
Encountering dishwasher dilemmas like dishes refusing to dry or stubborn food residue can turn kitchen cleanup into a headache.
The most common reasons your KitchenAid dishwasher is not turning on are a defective electronic control board, damaged user interface control or a damaged power supply board.
51% of the time it's the Electronic Control Board
19% of the time it's the User Interface Control
9% of the time it's the Power Supply Board
21% of the time it's the Something else
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A dishwasher that won’t turn on could have a defective electronic control board. The control board will freeze up and fail to power up the control panel when its internal memory and logic is corrupted. A failed internal electronic relay or bad electronic part on the circuit board could be causing the control board to freeze up and not continue working properly. Determining whether a control board is defective is difficult. Have a Sears Home Services technician diagnose and repair your dishwasher when it won’t turn on.
When your dishwasher is not turning on, a damaged user interface control could be causing the problem. The user interface control connects to the electronic control board through a wire harness and sends signals to the control board to help control the dishwashing cycle. A bad power key on the user interface control can prevent the dishwasher from powering up. Also, a stuck key on the user interface control can cause the electronic control board to stop the cycle and the dishwasher won’t work until the damaged user interface control is fixed. Have a Sears Home Services Repair Expert visit your home and replace the user interface control if it’s damaged.
When your dishwasher is not turning on, a damaged power supply board could be causing the problem. The power cord connects directly to the power supply board and the power supply board sends power to the electronic control board to power up and operate the dishwasher. When your dishwasher is completely dead and it is getting power through the power cord, you’ll need to have a Sears Home Services Technician check out the power supply board and replace it if it’s damaged.
Correcting most not turning on problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, user interface control or power supply board. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
When the dishwasher is not turning on it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dishwasher failures.
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dishwasher problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
When your Kitchen Aid dishwasher is not turning on, check the light switch just beside the light switch that controls the garbage disposal next to your kitchen sink. In many American homes, that light switch beside your sink shuts off power to the dishwasher. If it's off, your Kitchen Aid dishwasher will not turn on. Turn that switch on if you find it turned off and see if the dishwasher powers up.
A tripped house circuit breaker for the dishwasher could be the cause of your Kitchen Aid dishwasher not turning on. Reset the house circuit breaker to see if the appliance turns on. If not, plug in a night light or small lamp into the electrical outlet for the dishwasher to see if it works. If the electrical outlet is dead, have an electrician fix the electrical outlet.
If the dishwasher is getting power through the outlet but won’t power up, one of the failures could be causing the problem:
A Sears Home Services technician will need to diagnose and repair these types of problems in your Kitchen Aid dishwasher not turning on. Schedule dishwasher repair service and we’ll send a technician to your home to fix the power problem quickly and efficiently.
Follow these troubleshooting tips when your KitchenAid dishwasher won’t turn on:
If your KitchenAid dishwasher won’t turn on after following these basic troubleshooting steps, schedule dishwasher repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician diagnose and fix the power problem. The technician will check the electronic control board, user interface control, control panel, electronic control board fuse and wiring to find the cause of the power issue in your KitchenAid dishwasher.
No signs of life in your KitchenAid dishwasher—no lights or hum—often point to dead wiring or a blown fuse. Simple resets won’t revive it. Rely on dishwasher repair near me.
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