[auntkate]

Hi
My dishwasher was running when a fuse blew and the pump stopped. I reset the fuse but have no idea how to get the pump workling again, It is GE 5KCX36 model. The house is heated by hot water and it is Saturday in Canada. If it won't start, can I safely wait uuntil Monday to get a plumber?

[jlisenbe]

Aunt Kate! Good name since I actually had an Aunt Kate. At any rate, once you replace the fuse, the pump should start on its own. I was not able to locate your model number, but since you were able to see it, I am assuming this is a jet pump... above ground. If it doesn't simply start running once you replace the fuse, then you have some other problem. That might be the case since the fuse did blow.

If it does restart and run, but it's not delivering water, then it might have lost prime having been down so long. Shouldn't have, but might have. You can prime it by first removing the fuse to turn the pump off. Remove the plug (or possibly a pressure gauge) from the top of the pump housing. Pour in water until full, then replace the plug. Replace the fuse, and you should be in business.

Waiting until Monday won't be a problem unless it gets cold enough to freeze the pipes or pump.

[auntkate]

Aunt Kate! Good name since I actually had an Aunt Kate. At any rate, once you replace the fuse, the pump should start on its own. I was not able to locate your model number, but since you were able to see it, I am assuming this is a jet pump...above ground. If it doesn't simply start running once you replace the fuse, then you have some other problem. That might be the case since the fuse did blow.

If it does restart and run, but it's not delivering water, then it might have lost prime having been down so long. Shouldn't have, but might have. You can prime it by first removing the fuse to turn the pump off. Remove the plug (or possibly a pressure gauge) from the top of the pump housing. Pour in water until full, then replace the plug. Replace the fuse, and you should be in business.

Waiting until Monday won't be a problem unless it gets cold enough to freeze the pipes or pump.

My favourite nephew!

The fuse I reset isn't in the pump but in a wall box. I suspect that you are right that one may be blown in the pump if not something else. It's a few degees below freezing here but ill try tonight and if it gets scary will have to pay a plumber to come on Sunday. In the old days we d leave a tap on but that won't work. I may put a space heater by the pipes and hope the place doesn't burn down!

Thanks again

[jlisenbe]

All is not lost. You are saying you have put in a new fuse and the pump still is not coming on? The problem might be in your switch. Do you notice a burned odor right at the pump?

BTW, I am not aware of any fuse in the pump itself. Do you know how old it is?

[mygirlsdad77]

It is possible that you have a pressure switch with a lever that you will have to pry the lever slightly and hold it for a few seconds to get pump started.

Ive attached a pic of this switch, please let me know if your pressure switch has this.