Holiday Appliance repairs dishwashers for every major brand — Bosch, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, GE, Samsung, LG, and more. Whether yours won’t drain, won’t clean, or won’t start, our technicians arrive with the most commonly needed parts and close out the majority of calls in one visit.
Common Dishwasher Repair Issues We Handle
Dishes coming out dirty or streaky
Spray arm clogs, a failing wash pump, and a worn water inlet valve are the three most common causes of poor cleaning. We flush and inspect the spray arms, test pump output, and check water inlet pressure — replacing any component that isn’t performing up to spec.
Standing water after the cycle ends
Water left sitting in the tub means the drain path is blocked or the drain pump has stopped working. A clogged filter is often the culprit, but a kinked hose or burned-out pump motor produces the same result. We trace and clear the blockage or swap the pump.
Water leaking onto the floor
Dishwasher leaks typically come from a torn door gasket, a failing water inlet valve, or a loose hose connection. Water often migrates along the base before reaching the floor, making the source non-obvious. We find it precisely and seal it.
Won't power on or respond
Dishwashers include a door safety interlock that prevents the machine from running unless the latch is fully closed — if the latch or switch assembly has worn out, the cycle simply won’t begin regardless of the settings selected. Once we’ve confirmed the latch, we check the thermal fuse, the control board, and the wiring harness. We test at the component level rather than replacing assemblies by elimination.
Door won't close or latch
A damaged latch mechanism or worn door gasket stops the machine from running and can allow leaks. We carry latch assemblies and door gaskets for all major brands — it’s a quick fix that gets the dishwasher back in operation.
Dishes coming out wet — drying system check
Not all dishwashers dry the same way. Older models use a resistance heating element and a vent fan; newer machines increasingly use condensation drying, which relies on a completely different set of components. We determine which system your unit uses before starting diagnosis. A failed element or fan on a heated-dry model is a straightforward swap. On condensation-dry machines we check the vent flap and rinse aid dispenser, which directly affects how well moisture sheets off dishes.
Grinding, rattling, or unexpected sounds mid-cycle
Unusual dishwasher sounds usually point to something specific. Grinding during a wash cycle almost always means debris is caught in the chopper assembly at the pump inlet — glass fragments and hard food particles are common culprits. Rattling during the wash typically traces to a spray arm contacting a misplaced dish or a rack that’s come loose from its track. A low hum without water entering the tub points to a water inlet valve that’s stuck or seized shut. We locate the source and fix it.
