Dishwasher repair
Buena Vista, Lexington & Rockbridge County
Built-in and portable dishwashers. Standing water, dishes that come out dirty, leaks under the door and cycles that never finish are usually a clogged filter, the drain pump, the inlet valve or the door latch.
Call (540) 555-0147- Control panel
- Door gasket
- Filter at the bottom of the tub
- Kick plate, with the drain pump and inlet valve behind it
Troubleshooting chart
| Problem | Possible cause | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Water left in the bottom | Clogged filter, blocked drain hose or air gap, failed drain pump, disposal knockout plug | Clean the filter and drain path, test the pump. |
| Dishes not getting clean | Dirty filter, blocked spray arms, low water fill, failing wash motor | Clean the spray arms and filter, check the fill level, test the motor. |
| Leaks from the door | Worn door gasket, wrong detergent (too many suds), cracked spray arm, unit not level | Replace the gasket, level the unit, check the spray arms. |
| Won’t start | Door latch switch, child lock on, control board, no power at the outlet | Check the latch and power supply, test the controls. |
| Doesn’t dry | Rinse aid empty, failed heating element or fan, high-limit thermostat | Test the drying system, replace the failed part. |
| Won’t fill | Failed inlet valve, stuck float switch, water supply off | Free the float, test and replace the valve. |
Check these before you call
- Pull out the filter at the bottom of the tub and rinse it under the tap.
- Make sure the spray arms spin freely and their holes aren’t blocked.
- If a garbage disposal was just installed, its drain knockout plug may still be in place.
- Run the kitchen tap until it’s hot before you start a cycle.
- Note the model number on the edge of the door or the side of the tub.
Questions
- How often should I clean the filter?
- About once a month for most households, more often if plates go in unscraped.
- Why does my dishwasher smell?
- Food trapped in the filter and drain. Clean the filter and run a hot cycle with the dishwasher empty.
- Is it worth repairing?
- Most dishwasher repairs, such as a pump, valve, latch or gasket, are modest parts. If the tub is cracked or rusted through, replacement usually makes more sense.
Dishwasher still not working? Book a repair visit.
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