We have a GE dishwasher (GSD2200) with potscrubber function. It was
installed by the builder 4-5 years ago.

We use it at least once daily if not more. Yesterday, it just stopped
working mid-cycle. There are 2 "containers" for dishwashing liquid.
One has dishwashing liquid for pre-wash while the other container has
a lid that opens mid-cycle for a more complete wash. When the
dishwasher stopped, the second container (with the lid) had just
opened and I could even see the dishwashing liquid still in the
dishwasher. The water was standing in the bottom of the appliance.

There was also a slight burning smell when the dishwasher stopped or
maybe it was the smell of very hot water hitting some plastic
containers we had. I called GE and they asked me to trip the circuit
breaker for 10 mins, re-set and then re-try. It didn't work. I called
GE again and they asked me trip circuit breaker, turn the dishwasher
knob twice and then put the circuit breaker "on" again and then try to
run the appliance. That didn't work either.

Now the GE service center tells me that I can have one of their techs
come in for $70. Then they will charge me another $70 to $150 for
labor + $90 to $150 for the parts to fix the problem. So their service
will cost me at least $230 and maybe even upto $370... and I would
still be stuck with an old appliance.

Can anyone give me suggestions to see if the dishwasher is fixable or
I just need to throw it away and buy a new one ?

Thanks,

K

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Kamal wrote:

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Now the GE service center tells me that I can have one of their techs
come in for $70. Then they will charge me another $70 to $150 for
labor + $90 to $150 for the parts to fix the problem. So their service
will cost me at least $230 and maybe even upto $370... and I would
still be stuck with an old appliance.

Can anyone give me suggestions to see if the dishwasher is fixable or
I just need to throw it away and buy a new one ?

Ask your neighbors if they can suggest any local appliance repair
people. If yes, call them. If not look in the yellow pages.

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Kamal wrote

We have a GE dishwasher (GSD2200)

That is only *part* of the model number. You can find tips for
locating the model and serial number tag on your appliances at my web
site linked below.

We use it at least once daily if not more. Yesterday,
it just stopped working mid-cycle. There are 2
"containers" for dishwashing liquid. One has
dishwashing liquid for pre-wash while the other
container has a lid that opens mid-cycle for a
more complete wash. When the dishwasher
stopped, the second container (with the lid) had
just opened and I could even see the dishwashing
liquid still in the dishwasher. The water was
standing in the bottom of the appliance.

There was also a slight burning smell when the
dishwasher stopped or maybe it was the smell
of very hot water hitting some plastic containers
we had.

I doubt it.

Can anyone give me suggestions to see if the
dishwasher is fixable

I'm sure it is repairable but the power supply will have to be traced
from where it enters the dishwasher to where it stops, which will
likely be the culprit. The simplest possible fault may be the door
latch switch inside the door. Anything else would have to be ruled out
systematically.

Maybe a repair manual would help you to isolate other possible causes?
You can find one available for G.E. built dishwashers at the following
link:

http://ng.appliance411.com/data.php?rc=2368

Dan O.
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Appliance411.com
http://ng.Appliance411.com/?ref411=+GE+dishwasher

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We use it at least once daily if not more. Yesterday, it just stopped
working mid-cycle. There was also a slight burning smell when the
dishwasher stopped

Did the timer also quit, or did it keep ticking?

If the timer isn't ticking then probably the timer is bad, though you should
check wiring continuity from power supply to timer.

If the timer kept on ticking, it could be the motor got caked up with dust
and dirt and overheated. That happened to me as well in the middle of a
pots and pans cycle; the heat of the internally heated water plus the heat
dissipation in the motor windings and the impaired ventilation resulted in
the motor getting hot enough (over 40 deg. C, i.e.104 deg F) to trip the
thermal protect. Fortunately when it cooled down the thermal protect reset
itself and the machine worked again, and to avoid a repeat I vacuumed a ton
of cat hair and dust wads off the motor. Mine was Whirlpool not GE but your
situation may be similar.

A quick way to tell if it's the motor is to unplug its connector from the
harness and test continuity between the various windings. The motor may
not be hard to replace yourself if you are moderately handy with tools and
can get the appliance out.

Be careful with electricity. I'd lock or duct-tape the breaker handle in
the off position to prevent its getting turned back on accidentally.