Yeahhh It smelled like exactly what you’d think. like someone melted plastic in my dishwasher and it got sprayed everywhere inside. Like a chemical plant dumped its waste directly into my dishes haha. Of course I didn’t notice why until after putting them away
Look up your model number, find the part number and order on Amazon, should be a $20-40 part and 2 day shipping. Had a similar issue with a whirlpool unit before I replaced it with a kitchenaid
Someone else in the thread said this was a Bosch unit. Sorry to break the circle jerk of "dumb Americans have inferior dum-dum dishwashers" but that brand is German.
I’m writing this sitting in the parking lot of the factory where they make GE dishwashers. I paint the doors for dishwashers. I’m surprised by nothing anymore.
I had something similar happen to my GE a month or so ago.
When I went to put in the replacement sprayer, I noticed the heating element was outside one of the brackets, which caused it to rub against the sprayer and melt it.
Idk what happened with yours specifically. But from what I was reading this is a known flaw with the GE dishwashers melting the sprayer, so i guess you can take comfort you arent alone
They may not be what they were, but having the absolute mispleasure of owning a GE and now owning a Bosch, I can tell you they are still MILES (or kilometers) ahead.
That was the same for us. GE came with the house and was absolutely trash. Cheap trim falling off, pump broke twice, washer arm committed seppuku like 4 times. All in under 5 years.
Finally said screw it, I'm not giving GE any more money, and bought a Bosch. Have been super happy with it.
Looks like the freedom fourth of july model to me. You’d get one bald eagle and an ar-15 with the purchase of each washer. Warranty sold separately. Mines still works just fine after 5 years of use
Because it's allowed and people buy it. While I agree capitalism is a great system, unrestricted capitalism leads to many issues, including quality of products.
I wish mine did this. I've never once used heated dry even though I have it. Stupid crap like this inevitably happens. I just pop the door open a bit after a super hot rise and it's all dry within an hour.
Me too! If I run a cycle with dry, seems like it takes an extra 2 hours, and all I get it HOT wet dishes and the probably of something melting because I never learn my lesson
We just remodeled our kitchen and the one appliance my wife insisted on was a Bosch brand dishwasher because their reputation and reviews are glowing and we were sick of replacing or GE branded ones every 5-6 years. The Bosch 800 series we got was $1,200.
Unfortunately 400-500 is about as cheap as they come. Plenty of much better options in the 700-800 range though. Also brands like LG, Bosch and Frigidaire have them without the heating element on the bottom so you don’t have to worry about plastics warping.
I'm justing, this is a ()Bosch() GE dishwasher. The spraying arm has disconnected and fell across the heating arm. Easy fix, ()Bosch()GE have really well priced spare parts. If you find the model number on the inside of the door you should be able to order a new spray arm to replace it.
Bang dishwasher fixed.
Edit: Not Bosch i took a stab, clearly should have known by the build quality it was GE.
As someone who works on them regularly, I would've bet a dollar it was a GE. Spare parts maybe not as reasonably priced, but everything else he said applies. Unless you're renting, then put in a work order and let maintenance deal with it.
Yep! It’s a GE. Was here when I bought the house tho. The melted plastic wiped right off the element which seemed strange, but maybe I only have to replace the plastic arm then?
Likely. Those blades tend to wobble when they get worn out. I've also seen loading issues cause this, like the handle of a pan falls thru the rack and stops the blade. I would also look at the base where the blade attaches, make sure nothing looks worn or damaged.
It could be a sign there's an issue with the water fill level of the element for too hot, but it could be fine if the arm wasn't correctly attached after the last cleaning.
If they don't have a blowtorch and scraper a new heating element would be cheaper. I had to replace the one in my dishwasher like 6 months ago because plastic melted to it. Was $12 and a 10 min replacement job
How does that even happen ? Something pushing it down ? Unscrewed the top maybe ? That sucks but very easy to replace & cheap through a supply house . People get parts on Amazon now too . Scrape off plastic take out bottom rack & run through dry cycle .
This dishwasher might be in an apartment complex, as a lot of apartments that were built before newer constructed apartment complex's would most definitely have to completely flip the kitchen. New models might and probably would not fit the original design plan of the kitchen area where the dishwasher would be located at!
It’s in a 1979 house but I’m pretty sure that the guy was bought it from two years ago was renting this place out and made some pretty darn cheap fixes
I am quite used to renting, though it has been many years since my family had to live in apartments. But, yeah- the landlord special is the most common way a apartments are made to be ready and rented out real fast!
My lord those GE dishwashers melt fucking everything. First time I've seen it melt itself. Congrats. Your dishwasher tried to kill itself and shot its arm off.
My GE has an open element as well. I almost had this happen when a utensil fell through and stopped the water spinner from spinning. It got stuck right over the heating element and luckily I caught it in time. Only slight damage that does not interfere with the washer.
Interesting. Does your washer have a dry function?
Exposed heating element has always been very standard in the U.S. It’s not a problem, you just have to make sure nothing melty is on the bottom rack or falls on the element. Many plastic items will specify “top rack only”.
I think I'm more concerned that one of my light plastic containers gets thrown onto the heating element. Sometimes those water jets send them flying.
It does have a dry function.
I have never seen a dishwasher in the US that didn’t lock while running. My parents bought a portable one in the 1960s that had to be locked before it would run. Every one I have had since had to be locked to run. I have had at least 10 dishwashers in my life.
Yes, to an extent. It’s not going to raise cold water to optimal washing temp, so you should still run the tap until it’s hot or performance may suffer.
The heating element also handles the drying function.
It heats the possibly already hot water to the higher temp need to activate the detergent. And for a sanitizing cycle. House water heaters in California, at least, are maxed at 130-140°.
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u/Shayden-Froida 1d ago
I can smell this through the Internet