"My dishwasher has a strong musty odor even after running a cycle." |
Dishwasher producing a persistent smell |
Food residue buildup, clogged dishwasher filter, mold growth inside the dishwasher tub |
"My dishwasher isn’t heating properly, and dishes come out wet or not fully dry." |
Dishwasher not heating properly |
Faulty dishwasher heating element, broken thermostat, or malfunctioning drying fan |
"One or more dishwasher cycles take much longer than usual, and the water seems too hot." |
Dishwasher running too hot and damaging dishes |
Malfunctioning thermostat, damaged heating element, or sensor failure |
"The dishwasher does not stop running, even when I open the door." |
Dishwasher not shutting off |
Faulty control board, broken door switch, or malfunctioning timer |
"The dishwasher display is flashing error codes, and I can’t start a wash cycle." |
Error codes appearing on the display |
Control board failure, sensor malfunction, or connectivity issue |
"The dishwasher stops mid-cycle and won’t turn back on." |
Dishwasher shutting off unexpectedly |
Faulty control module, defective switch, or loose wiring |
"There’s a water puddle around my dishwasher after a cycle finishes." |
Dishwasher leaking water |
Loose hose connections, damaged door seal, or clogged drainage system |
"The dishwasher won’t start when I press the buttons." |
Dishwasher not turning on |
Clogged power line, faulty power supply, or broken control panel |
"The dishwasher buttons or touchscreen controls don’t respond." |
Control panel unresponsive |
Faulty control module, loose wiring, or software glitch |
"Some cycles fail to drain completely, leaving water in the tub." |
Not draining properly |
Clogged drain pump, blocked hose, or malfunctioning drain sensor |
"The dishwasher makes loud noises, grinding sounds, or humming." |
Unusual noise |
Worn-out motor bearings, debris in the pump, or loose internal component |
"The digital display is blank, and I can’t start a cycle." |
Display not functioning |
Faulty control panel, loose wiring, or defective electronic components |
"Smoke or a burning smell is coming from my dishwasher." |
Producing unusual smells or smoke |
Grease buildup, food residue burning, or wiring damage |
"The self-cleaning function isn’t working, and I see an error message." |
Self-cleaning function failure |
Broken door lock, damaged thermostat, or software malfunction |
"The timer or clock is stuck or running at the wrong time." |
Timer or clock not functioning |
Faulty control panel or electronic component failure |
"My dishwasher is leaving white residue on my dishes." |
White spots or cloudy film |
Hard water, lack of rinse aid, or clogged spray arms |
"The dishwasher spray arms don’t seem to rotate correctly." |
Spray arms not rotating properly |
Clogged spray arm holes, debris buildup, or faulty circulation pump |