Troubleshooting Dishwasher Repair
Browse through these common issues associated with appliances such as dishwashers. For safety and efficiency, please call upon a professional, such as A-Robinson Appliance Repair before trying to make any adjustments. (Disclaimer…)
Call (937) 743-8888 or(513) 422-1085 for assistance.
Can’t Get the Dishwasher to Run
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- Unlocked door
- Timer or selector button in the wrong position
- No power is reaching the unit
- Defective door switch
- Loose wires
- Defective timer
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- Relock the door
- Check the setting of both the timer and the selector button
- Check the fuse box/circuit breaker
- Check the door switch for damage
- Check all the terminals on both the timer and the motor
- Replace the timer
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Dishes are Still Dirty at the End of the Wash
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- Water not hot enough
- Dishes not correctly prepared for washing
- Dishes aren’t stacked correctly
- Detergent is old
- Detergent dispenser doesn’t open
- Spray arms are blocked
- No water in the tub
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- Check the temperature of the hot water from the tap – it should be between 140°F and 150°F
- Check the hot water setting. Scrape and rinse all dishes before loading the dishwasher
- Dishes can’t touch and must face the direction of the spray to get completely clean
- Start over with fresh dishwasher detergent
- Check the detergent cup and remove hardened detergent or mineral deposits
- Be sure the lid is not blocked and check the dispenser solenoid
- Check and make sure nothing is blocking the arms
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The Dishwasher’s Tub Doesn’t Fill with Water
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- Defective water inlet valve or solenoid
- Clogged water filter
- Defective overflow switch
- Defective timer
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- Check the valve
- Check to see if your water inlet valve has a filter and clean it
- Check the switch
- If it freezes in the full position, the unit will not fill
- Replace the timer
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You Can’t Get the Water to Stop Running
| Check for: | Remedies: |
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- Stuck water inlet valve
- Defective timer
- Defective overflow switch
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- Check the valve and see if you can shut it
- Replace the timer
- If the switch is frozen on the empty position, the water will continue to run
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The Water Isn’t Draining Out of the Unit
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- Clogged or leaking drain hose
- Defective pump motor
- Defective timer
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- Disconnect the drain hose and blow through it to be sure it is clear
- Replace the timer
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The Dishes Aren’t Drying
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- Mineral deposits on the heating element
- Loose heating element wire
- Burnt out heating element
- Defective timer
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- The deposits should come off with vinegar
- Check all the electrical connections around the heating elements
- Replace the heating element
- Replace the timer
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Water is Leaking Out of the Dishwasher
| Check for: | Remedies: |
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- Damaged door seal
- Defective overflow switch
- Broken door hinges
- Loose heating element nuts
- Loose hose clamps
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- Replace the door seal
- Check the switch for damages
- Replace the hinges
- Tighten the nuts that attach the element to the tub
- To see if there’s a loose hose connection, you may have to move the unit
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The Dishwasher is Unusually Noisy
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- Spray arm hitting the dishes
- Damaged water inlet valve (a knocking sound while the unit fills)
- Not enough water in the tub
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- Reload the unit, so dishes don’t touch the spray arm
- Replace the water inlet valve
- Stop using other faucets while the dishwasher fills
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