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

ApplianceDB ranks 2 repairs for this code, led by “Reset the dishwasher”. That top fix is an easy DIY job, involving the drain system. Severity is classified as stop failure — the appliance halts until the fault clears. 1 OEM replacement part is documented for the repairs on this page, including Dishwasher Drain Pump with Screws.

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.

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.