Whirlpool dishwasher no heat
Common reasons your Whirlpool dishwasher has no heat
The most common reasons your Whirlpool dishwasher has no heat are a defective electronic control board, clogged water valve or a broken detergent dispenser.
51% of the time it's the
Electronic Control Board
28% of the time it's the
Water Valve
11% of the time it's the
Detergent Dispenser
10% of the time it's the
Something else
Most common repairs needed to fix a Whirlpool dishwasher
Electronic Control Board Replacement
When your dishwasher is getting no heat, it could have a defective electronic control board. The control board sends current to the heating element when it’s working properly. A failed relay or corrupted logic on the circuit board could prevent the control board from sending electrical current to the heating element. Determining whether an electronic control board is defective is difficult. Have a Sears Home Services Repair Expert visit your home and fix the dishwasher when it is not heating.
Water Valve Replacement
If the dishwasher won’t heat, a clogged fill valve could be preventing the heating element from working. Low or no water entering the dishwasher will quickly cause a high-temperature safety thermostat on the bottom of the tub to trip and shut off power to the heating element. That safety thermostat won’t reset until the tub cools down and will then trip again if the tub isn’t filled with water. Have a Sears Home Services Technician fix your dishwasher when it won’t heat and isn’t filling properly.
Detergent Dispenser Replacement
When your dishwasher won’t heat, a broken detergent dispenser could be causing the failure. A bad water seal around the base of the detergent dispenser can allow water to enter the inner door panel and short out wiring or internal components in the dispenser. A shorted dispenser or wiring can prevent the electronic control board from sending electric current to the dishwasher heating element. When the dishwasher won’t heat, have a Sears Home Services Expert examine your appliance and replace the broken detergent dispenser.
What to expect when you experience a Whirlpool dishwasher no heat issue
How is the no heat problem fixed?
Correcting most no heat problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, water valve or detergent dispenser. 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 won't heat
When the dishwasher has no heat 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 no heat 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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Additional possible Whirlpool dishwasher symptoms you may experience
- Whirlpool dishwasher won't wash
- Whirlpool dishwasher won't start cycle
- Whirlpool dishwasher won't drain
- Whirlpool dishwasher will not spray water
- Whirlpool dishwasher not working
- Whirlpool dishwasher not washing
- Whirlpool dishwasher not turning on
- Whirlpool dishwasher not starting
- Whirlpool dishwasher not spinning
- Whirlpool dishwasher not heating
- Whirlpool dishwasher not filling
- Whirlpool dishwasher not drying
- Whirlpool dishwasher not draining properly
- Whirlpool dishwasher not draining
- Whirlpool dishwasher noisy
- Whirlpool dishwasher no water
- Whirlpool dishwasher no power
- Whirlpool dishwasher leaking water
- Whirlpool dishwasher leaking from bottom
- Whirlpool dishwasher leaking
- Whirlpool dishwasher gold series not cleaning
- Whirlpool dishwasher fills with water then stops
- Whirlpool dishwasher drain clogged
- Whirlpool dishwasher door not closing
- Whirlpool dishwasher display not working
- Whirlpool dishwasher dispenser not working
- Whirlpool dishwasher burning smell