Tag: dishwasher

  • Maytag dishwasher not worth repairing.

    Maytag dishwasher not worth repairing.

    Reported Issue: Dishwasher will not run – half of the buttons do not work Image of Issue: Appliance Information: Manufacturer: Maytag Appliance Type: Dishwasher Model Number: MDB6709AWB3 Diagnosis: Dishwasher control panel had only partial lights on it research indicates this is due to the control panel itself giving out. Parts Quantity W10811152 Dishwasher control panel…

  • Mighty Mouse did not save the day.

    Mighty Mouse did not save the day.

    Reported Issue: I have a Bosch dishwasher that mice have attacked which I need you to review the salvage. Image of Issue:   Appliance Information: Manufacturer: Bosch Appliance Type: Dishwasher Model Number: SHE 43F02 UC/50   Image of Appliance:   Diagnosis: Damage was too severe to put an accurate quote together. Too many different areas…

  • Dishwasher Pump Solenoid

    Dishwasher Pump Solenoid

    The complaint was that the dishwasher would not drain. When I looked underneath I saw that the solenoid piston was covered in some kind of hard black goo. You can see it on the shaft sticking up from the old solenoid in my hand. I do not know where this stuff came from but it…

  • A Better Mouse Trap

    A Better Mouse Trap

    The door on this Model #66513793K601 Kenmore Elite dishwasher would just crash open because its door spring cords had been chewed through by mice. I found two dead mice near one of the door spring cords, I think they chewed through the cord and then got a deadly surprise.

  • Older GE Dishwasher Motor

    Older GE Dishwasher Motor

    This GE dishwasher was leaking from the solenoid valve which changes the pump from wash to drain. It’s a common area to leak from. They don’t sell the individual piece parts any more, but I was pleasantly surprised to find a replacement for the entire motor assembly. The customer decided to go for it as…

  • GE Dishwasher Leaking

    GE Dishwasher Leaking

    When the dishwasher enters the pump-out phase it engages a solenoid, and it is where this solenoid interacts with the water to force it to pump out that leaking occurs. I have seen this numerous times and in most cases it requires the replacement of the entire pump/ motor assembly.