Common dishwasher faults
- Not draining — drain pump, clogged filter, or a kinked drain hose at the disposal.
- Not filling — water inlet valve, float switch, or a closed shut-off under the sink.
- Leaving food on dishes — spray arms, chopper assembly, wash motor, or inlet temperature.
- Leaking at the door — lower door gasket, door pivot, or tub gasket.
- Leaking underneath — pump seal, sump gasket, or a cracked tub.
- Not heating water — heating element or high-limit thermostat.
- Control board faults / error codes — board, thermistor, or door switch.
- Door won’t latch — latch assembly or strike.
Repair vs. replace
Dishwashers under about ten years are almost always repair candidates — the common faults are inexpensive parts and short labor. Past ten years, the trade-off is closer to even, especially when a control board has failed on a unit whose model has been discontinued. The technician quotes the full repair before any work begins so the call is yours.
Brands serviced
Bosch, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, GE, GE Profile, Frigidaire, Amana, LG, Samsung, and Electrolux. Bosch in particular is well-represented across Bismarck and parts move quickly through local distributors.
Where service runs
Bismarck and Mandan daily; Lincoln, Washburn, Hazen, Beulah, Wilton, Center, New Salem, Garrison, Underwood, and Linton on weekly routes. See the service area page for the full coverage list.
Common questions
My dishwasher is leaving food on the dishes — is that a repair or technique?
It can be either. The first thing checked is the spray arms and the chopper assembly — clogged or stalled spray arms are the most common cause. After that, the wash motor, the diverter, and the inlet water temperature are looked at. Often the fix is a $40 chopper assembly, not a full unit replacement.
Why is my dishwasher not draining?
Almost always the drain pump, a clogged filter (Bosch and KitchenAid in particular), or a kinked drain hose at the disposal connection. The fix is in-and-out the same visit on most calls.
My dishwasher leaks at the door — what is that?
Either the lower door gasket, a worn door pivot, or a tub gasket. Door leaks are diagnosed visually with a soap-and-water test cycle.
Bosch dishwasher with a control panel error — fixable?
Yes. Most Bosch faults are sensor- or board-driven and the error code points directly at the part. Boards are stocked locally for the popular Ascenta and 300 series; less-common models may need a one-day order.