GE Potscrubber 720: Repair or replace?

Fat Tony

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Jan 1, 2003, 9:28:43 PM1/1/03

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As luck would have it, just before our New Year's party last night, I found
out that our dishwasher was leaking. Not only was it leaking, but it looks
like it had been leaking for some time, and the only thing the previous
owner did was to drill a 1" hole in the subfloor so that the water would
leak through to the basement.

It looked like it was leaking from the pump seal, and taking the whole
assembly out today, there's a great deal of rust on the bottom of the motor
and fan casings, and the impeller shaft is corroded as well. The subfloor
actually looks okay, thanks to the hole in the floor, and the linoleum floor
also looks fine.

Aside from the legal issues with disclosures, etc., is it worth spending the
$120-$150 to replace the pump/motor, or should I just spring for a new
dishwasher? Has anyone used this replacement motor before (WD26X10013), and
is it any quieter than the old? And is there any benefit, energy or
otherwise, to spending $500 for a new dishwasher?

Thanks for your help.

wayne

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Jan 1, 2003, 10:30:12 PM1/1/03

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You didn't mention how often you use the dishwasher or it's age?

If it is more than 5 years old I would replace it unless you just use it now
and then

Wayne

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jeff

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Jan 2, 2003, 7:15:27 AM1/2/03

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> "Fat Tony" <NotMy...@nospam.com> wrote in message
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Hi,

> > is it worth spending
> the
> > $120-$150 to replace the pump/motor

> > or should I just spring for a new
> > dishwasher?

If the rest of the d/w is still ok ( racks not rusting, ect ) then yes
it is worth it...

> > Has anyone used this replacement motor before (WD26X10013),
> and
> > is it any quieter than the old?

Yes it is quieter and totally changed...

http://www.pcappliancerepair.com/cgi-bin/promote-detail.cgi?affiliate_id=AppAid&item=WD26X10013&brand=GEH

> > And is there any benefit, energy or
> > otherwise, to spending $500 for a new dishwasher?

Depends on how old your old d/w is...over 10 years, newer ones will be
slightly more efficient...if your old d/w is 15-20 years old...newer
ones will be much more efficient.

jeff.

Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

DJA

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Jan 2, 2003, 10:12:37 AM1/2/03

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I did this rebuild about 3 years ago on my Potscrubber 700 and I'm glad I
did. As long as the machine is sound otherwise, it's a good assumption
you'll get many more years after adding the new mechanicals.

The other problem area for these models is the door spring. That too is a
DIY project.

(The hole in the floor trick is really lame)

Dave

Fat Tony

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Jan 2, 2003, 3:12:01 PM1/2/03

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"DJA" <NOS...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Thanks for the advice. The dishwasher is only 6 years old, so I went out
and bought the new motor today for $130. There's a lot of dishes piling up
from New Year's....

hubby

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Jan 2, 2003, 5:08:31 PM1/2/03

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"Fat Tony" wrote a whole lotta stuff

My GE Potscrubber 720 is my ol lady
so she has a slight weight problem so what.
the only thing that is G.E. is my Genitals Enlarging from all that
scrubbing.