Whirlpool Dishwasher Gold series not cleaning

Common reasons your Whirlpool Dishwasher Gold series not cleaning

The most common reasons your Whirlpool dishwasher Gold series is not cleaning are a faulty circulation pump, a clogged spray arm, or a defective electronic control board.

28% of the time it's the
Circulation Pump

20% of the time it's the
Spray Arm

14% of the time it's the
Electronic Control Board

38% of the time it's the
Something else

Most common repairs needed to fix a Whirlpool dishwasher

Circulation Pump Replacement

A faulty circulation pump is often the problem when your dishwasher is not cleaning. The pump sends water up through the spray arms to clean dishes during the cycle. If the pump isn't working, the water won't circulate and spray your dishes. You may hear unusual noises from the circulation pump such as buzzing or grinding when it isn't working, and dishes won't get clean. Schedule an in-home repair appointment through Sears Home Services to have a technician visit your home and fix the dishwasher if you suspect the circulation pump isn't working.

How to replace a dishwasher circulation pump and motor assembly

Spray Arm Replacement

A clogged spray arm can prevent water from reaching dishes to clean them. Hard water deposits or debris can build up around the spray arm holes so water won't spray out of the spray arm properly. The spray arm also won't spin properly if spray holes are clogged. When your dishwasher isn't cleaning, have a Sears Home Services Repair expert visit your home and examine the dishwasher. The technician can determine if the clog can be cleared or if the spray arm should be replaced.

How to replace a dishwasher lower spray arm

Electronic Control Board Replacement

A dishwasher that is not cleaning could have a defective electronic control board. If the control board fails, it can stop sending signals to the water valve or circulation pump, and water won't circulate to the spray arms to clean the dishes. Determining whether a control board is defective is difficult. Have a Sears Home Services technician diagnose and repair your dishwasher if your dishwasher is not cleaning.

How to replace a dishwasher electronic control board

What to expect when you experience a Whirlpool dishwasher Gold series is not cleaning issue

How is the dishwasher Gold series not cleaning issue fixed?

Correcting most dishwasher not cleanings issues involves replacing the circulation pump, spray arm, or electronic control 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 Gold series is not cleaning problem

When a dishwasher isn't cleaning, 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 Gold series is not cleaning 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.

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