use OEM parts when it matters. Like here.
If you’re near Vancouver WA and your dishwasher’s acting up — don’t just unplug it and pray. Call someone who understands how GE appliances actually work:
And if you’re shopping around, check our FAQ or browse more real-world repair cases from your neighborhood.
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