April 19, 2023

DIY dishwasher repair

Sears PartsDirect can help with your dishwasher troubleshooting, whether your dishwasher won't start, doesn't drain or leaks on the floor. If your dishwasher is flashing an error code, our error code charts can help you diagnose the problem.

If you need more troubleshooting help with your dishwasher, we have loads of videos that walk you through what to check. Whether your dishwasher isn't draining or your dishwasher just won't start, we have troubleshooting videos to help you diagnose the problem. From troubleshooting a leaking dishwasher to showing you how to load a dishwasher to get the cleanest dishes, our articles and videos have tips and tricks to get your dishwasher working again.

Once you pinpoint the issue with your dishwasher, fix it using the step-by-step illustrated instructions and videos in our DIY repair guides. To find the owner’s manual or a complete list of replacement parts for your dishwasher, search for your model number.

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your dishwashers

Choose a symptom to see related dishwasher repairs.

Main causes: water supply problem, stuck overfill float, clogged water inlet valve screen, water inlet valve failure…

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 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,…

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

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

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

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

Effective articles & videos to help repair your dishwashers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your dishwasher.

How to clean and maintain your dishwasher

How to clean and maintain your dishwasher

Get tips for cleaning and maintaining your dishwasher…

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

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

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Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

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