Whirlpool Dishwasher will not spray water
Common reasons your Whirlpool Dishwasher will not spray water
The most common reasons your Whirlpool dishwasher will not spray water are a faulty circulation pump, a clogged spray arm, or a defective electronic control board.
31% of the time it's the
Circulation Pump
28% of the time it's the
Spray Arm
15% of the time it's the
Electronic Control Board
26% 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 will not spray water. 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 spray. 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.
Spray Arm Replacement
A clogged spray arm can prevent water from reaching dishes. 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 won't spray, 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.
Electronic Control Board Replacement
A dishwasher that will not spray water could have a defective electronic control board. If the control board fails, it can stop sending signals to the circulation pump, and water won't circulate to the spray arms. Determining whether a control board is defective is difficult. Have a Sears Home Services technician diagnose and repair your dishwasher if it will not spray water.
What to expect when you experience a Whirlpool dishwasher will not spray water issue
How is the dishwasher will not spray water issue fixed?
Correcting most dishwasher will not spray water 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 will not spray water problem
When a dishwasher will not spray water, 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 will not spray water 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 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 no heat
- 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