Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Charles Anthony DeCataldo

Kyle Edward Durham

Gregory William Hahn

Craig Curtis

A flood detection sensor for a dishwasher appliance is provided. The flood detection sensor includes features that allow for detection of flood events or tub overfills without sacrificing performance or efficiency of the dishwasher during normal operating conditions and for secure mounting to a tub lip of the dishwasher.

Flood detection sensor for a dishwasher appliance

A compressor includes a discharge conduit that extends between a discharge valve and a hermetic shell within the hermetic shell. A sealing connection assembly includes a housing mounted to one of the discharge valve and the hermetic shell. An inner surface of the housing has a tapered portion that contracts to a sealing edge. An end portion of the discharge conduit is positioned within the passage of the housing such that an outer surface of the discharge conduit is positioned on and contacts the inner surface of the housing at the sealing edge.

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Boston, MA, United States of America

Charles Anthony DeCataldo