Bosch dishwasher not turning on

What to expect when you experience a Bosch dishwasher not turning on issue

How is the not turning on problem fixed?

Correcting most not turning on problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, user interface control or power supply board. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.

Why is my Bosch dishwasher suddenly not turning on?

Several different problems can prevent your Bosch dishwasher to suddenly stop turning on.

A tripped house circuit breaker or problem with the power supply going to the dishwasher are 2 of the most prevalent failures causing lack of power to your dishwasher.

A wiring failure or bad electronic control board are other common issues suddenly preventing a Bosch dishwasher from powering up. A problem with the door latch will prevent the control panel from lighting up.

Follow your Bosch owner’s manual troubleshooting tips

First, follow the troubleshooting tips provided in the owner’s manual for your Bosch dishwasher (shown above).

Check the dishwasher power supply

If your Bosch dishwasher has a power cord that plugs into an electrical outlet under your kitchen sink, make sure the power cord is fully plugged in. If it is, check the outlet for electrical power by plugging in a night light or other small electrical item into the outlet. If the night light works, you know that the outlet has electrical power.

If the electrical outlet is dead, reset the house circuit breaker for that outlet and test it again. If the outlet is still dead after resetting the house circuit breaker, have an electrician repair that electrical outlet.

If the outlet works after resetting the breaker, plug the dishwasher back in to see if it powers up. If it does, then you’ve fixed the problem.

If the power cord going to your Bosch dishwasher is hard wired to the junction box, reset the house circuit breaker if it’s tripped. If the dishwasher won’t power up after resetting the house circuit breaker, schedule dishwasher repair service to have a technician examine and repair your Bosch dishwasher.

Check that the door is closing and engaging the door latch properly

Push in firmly on the dishwasher door to make sure that it is fully shut.

If you don’t hear a click indicating that the door strike is engaging the latch properly, then you’ll likely need to schedule service to have the door and/or door latch repaired.

Sears Home Services recommendations for a dishwasher that is not turning on

When the dishwasher is not turning on it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dishwasher failures.

What to look out for with a dishwasher not turning on diagnosis

Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dishwasher problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.

Zero power in your Bosch dishwasher often involves a tripped fuse or dead electronic board. Flicking the breaker isn’t enough if the core component has fried. Instead of losing automatic dish duty, let a dishwasher repair near me expert investigate. Restoring power keeps your cleanups on schedule.