Looking at an CL ad for a KDS-18 and it says it won't drain properly. What can be typical causes of that and is usually easily fixed or could it be a major problem?
KDS-18 with drain problem
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KDS-18 Draining problems ?
Hi greg, these are usually pretty easy, either a clogged drain valve, bad DV or a broken drain Impeller in the pump. [ or household problem like a clog in the drain line ]
If you are going to use a used KDS-18 DW you probably should be taking the drain pump apart and inspecting the main seal and probably replacing it anyway.
John L.
Hi greg, these are usually pretty easy, either a clogged drain valve, bad DV or a broken drain Impeller in the pump. [ or household problem like a clog in the drain line ]
If you are going to use a used KDS-18 DW you probably should be taking the drain pump apart and inspecting the main seal and probably replacing it anyway.
John L.
thanks john
is it hard to find replacement racks for these? the racks are pretty heavily worn...might be hard to fully repair. Looks like its been in constant service since the early 80s
is it hard to find replacement racks for these? the racks are pretty heavily worn...might be hard to fully repair. Looks like its been in constant service since the early 80s
timer issue?
John-the owner says he's checked the drain, pump, etc. He thinks it may be the timer that's causing it not to advance and drain. Is that possible?
John-the owner says he's checked the drain, pump, etc. He thinks it may be the timer that's causing it not to advance and drain. Is that possible?
KDS-18 DW Draining problems
It could be a timer not advancing, but it would also never shut off and dispense the detergent etc, it could also be a bad timer contact that supplies power to the drain valve [ Very Unlikely ]
John L.
It could be a timer not advancing, but it would also never shut off and dispense the detergent etc, it could also be a bad timer contact that supplies power to the drain valve [ Very Unlikely ]
John L.
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i would also
guess that it's either the drain valve itself or possibly a disconnected or loose wire to the drain valve solonoid.
i also agree in that if you are planning on using this machine on a regular basis a new pump seal would be the best thing to do, tune up wise. you can get em on ebay, i bought a couple last year and rebuilt a kds-18. i'm sure they are still available and i can get the part no if you want it. dont know it offhand but i can check my seals and find one.
i have a lot of kitchenaids of various models (about 24) and i have never run into a timer problem yet. it's probably something simple like a loose wire. good luck with it if you get it, we can help you change that seal also. lot of good info on this site.
guess that it's either the drain valve itself or possibly a disconnected or loose wire to the drain valve solonoid.
i also agree in that if you are planning on using this machine on a regular basis a new pump seal would be the best thing to do, tune up wise. you can get em on ebay, i bought a couple last year and rebuilt a kds-18. i'm sure they are still available and i can get the part no if you want it. dont know it offhand but i can check my seals and find one.
i have a lot of kitchenaids of various models (about 24) and i have never run into a timer problem yet. it's probably something simple like a loose wire. good luck with it if you get it, we can help you change that seal also. lot of good info on this site.
