What to Check Before Calling a Tech: Dishwashers (Troubleshooting Guide)

A printable, digital download troubleshooting guide for the average consumer to follow to determine whether or not they need to call an appliance repair tech for their residential dishwasher!

Written by Renae DuHaime “renduh” (an appliance care & maintenance specialist and former appliance repair tech), this troubleshooting guide can be used for the majority of residential dishwashers sold and used in the United States. Not recommended for troubleshooting appliances outside of the United States.

This troubleshooting guide covers the following issues that consumers commonly experience with their dishwashers:

1. No Power/Won’t Turn On

2. Has Power, but the Display and/or Buttons are Unresponsive

3. Dishes Not Getting Cleaned

4. Bad Smells

5. Dishes Not Drying Properly

6. Leaking/Overflowing

7. Detergent Not Dispensing

8. Not Filling/Filling Slowly

9. Cycle Takes Too Long

10. Cloudiness and Water Spots Forming on Glassware

11. Etching Forming on Glassware

12. Not Draining

ALSO INCLUDED: Convenient “Pro Tips” Index!

THESE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES ARE FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.

Do not use for commercial purposes.

Do not copy or redistribute without written permission.