GE dishwasher LEAK DETECTED
GE states that models displaying LEAK DETECTED cancel the cycle and should receive service.
What this guide covers
Error codes: LEAK DETECTED
This guide follows a structured decision tree built from manufacturer troubleshooting information. It does not assume that the most commonly replaced part is the failed part, and it does not show an exact-fit replacement part unless model compatibility has been independently verified.
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Safe troubleshooting sequence
Start with the observations and external checks that can be verified without opening energized assemblies. The interactive version asks these in order and changes the path based on your answers.
- Treat the leak alert as a safety conditionThe dishwasher has reported a possible leak condition.
What the answers can lead to
Control visible water before anything else
Visible water plus a leak alert should be treated as an active leak.
Evidence strength: Strong
GE leak protection has been triggered
Even without visible floor water, GE recommends service when LEAK DETECTED is displayed.
Evidence strength: Strong
When professional diagnosis is the safer next step
Visible water plus a leak alert should be treated as an active leak. Even without visible floor water, GE recommends service when LEAK DETECTED is displayed.
Appliance Verdict stops before energized electrical testing, gas-system work, sealed-system work, and other checks that can create unnecessary risk. A technician can use the model, issue, and completed checks from the interactive diagnostic as a starting point.
Repair or replace?
A diagnosis and a repair decision are different questions. Once you have a real repair quote, compare the total repair cost with the all-in price of a comparable replacement. Warranty or protection-plan coverage, appliance age, reliability history, efficiency, and likely future repairs can all matter. Appliance Verdict’s interactive result includes a transparent cost comparison rather than a black-box replacement recommendation.
Manufacturer sources
Dataset reviewed through 2026-09-11. Appliance Verdict is independent and is not endorsed by the manufacturers cited. Always follow the exact owner or service documentation for your model.
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