April 20, 2023

Dishwasher articles

These articles and how-to videos from Sears PartsDirect can help you get the best possible cleaning results from your dishwasher. Get advice on why your dishwasher isn't filling, draining or starting, how to load a dishwasher so dishes get clean, how to fix rusted tines and more. For more DIY advice, check out our dishwasher repair help section for more troubleshooting guidance, error code information and step-by-step repair instructions.

Dishwashers

Effective articles & videos to help repair your dishwashers

How to use your dishwasher efficiently

How to use your dishwasher efficiently

Get expert tips on using your dishwasher efficiently to save water and energy.…

How to clean and maintain your dishwasher

How to clean and maintain your dishwasher

Get tips for cleaning and maintaining your dishwasher…

5 Holiday Cleaning Tasks Essential to Boosting Your Home’s Image

5 Holiday Cleaning Tasks Essential to Boosting Your Home’s Image

Get tips on completing essential holiday cleaning tasks to brighten your home.…

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.…

Replacing upper dishrack plastic height adjuster rollers on Kenmore 665-series and Whirlpool dishwashers video

Replacing upper dishrack plastic height adjuster rollers on Kenmore 665-series and Whirlpool dishwashers video

See how easy replacing a broken upper dishrack roller is in this short video.…

Replacing upper dishrack stationary or adjustable rollers on Kenmore 665-series and Whirlpool dishwashers video

Replacing upper dishrack stationary or adjustable rollers on Kenmore 665-series and Whirlpool dishwashers video

In less than 15 minutes you can get that upper dishrack rolling smoothly again.…

Replacing dishrack track rollers on Kenmore 665-series and Whirlpool dishwashers video

Replacing dishrack track rollers on Kenmore 665-series and Whirlpool dishwashers video

Why you need to pull the dishwasher out of the cabinet for this repair.…

Replacing dishrack rollers on Kenmore 587-series and Frigidaire dishwashers video

Replacing dishrack rollers on Kenmore 587-series and Frigidaire dishwashers video

It only takes a few minutes to get your dishrack sliding easily again.…

How to repair broken or damaged wires video

How to repair broken or damaged wires video

Learn how to repair broken, frayed or damaged wires in your appliances.…

Dishwasher detergent cup not opening video

Dishwasher detergent cup not opening video

Overloading the detergent dispenser, using clumpy soap and a broken actuator are reasons why the dispenser won't open.…

How to anchor a dishwasher to the floor video

How to anchor a dishwasher to the floor video

Use a floor-mounting kit to fasten your dishwasher to the floor.…

Dishwasher won't start video

Dishwasher won't start video

Stuck control panel keys or a faulty door switch can prevent a dishwasher from starting.…

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

Learn how to use a multimeter to check for wiring problems in an appliance that's not working…

How to fix rust spots on a dishwasher dishrack video

How to fix rust spots on a dishwasher dishrack video

It’s easy to get a newer looking dishrack!…

Most common symptoms to help you fix your dishwashers

Choose a symptom to see related dishwasher repairs.

Main causes: glass or popcorn kernel stuck in the chopper blade, drain line vibrating against the cabinet, debris in was…

Main causes: not using rinse aid, rinse aid dispenser failure, broken heating element, malfunctioning vent, drying fan f…

Main causes: damaged or stuck spray arm, leaking door seal, damaged door hinge, leaky heating element water seal, cracke…

Main causes: clogged kitchen sink drain, clogged drain hose, drain check valve damaged, drain pump failure, control syst…

Main causes: broken door spring, damaged or broken door hinge…

Main causes: broken door latch, tripped circuit breaker, broken heating element, faulty vent fan, sensor failure, contro…

Main cause: damaged rack height adjuster…

Main causes: improper loading, low water temperature, improper detergent dosage, detergent dispenser failure, spray arm …

Main causes: light switch beside the sink turned off, lack of power, bad dishwasher door switch, control system failure,…

Most common repair guides to help fix your dishwashers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your dishwasher.

How to replace a dishwasher high-limit thermostat

How to replace a dishwasher high-limit thermostat

Follow these steps to replace the high-limit thermostat in your dishwasher if prevents the heating element from heating.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a dishwasher door outer panel

How to replace a dishwasher door outer panel

If your dishwasher door is dented or you want it to match your cabinets or other appliances, this guide shows how to rep…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a dishwasher thermal fuse

How to replace a dishwasher thermal fuse

A completely dead control panel often indicates that the thermal fuse on the electronic control board is blown; follow t…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less