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Dishwasher— Common Problems

27 known symptoms

Noisy

29% of problemsREALLY EASY

Learn how to troubleshoot and repair a noisy dishwasher by the type of noise it makes, from the ratt...

Leaking

27% of problemsEASY

Diagnose the reason for your leaking dishwasher, from a worn pump and door seals, to a failed water ...

Will not start

18% of problemsEASY

Learn how to fix a dishwasher that will not start, by checking a few key components, such as door la...

Rust/corrosion

15.1% of problems

Door latch failure

11% of problemsREALLY EASY

Find out how to fix a dishwasher door latch that isn't working properly by troubleshooting common re...

Not cleaning dishes properly

11% of problemsEASY

Determine why your dishwasher will not clean properly by troubleshooting parts, like housing gaskets...

Cycle not completing

10.1% of problems

Not draining

9% of problemsEASY

Figure out why your dishwasher will not drain by learning how to test a drain pump motor, timer and ...

Display not working

4.6% of problems

Error code displayed

2.7% of problems

Will not fill with water

2% of problemsEASY

Diagnose why your dishwasher will not fill with water by checking and testing a water inlet valve, f...

Will not dispense detergent

2% of problemsEASY

Learn how to repair a dishwasher that will not dispense detergent by testing the bi-metal release, w...

Vibrating/shaking

1.2% of problems

Burning smell

1.1% of problems

Not drying dishes properly

1% of problemsEASY

Find out how to troubleshoot and repair a dishwasher that will not properly dry dishes, by checking ...

Fridge too warm

1% of problems

Not dispensing

1% of problems

Frost/ice buildup

0.9% of problems

Not heating

0.8% of problems

Temperature not right

0.6% of problems

Tripping circuit breaker

0.3% of problems

Not spinning

0.2% of problems

Lights flashing or blinking

Making noise

Overflowing

Stops mid-cycle

Won't fill