| 10 Most Common Problems | | Diagnosis &
Repair Cost
(U.S. dollars w/o tax) |
| 1. Water does not remain in tank | |
|
| | a. No trap on drain hose | | $43 - 58 |
2. D/W does not operate | | |
| | a. No power due to AC circuit or outlet problem | | $43 - 58 |
| | b. Defective door switch | | $99 - 132 |
| | c. Power cord loosing connection | | $43 - 58 |
3. Motor does not operate | | |
| | a. Defective motor | | $165 - 255 |
| | b. Defective timer | | $150 - 225 |
| | c. Burned wire | | $68 - 90 |
4. Motor runs, but does not fill w/water | | |
| | a. Defective water inlet valve | | $113 - 150 |
| | b. Debris lodged under safety switch float | | $43 - 58 |
| | c. Defective safety switch | | $99 - 132 |
| | d. Defective timer | | $150 - 225 |
| | e. Water turned off | | $43 - 58 |
5. Detergent dispenser does not operate | | |
| | a. Burned wire | | $68 - 90 |
| | b. Defective bi-metal | | $95 - 126 |
| | c. Defective timer | | $150 - 225 |
6. Water in tank at end of drying cycle | | |
| | a. Normal on some makes | | $43 - 58 |
| | b. Clogged drain hose | | $68 - 90 |
| | c. Defective timer | | $150 - 225 |
| | d. Defective impeller | | $95 - 126 |
7. Door drops to floor when opened | | |
| | a. Broken door springs | | $86 - 114 |
| | b. Door hinges bent | | $120 - 175 |
8. Water leaks at lower corners of door | | |
| | a. Unit not leveled at installation | | $68 - 90 |
| | b. Baffle worn excessively | | $99 - 132 |
| | c. Door hinges loose & door out of adjustment | | $68 - 90 |
| | d. Improper detergent | | $43 - 58 |
| | e. Door latch worn excessively | | $113 - 150 |
9. D/W continues to run in the off position | | |
| | a. Defective timer | | $150 - 225 |
10. D/W does not clean dishes | | |
| | a. Improper water temperature | | $43 - 58 |
| | b. Improper detergent | | $43 - 58 |
| | c. Water level too low | | |
| | - Poor water pressure | | $43 - 58 |
| | - Defective water inlet valve | | $113 - 150 |
| | - Defective timer | | $150 - 225 |
