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Dishwasher Repair in Detroit
Water left in the bottom, dirty or cloudy dishes, leaks or a dishwasher that won’t start? We can usually fix it.
We repair built-in and drawer dishwashers from every major brand across Detroit. You hear the diagnostic fee on the phone and get a written repair price before any work starts.
Symptoms
Common Dishwasher Problems and What Causes Them
| What you notice | Likely cause | Safe check before you call |
|---|---|---|
| Water left in the bottom | Clogged filter, failed drain pump, kinked drain hose, or a blocked garbage disposal connection | Clean the filter under the bottom rack. If a disposal was just installed, its knockout plug may still be in place |
| Dishes dirty or gritty | Clogged spray arms, dirty filter, low water fill from a weak inlet valve | Pull the spray arms and rinse the holes. Run the kitchen tap hot before starting |
| Cloudy glasses or white film | Mineral scale from hard water, or not enough rinse aid | Fill the rinse aid and run an empty cycle with a dishwasher cleaner |
| Leaking onto the floor | Worn door gasket, float switch, pump seal, or the wrong soap making suds | Never use hand dish soap in a dishwasher. Check the door gasket for tears |
| Won’t start | Door latch, control lock turned on, control board or power | Check for a child lock setting and the breaker |
| Dishes come out wet | Failed heating element, empty rinse aid, or a drying setting turned off | Fill the rinse aid and check the heated-dry setting |
Detroit factors
Detroit Water and Your Dishwasher
Moderately hard water
Detroit tap water averaged 100 ppm of hardness in DWSD’s 2024 report, with a range of 74 to 114 ppm. That is moderately hard. Over time it leaves scale on spray arms, heating elements and inlet valves, which shows up as cloudy glasses and weak cleaning.
Storms and sewer backups
During heavy rain, DWSD has asked residents to hold off on running dishwashers and washers so the sewer system has room. If water backs up into your sink or dishwasher during a storm, stop running it and report the backup to DWSD at 313-267-8000.
Repair or replace
Is Your Dishwasher Worth Repairing?
Pumps, float switches, inlet valves, latches, gaskets and heating elements are usually worth repairing on a dishwasher that is a few years old. The National Association of Home Builders puts the typical life of a dishwasher at about 9 years, shorter than most kitchen appliances. On an older unit with a failed control board or a leaking tub, replacing it usually makes more sense. Read the repair or replace guide.
We repair built-in and drawer dishwashers from Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, GE, Samsung, LG, Frigidaire, Bosch, Thermador, Kenmore and more. See all brands.
We cover every Detroit neighborhood, plus Hamtramck and Highland Park: Downtown, Midtown and Corktown, Central Detroit, the Lower East Side and Far East Side, the West Side, Northwest Detroit, Southwest Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park.
FAQ
Questions Detroit customers ask
Why is there water in the bottom of my dishwasher?
A clogged filter is the most common cause, followed by a failed drain pump, a kinked drain hose or a blocked disposal connection. Clean the filter first. If water still sits in the tub, the pump or hose needs attention.
Why are my glasses cloudy?
Usually mineral scale from hard water or too little rinse aid. Keep the rinse aid topped up and run a dishwasher cleaner monthly. If glasses are etched rather than filmed, the damage is permanent.
Why is my dishwasher leaking?
Common causes are a worn door gasket, a stuck float switch, a leaking pump seal, or hand soap creating suds. Turn off power and water to the dishwasher and call before running it again.
How long should a dishwasher last?
About 9 years on average, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Many last longer with regular filter cleaning.
Get your dishwasher fixed
Tell us the appliance, the brand and what it is doing. We will give you the diagnostic fee and a likely price range on the phone.