Dishwasher Repairs

Experience has shown us that dishwashers can go wrong for a wide range of reasons, but we also see a number of very common dishwasher faults. Below are 3 common problems:

Failure to Heat the Water

Hot water cleans more effectively than cold, so if your dishwasher won’t heat the water correctly, then the cleaning performance will be impaired. This could be the result of a thermostat fault, or a broken heating element; either issue should be professionally repaired.

Broken Control Panels

Broken control panels typically affect older dishwashers. The fault here will be electrical, not mechanical, and is usually resolved by replacing the control panel – a relatively simple procedure. Depending on the exact fault, your dishwasher may fail to operate entirely, or may operate erratically.

Poor Draining

If your dishwasher fails to drain, then the dirty water can be recirculated during the rinse cycle, leading to poor cleaning performance. The filter could simply be blocked, but more serious dishwasher drainage problems are typically the result of a sudden blockage – maybe caused by a stray item that’s been dropped in the dishwasher, or gradual blockages – which often worsen over time as a result of dirt build up. In other cases, drainage problems can result from a kinked drainage hose, or a broken drain pump.

Other Common Dishwasher Faults

This list covers other common dishwasher faults we repair: Dead no lights, dead but lights on, warning lights on, leaks or blockages, water not draining, poor wash, poor general cleaning, bad smells, broken locks, damaged or faulty spray arms, dispenser problems, basket problems, programmes not working, tripping electrics, damaged or faulty detergent dispensers – and many more!