
Encountering dishwasher dilemmas like dishes refusing to dry or stubborn food residue can turn kitchen cleanup into a headache.
The most common reasons your dishwasher door is not closing are a broken door spring, damaged door hinge or a broken door latch assembly.
38% of the time it's the Door Spring
24% of the time it's the Door Hinge
13% of the time it's the Door Latch Assembly
25% of the time it's the Something else
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Replacing one of these dishwasher parts may fix your problem.
If a door spring is broken, it may jam against the door hinge, stopping the dishwasher from closing properly. You can usually see a broken door spring without turning off the dishwasher's power or pulling it out of the cabinet. However, pulling the dishwasher out of the cabinet is a job best handled by a professional. If you suspect that a broken door spring is the reason your dishwasher door won't close, it's a good idea to have a Sears Home Services Repair Expert solve the problem.
When the dishwasher door isn't closing and you notice a bent door hinge, it's probably best to have a Sears Home Services Repair Expert come to your home and repair the dishwasher. A bent door hinge can cause the door to jam against the base of the dishwasher, preventing it from shutting properly. The technician will need to pull the dishwasher slightly out of the cabinet and replace the bent door hinge. Usually, both door hinges are replaced together to ensure the door continues to work smoothly.
If you notice that the door of your dishwasher isn't closing properly, inspect the door latch assembly for any signs of damage. At the top of the dishwasher opening, there's a strike that fits into a slotted catch within the door latch assembly. Spring-loaded clips inside this catch hold the door shut during the dishwashing cycle. If the door latch assembly is broken, the strike won't be able to enter the catch, preventing the door from closing properly and the cycle from starting. Arrange for a Sears Home Services Repair Expert to repair your dishwasher if a broken door latch is causing the door to not shut properly.
Fixing most issues with doors not closing typically requires replacing either the door spring, door hinge, or door latch assembly. However, since there are many potential causes, conducting a thorough diagnosis is crucial for resolving the problem. Getting an accurate diagnosis is important for understanding the cost of the repair.
If the dishwasher door isn't closing, there could be several reasons why. To avoid replacing parts that aren't necessary, we suggest having a Sears Home Services professional conduct diagnostic tests to find out what's causing the problem. Our technicians have experience diagnosing all types of dishwasher failures.
Figuring out issues with modern appliances can be hard without the right knowledge and training. If you don't use the right diagnostic techniques, trying to fix your dishwasher problem might mean just guessing and swapping out parts. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have gotten very advanced, with lots of electronic parts that are tricky to test. Doing repairs yourself on the latest appliance models is getting harder and harder.
When the dishwasher door won’t latch, water can leak or the cycle won’t even begin. Misaligned hinges or worn seals typically cause this. Rather than forcing it shut, schedule dishwasher fix near me.
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