Dishwasher Drain Pump Assembly (GE OEM)

Description

Genuine GE OEM Dishwasher Drain Pump Assembly – Part WD19X25461

Part Number: WD19X25461

Replaces: AP6973150, PS12730507, WD19X26143, WD19X24810, WD19X24177, AP6888806, PS12722955

Always verify compatibility using your appliance model number before ordering.

GE Dishwasher Drain Pump (Part # WD19X25461)

Prevent water from standing in the tub and keep your kitchen clean and odor-free with this Genuine OEM GE Dishwasher Drain Pump Assembly. Engineered for precise fit and efficient discharge, this crucial motorized pump actively drains dirty wash and rinse water from your dishwasher’s sump basin out through the discharge hose into your garbage disposal or home drain line.

Mounted directly to the lower housing under the main tub, this high-performance pump utilizes a balanced internal impeller turned by an electric drive motor. When signaled during specific points in the wash cycle, the pump energizes to swiftly evacuate waste water, ensuring fresh, clean water is used for subsequent wash and rinse steps.

If this part fails, its internal motor windings can burn out, the impeller blades can snap or bind on debris, or the electrical contacts can fail. This leads to clear diagnostic symptoms, including standing, dirty water sitting at the bottom of the tub after a cycle completes, the dishwasher humming or buzzing during the drain phase without evacuating water, or mid-cycle cycle holds accompanied by error codes (such as “FTD” for Failure to Drain).

Quick Info

• Compatibility: Precision-engineered for modern GE, Hotpoint, and Cafe series built-in dishwashers.

• Advanced Features: Integrated high-efficiency impeller, durable molded housing with thick pre-installed O-ring gasket, and factory quick-connect terminal plug.

• Fixes Common Issues: Resolves standing water in the tub bottom, failure to drain after wash/rinse cycles, “FTD” error codes, and loud humming or buzzing noises during the drainage phase.

• Difficulty: Intermediate. A manageable DIY repair requiring a nut driver, pliers, towel/shallow pan, and approximately 30 to 40 minutes of installation time.

💡 Critical Diagnosis & Prevention Tip

Before replacing your drain pump, always check for common exterior clogs! A surprising number of “failed” drain pumps are actually fine—they are simply blocked by a clogged garbage disposal knock-out plug, a kinked drain hose under the sink, or a blocked air gap.

Pro Tip: When removing the old pump (WD19X25461), keep a shallow pan and a towel underneath the sump assembly. Residual water inside the pump housing will spill out as soon as the O-ring seal breaks free. Also, make sure to lubricate the new O-ring slightly with a drop of liquid dish soap before installing so it slides smoothly into place without binding or pinching.

Step-by-Step Replacement Guidelines

1. Safety First: Disconnect electrical power to the dishwasher at your home’s main breaker panel, and turn off the hot water shutoff valve under the kitchen sink.

2. Access the Pump Area: Remove the lower front access kickplate panel screws to expose the underside of the dishwasher tub.

3. Locate & Unplug Electricals: Identify the drain pump on the lower sump housing. Disconnect the plastic wire harness connector from the pump motor terminals.

4. Remove the Old Drain Pump: Release the retaining latch or unbolt the mounting screws securing the pump to the sump frame. Twist and pull the pump out of its mounting port, catching any residual water with a dry towel.

5. Install the New Drain Pump: Inspect the mounting port to ensure no debris or old gasket material remains. Press the new OEM drain pump firmly into the port until the O-ring seals completely and the locking tab snaps or screws align. Reattach the wiring harness, reinstall the access panel, and run a short rinse cycle to verify proper drainage and zero leaks.