Dishwasher articles
These articles and how-to videos from Sears PartsDirect can help you get the best possible cleaning results from your dishwasher. Get advice on why your dishwasher isn't filling, draining or starting, how to load a dishwasher so dishes get clean, how to fix rusted tines and more. For more DIY advice, check out our dishwasher repair help section for more troubleshooting guidance, error code information and step-by-step repair instructions.
Effective articles & videos to help repair your dishwashers
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Get expert tips on using your dishwasher efficiently to save water and energy.…
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Get tips for cleaning and maintaining your dishwasher…
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Learn some of the most common symbols found in a wiring diagram and what they mean.…
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Learn how to keep the stainless-steel appliances in your home clean and shining bright.…
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Learn how to anchor your dishwasher so it doesn't tilt forward.…
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Learn how to repair broken, frayed or damaged wires in your appliances.…
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Stuck control panel keys or a faulty door switch can prevent a dishwasher from starting.…
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This list shows how to disable the demo mode on a variety of dishwashers.…
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Most common symptoms to help you fix your dishwashers
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Main causes: water supply problem, stuck overfill float, clogged water inlet valve screen, water inlet valve failure…
Main causes: light switch beside the sink turned off, lack of power, bad dishwasher door switch, control system failure,…
Main cause: damaged rack height adjuster…
Main causes: clogged kitchen sink drain, clogged drain hose, drain check valve damaged, drain pump failure, control syst…
Main causes: improper loading, low water temperature, improper detergent dosage, detergent dispenser failure, spray arm …
Main causes: damaged or stuck spray arm, leaking door seal, damaged door hinge, leaky heating element water seal, cracke…
Main causes: not using rinse aid, rinse aid dispenser failure, broken heating element, malfunctioning vent, drying fan f…
Main causes: broken door spring, damaged or broken door hinge…
Main causes: broken door latch, tripped circuit breaker, broken heating element, faulty vent fan, sensor failure, contro…
Most common repair guides to help fix your dishwashers
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your dishwasher.
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How to replace a dishwasher water inlet valve
If your dishwasher fills constantly or won't fill at all, the water inlet valve has failed. You can replace it in about …
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How to replace a dishwasher timer
Follow these steps to replace the timer in your dishwasher if it fails to advance or does not operate properly.…
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How to replace a dishwasher lower spray arm
If the lower spray wash arm is damaged, you can install a new one in just a few minutes.…