Trust the Dishwasher Repair Experts

Average dishwasher repair cost can be $150-$200. Replacing a blown dishwasher fuse may cost as little as $150, while dishwasher electronic control board replacement can costs more than $400. Fixing a leak is the most common dishwasher repair — costing an average of $180.

1. Open the door and close it firmly to ensure it's closed properly.
2. Make sure that you are closing the door within 3 seconds of pressing start if it has a top-button control.
3. Confirm that it's recieving power. If lights on the display don't turn on when you press them, reset the breaker and try again.
4. Check that the Control Lock or Delay Start options aren't selected on the display--your dishwasher won't start as expected in these modes.
5. Make sure the water supply valve to your dishwasher is turned on all the way.
6. Clear any debris that may be caught under the float assembly located on the bottom of the dishwasher tub and be sure that it can move up and down freely.

1. Ensure that the drain hose that connects to the garbage disposal and/or your sink's drain line is not kinked and that bends are not too sharp.
2. Check and clear any blockages in the drain hose.
3. If your dishwasher has an air gap (usually located on the countertop, parallel to the faucet), lift the cover off, unscrew the plastic cap, and clean any soil buildup with a paper clip.
4. If you've recently installed a new garbage disposal, confirm that the "knock out plug" was removed before the dishwasher drain hose was connected.

1. Open the door and close it firmly to ensure it's closed properly.
2. Make sure the dishwasher is level side-to-side and front-to-back.
3. Adjust the rinse agent dispenser to a lower number setting to ensure that there is not too much rinse agent being dispensed.
4. Run the dishwasher without detergent to ensure the problem isn't caused by using too much detergent.

1. Check for pots, pot handles, or other objects that may be extending out of the rack area.
2. Clear away any foreign objects or food debris that has built up on the door gasket (the soft rubber seal that runs around the door).
3. If your dishwasher is new, you may need to push more firmly than usual on the door until the new door gasket softens up.
4. Make sure the lower rack is not in backwards by confirming that any plastic spacers on the rack are facing the door.
5. Make sure the dishwasher is level side-to-side and front-to-back.

1. Make sure that there is rinse aid in the dispenser.
2. Clean the detergent dispenser to ensure it's opening and dispensing correctly.
3. Clear the debris that may be caught under the float assembly located on the bottom of the dishwasher tub and be sure that it can move up and down freely.
4. Run the dishwasher without detergent to ensure the problem isn't caused by the use of too much detergent leaving reside on the dishes.