Common Causes of a Broken Dishwasher

Broken Dishwasher?  Here's a couple Common Causes

Dishwashers have many common causes of why they need to be fixed or replaced. Unfortunately dishwashers can become very noisy and can become frustrating. Some noises can be as little as simple rattle to a loud clanking noise. There may be a defective pump; the wash arm seal or bearing ring may need to be replaced.

Another problem that could be the root of the noise is that the spray arms aren’t turning properly because they might be knocking into the racks or dishes when they are turning. An issue that may come about is that the dishwasher door wont latch correcting. This may be the result of some wear and tear on the door catch or the electronic control.

 A door not latching correctly could also prevent the dishwasher from not starting properly. Ways to fix a dishwasher not starting could be checking the fuses, circuit breakers, and making sure the dishwasher is all plugged in correctly to make sure that the wiring isn’t actually the problem. After each use of the dishwasher, looking for trapped food and grease within the jets of the spray arm and the strainer screen will help prevent the dishwasher from smelling. Checking for all of the trapped food will also help with the spots on the dishes afterwards but a rinse aid will help stop the water from sticking to the dishes as well. If the dishwasher has a crack it will need to be replaced. So unfortunately there is no way to fix that but that isn’t the worst cause of a broken dishwasher.

The worst cause of a broken dishwasher is when it has a leak. It is the biggest fear of dishwasher owners because it could cause serious damage to your kitchen or even your home. Looking for hose cracks or any sign of damage and checking the gaskets in the heating element is the first thing that should be done when a dishwasher has a leak. The next step would be to make sure the pump or pump seal are defective. Some other steps would be to make sure the dishwasher is leveled, dishwasher door may not close properly, or it could be as simple as using regular dish soap when you aren’t using detergents.

Another common cause of a broken dishwasher is that it may not be draining properly. When dishwashers don’t drain it could be a clogged hose or pump strainer but it could also mean that the filter just needs to be cleaned out. Also inspect the dishwasher before jumping to conclusions. It may save time and money. A really common cause of a dishwashers not draining is if there was a newly installed garbage disposal and the plastic plug was never removed from the port. The dishwasher drains into the garbage disposal through the port and if the plug is still inside than the water is blocked from draining. Making sure you follow the correct steps of using a dishwasher, checking wires and plugs, and properly cleaning and maintaining them will help with the lifespan of the machine.

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