Dishwasher Repairs in Leesburg, VA

Your dishwasher carries out the simple but essential job of washing and drying your plates, cups, bowls, silverware, and other dishes. However, this appliance is very complex, with many parts working together and various potential problems. If any of the following common issues occur with your dishwasher, Mr. Appliance of Leesburg & Martinsburg strongly recommends calling us to schedule professional repair services:

• Dishes aren’t clean – Running your dishwasher and finding that it didn’t clean your dishes all the way is frustrating. Some possible causes of this issue include a burned-out heating element, a worn-out wash impeller or pump assembly, or blocked spray armholes.
• Cloudy glassware – If your glassware looks cloudy after running a full washing cycle, your home may have extremely hard water. You should always rinse your dishes thoroughly before putting them in your dishwasher and running it. If this step doesn’t resolve the problem, you may need to consider purchasing a water softener.
• Wash cycles run too long – A dishwasher running longer than it’s meant to might have difficulty completing its full cycle due to a malfunctioning timer or defective thermostat.
• Dishwasher hums and turns off – A dishwasher making a humming noise often means its motor has seized. When this problem happens, you should replace your motor.
• Water doesn’t pump out – If your dishwasher doesn’t remove the water it uses as it’s designed to, the cause may be a clogged drain line, an issue with its drain impeller, or a worn-out drain solenoid.
• Dishwasher does not fill with water – A dishwasher not having water fill in it when you try to start it could be because of a malfunctioning timer, a defective or stuck overflow float switch, a defective water inlet solenoid, or a failed valve.
• Dishwasher leaks – One of the primary reasons a dishwasher can leak is using the incorrect type of soap or too much of it. Double-check your dishwasher soap before you try anything else. Other possible issues could be a leaking motor or pump assembly, worn door gaskets, or problems with your tub-to-motor gaskets or spray arm assemblies.