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KDS-18 with drain problem
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Post# 1112292   3/21/2021 at 23:09 (1,102 days old) by gregingotham (New York)        

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?




Post# 1112305 , Reply# 1   3/22/2021 at 07:07 (1,102 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
KDS-18 Draining problems ?

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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.


Post# 1112397 , Reply# 2   3/22/2021 at 18:38 (1,101 days old) by gregingotham (New York)        
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


Post# 1113434 , Reply# 3   4/1/2021 at 09:42 (1,092 days old) by gregingotham (New York)        
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?

Post# 1113435 , Reply# 4   4/1/2021 at 09:55 (1,092 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
KDS-18 DW Draining problems

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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.


Post# 1113507 , Reply# 5   4/2/2021 at 01:55 (1,091 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)        
i would also

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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.



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