![]() ![]() If your dishwasher won’t start, this could mean that the board is bad. The control board in your dishwasher supplies power to all components. To determine if your door latch is bad, inspect your dishwasher door and be sure the latch is not broken. If this latch becomes broken or cracked, it will prevent your door from closing properly. 99% of the time this latch is made from plastic. The part that holds your dishwasher door shut is called a door latch. To determine if the thermal fuse is bad, remove the control panel, locate the fuse, and test it for continuity. Most dishwashers have the thermal fuse located in the control panel area. If this fuse blows, it will need to be removed and replaced to make your dishwasher work. This fuse is designed to blow if the dishwasher overheats. To determine if the door switch is bad, remove the control panel, locate the door switch, and test it for continuity.Īnother part in your dishwasher that could be causing it to not start could be the thermal fuse. This switch is located inside the door panel. If your dishwasher won’t start, then it is possible this switch is bad. This switch is a safety feature and makes it so the dishwasher will not run if the door is open. This door switch is also sometimes called a door lock or door interlock switch. The next thing that could be causing your dishwasher to not start could be the door switch. (To be sure the outlet is getting power you can unplug the dishwasher and plug something else in to be sure the outlet is getting power.) If the dishwasher is plugged in and the GFI has not tripped, then check the breaker on the wall and make sure it has not tripped and is in the on position. ![]() If the outlet the dishwasher plugs into is a GFI outlet, make sure it has not tripped. If your dishwasher does not light up or is not getting power, check where the dishwasher plugs into the wall. Using this guide to troubleshoot your dishwasher works for all dishwashers on the market today. Note: The majority of dishwashers (whether Maytag, Kitchen Aid, Frigidaire, Kenmore, Whirlpool, and Bosch) work the same way. The issues below are listed in order of most probable causes starting at the top of the list. You can follow the steps below to repair your dishwasher and get it working again. The most common problems with a dishwasher not getting power or lights not turning on are listed below. If your dishwasher won’t turn on or start, here are a few things to check yourself before calling a technician. ![]()
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