The dishwasher is one of those appliances that everyone loves to have, but always seems to have problems with. There always is something that’s a little too loud or it’s not cleaning well enough or something. No matter what is wrong, you aren’t happy with the results you are getting, but don’t want to buy and new one, or do dishes by hand. Fortunately, depending on the problem, dishwasher repair isn’t that complicated.
If your dishwasher won’t do anything, no lights, no sounds you should do a few basic checks before calling in the mechanic. One of these is checking your fuse box; you may have blown a fuse. You should also check the outlet and plug to make sure both are in good, working order. Your final check should be the door latch. A broken latch will cause the machine not to function properly because it will think the door is still open. Each of these things is pretty simply to fix, although the latch may require a little handy work to either repair or replace.
Let’s say your dishwasher won’t start, but the motor will hum. This means that you are getting power, but something is preventing the motor from operating correctly. You should take a look at the motor itself (once you unplug the machine) and see if there is anything jamming it anywhere. You should also check the pump. Sometimes food particles or something else can get stuck in the pump, jamming up the entire operation. Removing these blockages will allow things to go smoothly for you. If those don’t work, look at the drive belt. If the belt is broken or off track, the motor will be working, but none of the energy will actually go into the machine.
The final aspect of dishwasher repair we’ll cover is poor cleaning. Many people think their dishwasher doesn’t do a good enough job. This could be because of blockages in the sprayer arm, so inspect that and clear out any holes that are filled. You should also check the water temperature; cold water won’t clean as well. And finally check the detergent cup and filter for damages or clogs. Both of these will have a negative effect on your dishwasher performance.
Those are a few basic dishwasher repairs you can try on your dishwasher. If none work, you may need the assistance of a professional to help discover the core problem with your dishwasher.
