johnsmith123
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I have been trying to repair my dishwasher for quite some time. Trouble is, it mostly works.
It sometimes does not fill with water.
When the dishwasher is started, it begins to fill with water. A float will determine whether or not to stop the water from overfilling. The float is attached to a switch, which powers a solenoid, which then allows water to enter via a fill valve. I have checked the switch, the fill valve, the float, everything is working.
I even removed the fill valve, connected the water supply lines, and connected 110 VAC directly. It works.
(on the housing, it shows 110VAC input)
I then checked the voltage going to the fill valve solenoid, and it is only 79 - 80 VAC. I am thinking this might be the problem since I have checked everything else. The voltage should be 110-120 VAC.
I have the schematic from the fill circuit, I was wondering if anyone knows what could be wrong?
How can i test the triac to determine whether or not it is faulty?
It sometimes does not fill with water.
When the dishwasher is started, it begins to fill with water. A float will determine whether or not to stop the water from overfilling. The float is attached to a switch, which powers a solenoid, which then allows water to enter via a fill valve. I have checked the switch, the fill valve, the float, everything is working.
I even removed the fill valve, connected the water supply lines, and connected 110 VAC directly. It works.
(on the housing, it shows 110VAC input)
I then checked the voltage going to the fill valve solenoid, and it is only 79 - 80 VAC. I am thinking this might be the problem since I have checked everything else. The voltage should be 110-120 VAC.
I have the schematic from the fill circuit, I was wondering if anyone knows what could be wrong?
How can i test the triac to determine whether or not it is faulty?