I have a GE dish washer, the bottom rack coating has come off, some of the tines, and now my dishes have rust spots on most of them. I tried to replace the rack at GE, but the part has been discontinued and the replacement rack is too big. I wonder if I can tape rusted parts with water proof tape.
How to repair a worn and rusting dishwasher rack
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The racks in virtually all dishwashers are unique to the particular models from each manufacturer. In other words no standardization.
It is possible to imagine that it may be possible to clean up the rust and corrosion on the wires of the rack. Doing so would require removal of the plastic coating that covers the afflicted area. After you get it all cleaned up you would have to apply a new coating to the wires that would also bond to the rest of the existing wire coating.
It is possible to purchase the plastic coating material specifically for this type of repair.
You've got some large particles in there & it seems that you're running out of time before a complete draining. You likely have a partially blocked drain line from the sink side of things. Make sure your drain hose is clear to the sink drain or disposer & that your sink-top Air Gap (if you have one) is clean.
Your drain hose should enter the sink cabinet at the very top & your hose should be angled up from the sink drain or disposer inlet with no sag or dip below the top of that inlet to avoid any future clogs. You should be good to go after that's all squared away.
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There are products designed specifically for this, like this one:
I haven't tried it - I actually have a kit but never got around to it...
I definitely would not use tape because if it comes off during a wash cycle and clogs the drain you have a real mess. The racks (doesn't matter what brand) vary by model. Even when you can get replacements, the cost is a significant portion of the cost of a new dishwasher.