Dishwasher articles
These articles and how-to videos from Sears PartsDirect can help you get the best possible cleaning results from your dishwasher. Get advice on why your dishwasher isn't filling, draining or starting, how to load a dishwasher so dishes get clean, how to fix rusted tines and more. For more DIY advice, check out our dishwasher repair help section for more troubleshooting guidance, error code information and step-by-step repair instructions.
Effective articles & videos to help repair your dishwashers
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Most common symptoms to help you fix your dishwashers
Choose a symptom to see related dishwasher repairs.
Main causes: broken door spring, damaged or broken door hinge…
Main causes: not using rinse aid, rinse aid dispenser failure, broken heating element, malfunctioning vent, drying fan f…
Main causes: water supply problem, stuck overfill float, clogged water inlet valve screen, water inlet valve failure…
Main causes: light switch beside the sink turned off, lack of power, bad dishwasher door switch, control system failure,…
Main causes: improper loading, low water temperature, improper detergent dosage, detergent dispenser failure, spray arm …
Main causes: glass or popcorn kernel stuck in the chopper blade, drain line vibrating against the cabinet, debris in was…
Main causes: clogged kitchen sink drain, clogged drain hose, drain check valve damaged, drain pump failure, control syst…
Main cause: damaged rack height adjuster…
Main causes: damaged or stuck spray arm, leaking door seal, damaged door hinge, leaky heating element water seal, cracke…
Most common repair guides to help fix your dishwashers
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your dishwasher.
How to replace a dishwasher water inlet valve
If your dishwasher fills constantly or won't fill at all, the water inlet valve has failed. You can replace it in about …
How to replace a dishwasher detergent dispenser
Dishes need dish detergent to get clean. Learn how to replace a dishwasher detergent dispenser with easy step-by-step i…
How to replace a dishwasher door outer panel
If your dishwasher door is dented or you want it to match your cabinets or other appliances, this guide shows how to rep…