Dishwasher leaking, not cleaning, or leaving standing water? I repair dishwashers across all major brands in Fort Collins.
I diagnose and repair dishwashers across all major brands. Typical work covers drain pumps, spray arms, door latches and microswitches, water inlet valves, float switches, heating elements, chopper assemblies, and control boards. Bosch units commonly throw the E15 error, which points to a leak in the base pan triggering the flood switch. Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and Maytag dishwashers share a platform and tend to fail at the diverter motor or the electronic control. Samsung DW80 series has a well-documented history of pump and control board issues. When you call, have your model number handy so I can plan for the right parts on the first visit.
Before you call, a few things are worth a quick try. If any of these fixes it, you save a service call. If not, give me a ring.
On most installs, the dishwasher drains through the disposal path. A clogged disposal sends water right back into the tub.
Pull the lower rack out. Twist the filter assembly out from under the lower spray arm, rinse it under the faucet, and put it back. Most owners have never touched it and the grease buildup is the reason dishes come out dirty.
The Control Lock button is often labeled with a small padlock icon and is easy to hit by accident. Hold it for 3 seconds to toggle.
Pop the lower spray arm off (usually a pull or a quick twist), rinse the jet holes under the faucet, and reseat firmly. Scale and food buildup in the jets is a common poor-wash cause.
The dishwasher uses the first fill as-is. If your kitchen tap runs cold for 20 seconds before getting hot, the cycle starts cold and cleaning suffers.
A few signals mean stop using the appliance and call a technician. If you see or smell any of these, unplug the unit and reach out.
Average Service Life
9 to 12 years
If the repair quote is over half the price of a comparable new unit and the dishwasher is past 8 years, replacement is usually the rational call. Bosch and Miele often run on the longer end of that range; budget Frigidaire and the Samsung DW80 series run shorter.
I service all major brands. If I can get the parts, I can fix it. Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, GE, KitchenAid, Maytag, Bosch, and more. No brand is too obscure.
Parts & Labor Warranty
Up to 1 year labor, parts warranty varies
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I handle every repair personally
Jake, Owner & Technician
