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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Learn how to anchor your dishwasher so it doesn't tilt forward.…
It only takes a few minutes to get your dishrack sliding easily again.…
Learn how to repair broken, frayed or damaged wires in your appliances.…
Stuck control panel keys or a faulty door switch can prevent a dishwasher from starting.…
This list shows how to disable the demo mode on a variety of dishwashers.…
Learn how to use a multimeter to check for wiring problems in an appliance that's not working…
Most common symptoms to help you fix your dishwashers
Choose a symptom to see related dishwasher repairs.
Main causes: broken door spring, damaged or broken door hinge…
Main causes: damaged or stuck spray arm, leaking door seal, damaged door hinge, leaky heating element water seal, cracke…
Main causes: broken door latch, tripped circuit breaker, broken heating element, faulty vent fan, sensor failure, contro…
Main causes: improper loading, low water temperature, improper detergent dosage, detergent dispenser failure, spray arm …
Main causes: clogged kitchen sink drain, clogged drain hose, drain check valve damaged, drain pump failure, control syst…
Main cause: damaged rack height adjuster…
Main causes: glass or popcorn kernel stuck in the chopper blade, drain line vibrating against the cabinet, debris in was…
Main causes: not using rinse aid, rinse aid dispenser failure, broken heating element, malfunctioning vent, drying fan f…
Main causes: light switch beside the sink turned off, lack of power, bad dishwasher door switch, control system failure,…
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.
How to replace a dishwasher door latch assembly
If the dishwasher door doesn't click shut, a broken door latch is a likely cause. Follow these instructions to replace i…
How to replace a dishwasher user interface control
The user interface control houses the selection buttons and display. If it fails, you can't select the cycle and setting…
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 t…