KitchenAid dishwasher not turning on

What to expect when you experience a KitchenAid dishwasher not turning on issue

How is the not turning on problem fixed?

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.

Sears Home Services recommendations for a dishwasher that is not turning on

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.

What to look out for with a dishwasher not turning on diagnosis

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.

How to Fix a Kitchen Aid Dishwasher Not Turning On

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:

• Bad power cord.
• Wiring failure.
• Blown fuse on the electronic control board.
• Defective electronic control board.
• Bad control panel.
• Defective user interface control board.

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.

KitchenAid Dishwasher Won’t Turn On Troubleshooting

Follow these troubleshooting tips when your KitchenAid dishwasher won’t turn on:

1. Check the power switch beside the kitchen sink to make sure that switch is turned on. If that light switch is off, the dishwasher won’t get power and won’t turn on. This switch is right beside the garbage disposal light switch.
2. Reset the house circuit breaker in case it has tripped.
3. Check the electrical power outlet for your dishwasher. Plug a small appliance or night light into the outlet to see whether the outlet has electrical power. If the outlet is dead, have an electrician fix the electrical outlet.

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.