Cove Appliance Repair Houston

Common dishwasher problems

• Leaking dishwasher

Your first step should you notice that your dishwasher is leaking is to check and confirm that the soap you are using to do your washing is the correct type for this purpose and that you are using it in the correct amounts. If this checks out, then your problem will lie elsewhere. You might have a leaking pump/motor assembly, or worn out spray arm assemblies, tub-to-motor gaskets, or door gaskets might be causing your troubles. Professional care will sort out the matter for you. 

• Water remains in the wash compartment

The water used in the cleaning cycle is supposed to be pumped out of the dishwasher at the end of a cycle automatically. When this does not take place, there will likely be some issue that will need taking care of. You might have a worn out solenoid, a clogged drain line, or a faulty drain impeller to contend with. Call us up for expert care in handling this situation.

• Unit will not fill up with water

You can’t expect to get much cleaning done if your dishwasher will not take in water in the first place. There might be various reasons for this including a failed valve, malfunctioning water inlet solenoid, defective overflow switch, or faulty timer. Our pros will be able to identify the cause of the problem and take care of it quickly and effectively on your behalf.

• Washing cycles are taking too long

You shouldn’t wait up for too long as your dishwasher completes a cycle. You have better things to do. The causes of dishwasher cycle elongation might be found to lie with a faulty thermostat, a malfunctioning timer, or some other component malfunction. Whatever the cause is found to be, our expert dishwasher repair technicians will be able to resolve it for you.

• Dishwasher turns off on its own

In some cases, owners have noticed that their dishwasher will turn on as it normally does, produce a humming sound for a bit, then turn itself off again without carrying out a washing cycle to completion. Should you notice similar behavior with your unit, you night have a malfunctioning motor that will need to be fixed or replaced. As this is a relatively involved operation, you would do best to call in trusted dishwasher repair technicians to handle the task for you. 

• Dishes are still dirty after a cycle

The last thing you should expect to see after your dishes have been through a cycle in your dishwasher, especially a Cove dishwasher, is dirt or grease on them. Dirty dishes coming out of your dishwasher is a sure sign that something is significantly wrong. What you might be looking at in your appliance is a worn pump assembly, a burned out heating element, a defective wash impeller, or a failure by some other system component. Professional attention will be required to effectively diagnose and remedy the issue. 

• Dishwasher will not turn on

If your dishwasher’s electric cord is accessible to you, the first thing you should do is check to see whether it is securely plugged in and that the power supply is on. You might need to have a look at your fuse-box to see whether any breakers have been tripped. If this is not the cause of your problem, then you might have an internal electrical fault to deal with. As this will involve opening up your unit to confirm, the prudent move will be to have it checked out by a professional who will be able to do so safely and sort out the issue competently.