April 19, 2023

Dishwasher symptoms

Whether your dishwasher won't start, won't fill or won't drain, we have the DIY troubleshooting tips that can help you fix the problem. When your dishwasher isn't working, use the symptoms and DIY troubleshooting advice to find the cause of the problem. The, order the replacement parts you need and use our convenient dishwasher repair guides to help you install the part and get back to washing dishes.

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Symptoms common to all dishwashers

Choose a symptom to see related dishwasher repairs.

April 20, 2023

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

April 20, 2023

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

April 20, 2023

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

April 20, 2023

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

April 20, 2023

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

April 20, 2023

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

April 20, 2023

Main cause: damaged rack height adjuster…

April 20, 2023

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

January 10, 2024

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

January 10, 2024

Main causes: water supply problem, stuck overfill float, clogged water inlet valve screen, water inlet valve 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 heating element

How to replace a dishwasher heating element

Dishes not drying as fast as they should? The dishwasher heating element could be on the fritz. Here's how to install a ...

Repair difficulty
Time required
45 minutes or less
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 diverter motor

How to replace a dishwasher diverter motor

Upper spray arms not getting water? The diverter motor could be broken. Use this guide to replace it....

Repair difficulty
Time required
30 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.

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