GE Dishwasher — Error Code C3

Q: How do I fix the C3 error on a GE dishwasher?

Try first: Reset the dishwasher. Disconnect power for a minute or two to clear the fault code, then rerun the cycle; if it will still not drain, service is likely required.

The dishwasher will not drain.

brand GE appliance Dishwasher market US component drain system category drainage severity stop failure

Ranked repair steps

1. Reset the dishwasher

Disconnect power for a minute or two to clear the fault code, then rerun the cycle; if it will still not drain, service is likely required.

easy · basis: manufacturer first

2. Replace the drain pump

If the unit still will not drain after a reset and the sump is clear, disconnect power and water and replace the drain pump.

advanced · basis: cost ascending · parts $86.69 (2026)

Replacement part (exact OEM numbers)

WD26X10049 — Dishwasher Drain Pump with Screws · observed $86.69 (2026)

Prices are dated retailer observations, never estimates. Verify model fitment before ordering.

Educational reference, not a substitute for the manufacturer's service manual. Disconnect power and water before servicing; gas, sealed-refrigerant, and high-voltage work is for qualified technicians only.

Provenance: facts re-derived from an official manufacturer listing — GE Appliances Support — Dishwasher Error/Fault/Function Codes. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.

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