Leaking from fill level float riser Maytag MDB6000AWW

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When the Dishwasher is not filling in, you'll need to check for the water inlet valve, the filter screen and the float switch/assembly. Also check for the float assembly inside the dishwasher. When water is filling your dishwasher, a float rises along with it. As the float reaches a certain threshold level, it shuts off the flow of water, thereby preventing a leak. Sometimes the float can get stuck in the wrong position in your dishwasher, and it can prevent your dishwasher from filling. Sometimes it can happen due to float valve and on other occasions due to float switch. Inspect the water hose coming to the dishwasher for any blockages.

If these are fine then it's due to Water Inlet Valve. Use a multimeter and check for the continuity on inlet valve. If you don't get any value on the multimeter hen you'll need to replace the water inlet valve assembly.

Please post back for any further assistance.

Daniel

Hi and welcome to FixYa. I am Kelly.

First let me say there are several models of this dishwasher.

GU2400XTPS0
GU2400XTPS1
GU2400XTPS3
GU2400XTPS6
GU2400XTPS7

For the purposes opf this post I will refer to the S1 model

There are a few things that can cause a dishwasher to over flow. Most are not difficult fixes.

1. The water level Float is stuck down. This is usually caused by food particulate build up on the float stem. It is a matter of cleaning the stem to correct the overfil problem. It is usually located either front right lower tub corner or front left lower tub corner inside the dishwasher.

Link to float:

Item 15 http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=5139943&diagram_id=944247#d944247

The float level switch should click as you gently lift and lower the float hood. If it does not click then the float switch or lever has failed. Items 11 and 16 same link above.

2. There is a problem with the valve, water inlet: Item 7 of above link
If particulate gets into the diaphram and the needle can not seat on the diaphram the water will not shut off. (FYI this would cause the unit to fill even with power off so I doubt this is the problem)

3. Defective timer control contacts (Least probable cause) Item 11 this link: http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=5139943&diagram_id=946588#d946588

Detailed view: http://www.appliancepartspros.com/part_details.aspx?part_id=3775998

I suspect the float hood is stuck in the down position so the dishwasher is not sensing the water level and so the fill cycle never terminates. Cleaning up the float hood stem will correct this.

Thanks for choosing FixYa.

Kelly

Yes what happens is it gets past the rubber seal somewhere higher during the cycle and gravity pulls the water down to where you see it leaking. 11 years is a good lifespan of a door seal. Plus they are easy to pull out and replace. Just yank it out and push the new one in. Hope this helps.

Check the float(flood) switch inside the dishwasher on the floor of the tub, it floats with the water level shutting off the water inlet valve when water is at the right level to start the cycles.Also check the water inlet valve for good water supply/pressure and clear of any resrictions. Good luck !

My Maytag dishwasher # MDBH950AWW wont turn on no light but it has power in the outlet no power to the control board

it sounds like the fill float could be stuck in the full position and sticks during the rinse cycle check the float it is in the front to the left or right it looks like a bell, move it up and down and if necessary remove the front kick plate(s) and observe the mechanism as you move it up and down to ensure it is not hanging up.

I had the problem with dribbles of water from the right side lower edge of the door, causing puddles across the floor.
Found there was a RECALL on MDB6000AWW models. The door inside panel was replaced by the dealer for free. No more puddles.

It is probably a faulty inlet valve. Check the float switch first.

See here how to locate the parts.

See also this advice for repairclininc:

" There's no water entering the machine If there's no water entering your dishwasher, check these:

Water-inlet valve
Float switch
Water-inlet valve The water-inlet valve lets water enter the machine. If this valve is defective, you need to completely replace it. It's usually located behind the lower access panel on the left or right side. It's the device with the main water line (usually copper) from the house, a rubber tube to the dishwasher, and two wires attached to it.

Float switch The float switch is a small electrical switch that's located right below the dishwasher "floor." Above the switch, on the inside of the dishwasher, is a plastic cylinder that floats up as water fills the dishwasher. If this switch is defective, or if the plastic float gets caught or trapped in the raised position, the water can't enter the dishwasher. If the float switch is defective, you need to replace it.
"

I'm not sure if it is suppose to fill above the heating element. The heating element may just be there to dry the dishes instead of heating the water. Try using a pitcher to fill the unit manually to above the heating element. If water drips out from below the kick plate then you know the water is not suppose to go that high.

Let’s say the unit is indeed under filling.

Check for a deformed shaft on the water level float. Remove the kick plate and look for where the shaft of the float touches a micro switch. Often the shaft is bent sideways and only engaging the micro switch indirectly. Straighten by hand for a temporary fix or reinforce the shaft with aluminum tape and sewing needle. Keep the retrofit light weight to avoid problems with water overflow.

i would recommend changing the water valves as they may be sticking or leaking now you can take the icemaker loose get a small baby bottle short the terminals to cycle water fill catch it with the bottle and see how much water it dumps should be about 4 ounces if the valve leaks will over fill the ice maker over a period of time say the valve is leaking a few drops at a time and the bail arm has the icemaker shut off because its touching ice in the bin but the water just keeps dripping down the fill tube till it runs over did you replace the whole icemaker or just the motor module