Repair help > Dishwasher repair > Dishwasher articles and videos
September 28, 2016

Dishwasher has no power video

By Sears PartsDirect staff
Dishwasher has no power.
Dishwasher has no power.

If your dishwasher won’t power up, the problem could be as simple as checking the power source or making sure the on/off switch is on. If the quick fixes don’t solve the problem, this Sears PartsDirect video also walks you through how to access and check the wire connections in the junction box and the user interface control so you can get your dishwasher working again. 

Check out our DIY Dishwasher Repair help section for symptoms and troubleshooting tips, repair guides, error code charts and more. 

water-filter
Water filters
Find the perfect fit for your refrigerator.
Try our water filter finder
Dishwasher returning an error code?
error-code
View all dishwasher codes

Symptoms common to all dishwashers

Choose a symptom to see related dishwasher repairs.

Can't adjust rack height

Main cause: damaged rack height adjuster
Read more

Other symptoms

Main causes: broken door spring, detergent dispenser failure, cabinet mounting brackets loose or broken
Read more

Leaking

Main causes: damaged or stuck spray arm, leaking door seal, damaged door hinge, leaky heating element water seal, cracked water supply line
Read more

Won't start

Main causes: light switch beside the sink turned off, lack of power, bad dishwasher door switch, control system failure, wiring problem
Read more

Won't fill

Main causes: water supply problem, stuck overfill float, clogged water inlet valve screen, water inlet valve failure
Read more

Stops mid-cycle

Main causes: broken door latch, tripped circuit breaker, broken heating element, faulty vent fan, sensor failure, control system problem
Read more

Won't drain

Main causes: clogged kitchen sink drain, clogged drain hose, drain check valve damaged, drain pump failure, control system problem
Read more

Making loud or strange noises

Main causes: glass or popcorn kernel stuck in the chopper blade, drain line vibrating against the cabinet, debris in wash pump or drain pump
Read more

Dishes don't get dry

Main causes: not using rinse aid, rinse aid dispenser failure, broken heating element, malfunctioning vent, drying fan failure
Read more

Repair guides common to all dishwashers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your dishwasher.

October 1, 2016

How to replace a dishwasher detergent dispenser

By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a dishwasher detergent dispenser

Dishes need dish detergent to get clean. Learn how to replace a dishwasher detergent dispenser with easy step-by-step instructions.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
April 1, 2014

How to replace a dishwasher drain hose

By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a dishwasher drain hose

This step-by-step guide explains how to remove a cracked or leaking drain hose in your dishwasher and install a new one.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
April 1, 2014

How to replace a dishwasher thermal fuse

By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a dishwasher thermal fuse

A completely dead control panel often indicates that the thermal fuse on the electronic control board is blown; follow these steps to replace a blown thermal fuse in your dishwasher.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Articles and videos common to all dishwashers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your dishwasher.

June 19, 2019

How to load a dishwasher video

By Sears PartsDirect staff
How to load a dishwasher video

Find out where dishes should go, as well as what never to put in a dishwasher.

Read more
September 29, 2016

Dishwasher detergent cup not opening video

By Sears PartsDirect staff
Dishwasher detergent cup not opening video

Overloading the detergent dispenser, using clumpy soap and a broken actuator are reasons why the dispenser won't open.

Read more
January 16, 2015

How to fix rust spots on a dishwasher dishrack video

By Sears PartsDirect staff
How to fix rust spots on a dishwasher dishrack video

It’s easy to get a newer looking dishrack!

Read more

Parts & More